Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM 2026)
More than 570 abstracts were received, 14 plenary and 51 invited speakers span 9 themes, and 58 early career astrophysicists have received travel grants for this Asia Pacific Regional International Astronomical Union (IAU) Meeting, a highly anticipated gathering that convenes astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts from countries across the Asia Pacific region. This prestigious event provides a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research, innovative ideas, and collaborative efforts in the field of astronomy and astrophysics.
Social events:
- 3rd May, 2026; 6-9 pm: Welcome reception
- 6th May, 2026; 7-10 pm: Conference dinner cruise
- 7th May, 2026, 7 pm onwards: Classical music concert by Shirley Choi
The Space Sustainability theme has been elevated to a full parallel meeting now endorsed and supported by the International Academy of Astronautics: https://iaaspace.org/event/space-debris-and-sustainability-conference-2026/ and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).
- Topics include: Space Situational Awareness, Space Traffic Management, Debris Remediation technologies,
- Foci include international co-operation and policy, and of course, efforts to address the serious impacts on optical and radio astronomy.
• Welcome reception (drinks, canapes) in the HKCEC on Sunday 3rd May from 6-9pm is included in the registration fee: HKD2,000 for students (~US$255) and HKD3,000 regular admission (~US$383).
• Conference dinner cruise on Victoria Harbour Wednesday 6th May 7-10pm. Tickets $950HKD/person (about US$121). This price covers the cruise, live entertainment, buffet dinner and free flow beer, wine, soft drinks for the first 1.5 hours (APRIM themed specially brewed beer can also be purchased on board). See:
https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/aprim-2026-harbour-cruise-and-conference-dinnerinvitation-only-tickets-1984521117083. Only 450 tickets are available so if you do want to go on the dinner cruise please book early – it is an event not to be missed!
• Special conference “World Premiere” classical music concert of a new 10 piece Symphony on the theme of Cosmology composed by HK based award winning composer Shirley Choi. Will take place on Thursday 7th May in the HKU Grand Hall from 7pm. Tickets priced in 3 tiers: $300, $340 and $380 HKD (about US$38-48). About 800 tickets will be available and these will also be sold to the general public. So again if you do want to go to this concert we recommend booking early. The weblinks in English and Chinese for this are:
中文頁面: https://art-mate.net/tc/doc/93813
English Page: https://art-mate.net/en/doc/93813
• Also we now have World famous Chinese-American artist Bing Yi being sponsored to create a new ink-art piece on the theme of Cosmology that will be installed in the conference venue. See: https://www.inkstudio.com.cn/artists/75-bingyi/ She will, for the first time, forgo her career long black-ink style for indigo blue in another
World premiere event for APRIM2026 – not to be missed!
• Finally, one of our sponsors Galaxy Scientific Group, is organizing a “once in a lifetime opportunity” for a Tibet sightseeing and Astronomy tour. Please see:
https://www.astro.hk/blogs/title/351/Tibet-Sightseeing-and-Astronom
