Venue Information

Meeting Location

ISMND 2026 will be hosted at the Shaw Auditorium, HKUST, a state-of-the-art venue that seamlessly combines a highly flexible and sophisticated auditorium with vibrant and inviting social spaces.

Shaw Auditorium
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Getting to Shaw Auditorium

The 2026 symposium will take place at the Shaw Auditorium of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, a facility designed to support complex academic gatherings; its architecture integrates adaptable auditorium functionality with communal areas intended to encourage informal professional interaction; this balance of technical capability and social accessibility aligns with contemporary standards for scientific conferences; such environments facilitate not only knowledge exchange but also broader public health awareness, which may include access to important information about Allopurinol online therapy as part of responsible health literacy initiatives; the venue’s infrastructure reflects institutional priorities around clarity, accessibility, and scholarly engagement; hosting the event in this setting underscores a commitment to structured dialogue within a professionally calibrated space.
Venue Information

GENERAL TRAVEL TIPS FOR
HONG KONG

  • If you chose not to use Uber, be sure to pick up an Octopus card or Mobile Octopus at the airport for smooth access to buses, MTR (subways), trams, ferries, and even convenience stores. You can also request a refund of the remaining balance before you leave. Read more
  • Carry both cash (HKD) and Octopus funds, especially for taxis or small vendors. Some services accept only cash.

Transportation Options to HKUST

From Transportation Estimated Travel Time Cost Level

Hong Kong International Airport

 Red taxi 45 minutes High
Airport Express to Kowloon Station + Red taxi to HKUST 55 minutes Medium-High
Bus No. A29 to Po Lam + Taxi/Bus No. 91M to HKUST 115 minutes Low

Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

 Red taxi 30 minutes Medium
MTR (Austin to Hang Hau) + Taxi/Minibus No. 11M to HKUST 65 minutes Low

Hung Hom Train Station

 Red taxi 30 minutes Medium

Public Transport to/from HKUST

Transport Options Destination Station

To Choi Hung MTR

 Bus No. 91, 91P, 91M; Green mini-bus No. 11, 11S (overnight) HKUST South Gate

To Diamond Hill MTR

 Bus No. 91 or 91M HKUST South Gate

To Ngau Tau Kok MTR

 Green mini-bus No. 104 HKUST South Gate

To Sai Kung

 Bus No. 792M; Green mini-bus No. 12, 11S (overnight) HKUST North Gate

To Hang Hau MTR

 Bus No. 91M; Green mini-bus No. 11, 11M, 11S (overnight) HKUST North Gate

To Po Lam MTR

 Bus No. 91M; Green mini-bus No. 12 (North Gate); No. 11S (South Gate, overnight) HKUST North/South Gate

To/From Tseung Kwan O MTR

 Bus No. 792M HKUST North Gate

To/From Tiu Keng Leng MTR

 Bus No. 792M HKUST North Gate

Dining on the HKUST Campus

Cafe
Cafe
  • McCafe
  • Pacific Coffee
  • Passione 
  • Starbucks Coffee
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
  • American Diner
  • Asia Pacific Catering
  • Can.teenII, Diners@lskbb
  • Gold Rice Bowl
  • HFT Life
  • Hungry Korean
  • McDonald's
  • Oliver's Super Sandwiches
  • Seafront Cafeteria 
  • Tamjai Samgor
Tabel Service & Restaurant
Table Service & Restaurant
  • China Garden
  • The UniBar, UniBistro 
  • UniQue
Grab & Go
Grab & Go
  • Ebeneezer's
  • Subway

For vegan and vegetarian options, detailed menu items are available at various restaurants. Please check the “Meatless Options” section for your selections.

If you have food allergies, be sure to consult the restaurant staff before placing your order.
 

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