ABOUT US
Over 120 delegates from 57 countries plus 300 local participants will participate in the
7-11 November 2026
International Street Work Conference and Pilot Group Meeting
Basic information
Date: 7-11 November 2026
Time: To be further announced
Venue: Saint Francis University, 2 Chui Ling Lane, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong;
Hong Kong Playground Association - Jockey Club Silvermine Bay Camp, 30 Tung Wan Tau Road, Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Format: Hybrid (In-person and zoom livestreaming)
Cost: Please refer to "RSVP and Registration"
Language: English, French and Spanish
CPD credits: Please refer to "CPD Point"
About the Conference
The International Street Work Conference 2026 will be a five-day event bringing together international delegates from 57 member countries of the Dynamo International Network, as well as local social workers, teachers, and students.
Scheduled from 7 to 11 November 2026, the conference will be held in English, Spanish, and French across two venues: Saint Francis University and the Hong Kong Playground Association – Jockey Club Silvermine Bay Camp, Hong Kong.
The conference will adopt a hybrid format, combining in-person participation with an online livestream, enabling broader public access and promoting global knowledge exchange.
The conference consist of four major components:
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International Conference (Day 1 - Day 2): Hosted at Saint Francis University, the conference will exchange insights and best practices on 5 major themes of street social work.
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Pilot Group Meeting (Day 3 - Day 4): A two-day group discussion situated in Hong Kong Playground Association - Hong Kong Jockey Club Silvermine Bay Camp for professionals around the world to share knowledge and in-depth discussions.
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Community Visit: Guided visit of local Non-Profit Organizations which dedicate themselves to responding to the needs of youth.
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Local Tour session: Explore the dynamic cityscape of Pearl of the Orient during the Conference.
An additional local tour will also be provided after the Conference ended for those who wants to further explore Hong Kong. This additional tour will be optional and self-funded.
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Apply visa: please click "Visa"
Transport information: please click "Venue"
Hong Kong travel information: please click "Visiting Hong Kong"
RSVP and registration
Participation fee of the Conference are as follows:
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HKD 300 - early bird offer until March 31 2026
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HKD 500 - general participants
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Free for workshop trainers, speakers and full time students
Registration forms checklist
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Registration *Compulsory: RSVP and submit your registration
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Call for Speakers (Optional): Submit proposals for Keynote Speeches and Workshop Training
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Invitation Letter (Optional): Request conference official invite as visa application supporting document
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Certificate of attendance (Optional): For Continuing Professional Development and other purposes, certificate will be provided upon request
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Local Tour (Optional): Provide contact for future notification of local tour after the Conference
Important Dates and suggested timeline
The Conference is now open for registration
March 31, 2026: Invitation letter application close. Last day for early bird offer.
April 2026: Conference issue invitation letter
October 1, 2026: Call for Speakers application close
THEMES
Promoting emotional well‑being and resilience among individuals, communities, and frontline workers
Mental Health
01
Exploring safe, inclusive, and empowering ways to engage and connect in an increasingly digital world
CyberSpace
02
Addressing substance use challenges through harm reduction, education, and community‑based support
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
03
Confronting all forms of violence through prevention, protection, and trauma‑informed intervention
Sexual, Physical & Psychological Violence
04
Empowering individuals through skills training, mentorship, and pathways to meaningful employment
Career Development & Employment
05
Dynamo International Network
Dynamo International – Street Workers Network tends to develop as a social movement whose base is made up of street workers who are citizens committed to the struggle for the defense of rights and the fight against inequalities to guarantee social justice for the most vulnerable populations, and especially those in street situations.
All the national, regional, international, coordination’s constitute the International Pilot Group (IPG). The GPI is the general assembly of the International Network and the participatory decision-making body to determine the strategic orientations of the Network and consolidate the community of practice. These are also special moments for political mobilization and the strengthening of its visibility. The location of WPI is chosen according to a rotation system that guarantees equity. Thus, in 2022 the GPI was carried out in Quebec - America, in 2024 it will be carried out in Africa, in 2026 in Hong Kong, Asia and in 2028 in Europe.
All international meetings represent the DNA of the International Network. The impact of these meetings is multidimensional. Since 2002, the continuous improvement of the structure and functioning of the Good Governance Network has promoted the construction of a true network of solidarity for its beneficiaries, the social workers on the street, working in the interest of their target audience living in situations of social exclusion.
Our heartfelt gratitude to friends and partners for their dedication and support to make this Conference possible:
Listed in Alphabetical Order
Co-Host
Hong Kong Playground Association
Saint Francis University
Local Committee
Caritas Hong Kong
Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong
Hong Kong College of Technology Institute of Higher Education
The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong
The Education University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
International Committee
Advocacy for Street Children and Youth Networking Action, Timor Leste
Australian Streetworkers Network Humanity Matters - Street Youth Services
Child In Need Institute, India
Child Protection Centers and Services, Nepal
Dynamo International Street Workers Network
ELEM Youth in Distress, Israel
Réseau National des TSR du Vietnam, Vietnam Street Work Training Institute
Virlanie Foundation, Philippines