Hong Kong to Host the UITP Summit in 2028
Hong Kong will host the UITP Summit in 2028, marking the first time the event will take place in the Asia-Pacific region.
Following a competitive selection process and extensive deliberations by the UITP Executive Board, Hong Kong has been confirmed as the host city, with MTR Corporation serving as the local host organisation.
The UITP Summit is the leading global event for public transport, bringing together thousands of professionals from across the sector, including operators, authorities, industry suppliers and policy makers from more than 100 countries. In 2028, that international community will gather in one of the world’s most recognised public transport cities.
A Global Summit Arrives in Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong’s selection reflects both the strength of its public transport system and the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region in shaping the future of sustainable urban mobility.
Public transport accounts for around 90% of daily journeys in Hong Kong. With rail as the backbone of its network, the city has developed a highly efficient and integrated system that connects communities, supports economic activity and contributes to long-term sustainability.
Hosting the Summit in 2028 provides an opportunity to showcase this model to a global audience, while facilitating discussion on the sector’s most pressing priorities, from technological innovation and asset management to customer experience and climate resilience.
Mohamed Mezghani, UITP Secretary General
Partnership with MTR Corporation
MTR Corporation has been a UITP member since 1990 and has contributed actively to the association’s committees, working groups and knowledge exchange initiatives.
The organisation has also hosted UITP Asia-Pacific conferences and has received UITP recognition for its work in areas including innovation and operational excellence.
As host organisation, MTR will work closely with UITP, local authorities and industry partners to deliver a Summit that reflects both Hong Kong’s public transport achievements and the global ambitions of the sector.
The 2028 edition will also provide an opportunity to highlight the wider Greater Bay Area and its role as a rapidly developing hub for innovation, connectivity and integrated urban mobility.
Jeny Yeung, Chief Executive Officer of MTR Corporation
The Road to 2028
Under UITP’s annual Summit format, the global public transport community meets each year in different regions of the world. As preparations continue for the 2026 edition in Dubai, and ahead of the return to Hamburg in 2027, the confirmation of Hong Kong for 2028 provides clarity on the Summit’s continued global rotation.
Each edition of the Summit offers a platform for international collaboration, knowledge exchange and industry leadership. In 2028, Hong Kong will welcome that conversation to the Asia-Pacific region for the first time.
Over the coming years, detailed preparations will begin in close cooperation with partners across the city. The 2028 Summit will build on the strong foundations of previous editions while highlighting the role of public transport in supporting inclusive growth, innovation and sustainable urban development.
