FAQ

We hope you will gain a broader and deeper understanding of dialogue, feel inspired by new thoughts about ways forward, and engage in envisioning what can be done and what role to play for Hong Kong.

The event is designed to deliver an experienced of facilitated dialogue. There will be facilitated discussions in small groups. However, the focus is not to resolve elements of the ongoing disputes and conflicts. However, if some groups develop ideas for Hong Kong, they would be free to share the ideas and take them forward.

The public forum will comprise presentations, panel discussions and small group discussions. There will be many opportunities throughout for interaction between presenters and participants. The event aims to inform, inspire and engage. Please see the programme for details.

The presentations on stage will be broadcast via Facebook Live on the event’s website (https://www.facebook.com/TheForwardAlliance). The camera will be pointed at the stage and capture only proceedings on stage. During Q&A, participants who ask questions will be heard but not seen in the broadcast. All group discussion sessions and the plenary reflection session will be ‘closed sessions’. Participants will be free to use information received during the ‘closed-door’ session, but are requested to respect the privacy of other participants and must not disclose their identity or affiliation nor associate any other participant, explicitly or implicitly, with any such information.

No photography or videography (including selfies), or audio recording will be permitted.

No media representative has been invited to observe or report on the event. Participants (whether from the media or another profession) are admitted in their private, individual capacity.

Presentations and panel discussions will be in Cantonese or English. Simultaneous translation will be provided in Cantonese, English and Putonghua. For the group discussions, participants will be grouped by their preferred language.

This will depend on what emerges from the discussions, and what ideas participants develop. Participants are encouraged to connect and explore ways of working together and helping one another. The organisers bring no agenda or requirements about next steps and do not have a role in deciding what or which ideas should be taken forward.

The public forum is the initiative of HK Forward Alliance.

The forum is free of charge thanks to the support of volunteers and donations from individuals, corporations and foundations. If you are interested in making a donation or volunteering, please get in touch.

Arrangements will be in place for the safety of people attending the event. Anyone who disrupts the event or prevents it from running smoothly may be asked to leave and/or removed.

The spirit of the event is one of inclusion, openness, possibility and constructiveness. It is important that everyone can feel safe and comfortable and freely express views and ideas.

Everyone is welcome. However, in order to help the planning of the event, each participant should pre-register and receive an official confirmation before attending the event.

Participants are key to the event. We hope to attract people who are willing and able to commit to the full-day programme, but understand that may not be possible in some special cases. Please let us know by email ahead of time if you cannot attending the full-day programme.

Please get in touch by email as soon as you know.

Please show the confirmation of your pre-registration either on your mobile device or in print.

Please come with an open mind and be prepared to talk and listen. Please also bring a water bottle – there will be water refill stations.

Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. Please advise if you have any dietary restrictions on the pre-registration form.

Please dress comfortably. There is no dress code.

Bus services 960, 961, 40, 40M stop next to HKCEC. MTR Wanchai Station (Exit A5) is within a 10-minute walk.

The Expo Drive Central Carpark provides limited spaces for hourly parking but the daily parking service may be suspended during certain periods. Please call Urban Parking on Tel. 2582 7079 for details.