The Institute of Arboriculture Studies (HK) is located in Hong Kong and hosts a series of seminars and conferences focused on the development of the arboriculture industry in Hong Kong and the surrounding region. IASHK has been active since 2008. Hosted by IASHK, the annual International Arboriculture Summit in Hong Kong features some of the leading arboriculture experts and educators from around the world for a 3-day annual conference that attracts attendees from every demographic - public/private and many different countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, and Hong Kong. In addition to the annual conference and various seminars, IASHK carries out research projects on arboriculture in efforts to support the further development of the tree care industry.