Venue / Travel Overview

Conference Venue

Venue: Wing TU Podium, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Venue Opening Hours: 08:30 - 18:00

The ICASSE 2026 conference will be held in Wing TU, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Participants should enter the venue from the TU Podium. The registration desk will be located on the TU Podium, in front of the Cheung On Tak Lecture Theatre (張安德演講廳).

Venue Access and Registration

• Main access: Please enter Wing TU from the TU Podium / podium-level entrance.
• Registration desk: The registration desk will be located at the TU Podium, in front of the Cheung On Tak Lecture Theatre. Participants should collect their conference badge before entering the session rooms.
• From MTR Hung Hom Station: Please take Exit A1 and follow the footbridge to PolyU. After entering the campus, follow the signs to Wing TU / TU Podium and proceed to the registration desk.
• Room access: TU201 is located on the TU Podium. TU101, TU103 and TU107 are located on Level 1; please go downstairs from the TU Podium to access these rooms.

Conference Rooms

Date	Rooms	Location / Access Notes
16 July 2026	TU101, TU103, TU107, TU201(Main venue)	TU101/TU103/TU107: Level 1 - go downstairs from TU Podium TU201: TU Podium
17 July 2026	TU101, TU103	Level 1 - go downstairs from TU Podium

PolyU Campus Map

The conference venue is located at Wing TU Podium, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Participants may refer to the PolyU campus map before arrival.

PolyU campus map: Wing TU is near the Hung Hom Station footbridge entrance.

Registration area: in front of the Cheung On Tak Lecture Theatre at TU Podium.

 

Getting to PolyU

Nearest MTR Station

The nearest MTR station is Hung Hom Station. Participants may take the footbridge from Exit A1 to the PolyU campus, then follow the signs to Wing TU / TU Podium.

From Hong Kong International Airport

• By Airport Express / MTR: Take the Airport Express from Hong Kong International Airport to Tsing Yi Station. Change at Tsing Yi Station Platform 4 to the Tung Chung Line towards Hong Kong Station. Then change at Nam Cheong Station Platform 2 to the Tuen Ma Line towards Wu Kai Sha. Alight at Hung Hom Station and take Exit A1 to the campus. A single journey takes approximately 40 minutes for the ride, and costs around HK$65 with Octopus / HK$70 without Octopus. Please refer to the MTR website for the latest details.
• By Bus: Take Cityflyer route A21 from Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) Bus Terminus to Hung Hom Station. Then take the footbridge at Hung Hom Station Exit or A1 to the campus. The ride takes approximately 75 minutes and costs around HK$33. Please refer to the Citybus website for the latest route and fare information.
• By Taxi: Take an urban red taxi to PolyU and drop off at the main entrance at Cheong Wan Road. The ride takes approximately 45 minutes and costs around HK$280, subject to traffic conditions. Additional charges may apply for large baggage, tolls and return tolls for cross-harbour trips. Please refer to the latest taxi fare information before departure.

From Shenzhen / Mainland China

Participants travelling from Shenzhen or Mainland China are advised to allow sufficient time for boundary-crossing and immigration clearance. The following routes are commonly used:

• Via Futian Port / Lok Ma Chau Station: After completing immigration at Futian Port / Lok Ma Chau Control Point, take the MTR East Rail Line from Lok Ma Chau Station towards Admiralty. Alight at Hung Hom Station, take Exit A1, and walk to PolyU via the footbridge.
• Via Luohu Port / Lo Wu Station: After completing immigration at Luohu / Lo Wu Control Point, take the MTR East Rail Line from Lo Wu Station towards Admiralty. Alight at Hung Hom Station, take Exit A1, and walk to PolyU via the footbridge.
• Via High Speed Rail to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station: After arriving at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, walk to Austin Station and take the Tuen Ma Line towards Wu Kai Sha. Alight at Hung Hom Station and take Exit A1 to PolyU.
• Via Shenzhen Bay Port / other road control points: Participants may take a cross-boundary coach or hire car to Hong Kong, then continue to PolyU by MTR or taxi. Please check the latest operating hours, routes and ticketing arrangements in advance.

For the latest public transportation information, participants are advised to check the official transport websites before departure.

Conference Banquet

The conference banquet is scheduled as follows:

Date: 17 July 2026, Friday

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Admission: Please arrive at 6:00 pm for admission. Participants should present the dinner voucher or conference badge upon admission.

Venue: Function Room 5+6, Basement 1, Hotel ICON

Address: 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Useful Travel Information

Time Zone

Local Hong Kong time is Greenwich Mean Time +8 hours.

Power and Electricity

The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. The commonly used plug type is the British-style three-pin rectangular blade plug.

Weather

July is usually hot and humid in Hong Kong, with possible rainstorms or typhoons. Participants are advised to check the latest Hong Kong weather forecast before departure and during the conference.

Tourist Attractions

Participants may visit the website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board to learn more about attractions in Hong Kong.

Octopus Card

The Octopus Card is a rechargeable contactless card that can be used for public transport in Hong Kong and at many shops and restaurants. On-loan Octopus Cards usually include a refundable deposit and an initial stored value. Please refer to the MTR website for the latest details.

Travel Visas / Entry Requirements

Participants are responsible for checking their own visa / entry permit requirements for travelling to Hong Kong. Nationals of many countries and territories may visit Hong Kong visa-free for different periods, but requirements vary. Please refer to the Hong Kong Immigration Department for the latest information.

Insurance

The organiser will not be held responsible for accidents such as loss of belongings, cancelled flights or medical costs due to injury or illness. Participants are strongly recommended to make travel insurance arrangements before departure.

Useful Links

• Conference Website
• PolyU Campus Map
• MTR Website
• Citybus Website
• Hong Kong Observatory
• Hong Kong Tourism Board
• Hong Kong Immigration Department
• Hotel ICON Location Page