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It will highlight aspects of housing and building developments over the years to its present day international status as a city of architectural excellence.
A typical public housing apartment occupied by a Hong Kong family will be included in the exhibits to show everyday home-life in the territory.
"We have attracted first rate architects and are in the forefront of technological and architectural design, we want to bring a flavour of the Hong Kong lifestyle to Scotland and show how we have made a success of high-rise public housing and high density living," Sir David said.
"We are also delighted to be part of the second Edinburgh Festival of Building and Design," he added.
The Business Conference will be held on October 24 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
The Governor and icading businessmen from Hong Kong and the United Kingdom will give keynote speeches at the one-day conference.
They will highlight opportunities for developing and doing business in Hong Kong and explain the strategic role the territory plays in China's development programme and that of the Asia Pacific Region as a whole.
"Scotland is an important financial centre in the UK and there is increasing interest in doing business in the region." Sir David said.
In addition to the architectural exhibition and business conference, he said, the cultural events planned would add another dimension to the Hong Kong message to be brought to Scotland.
"Our promotion will be an exciting event, bringing Hong Kong to Scotland and is sure to be one that will stimulate the public," said Sir David.
Also attending the press conference were the Rt Hon Norman Irons, Lord Provost of Edinburgh and Councillor Eric Milligan. Convenor Lothian Regional Council who will be the Lord Provost when the exhibition is held and Mr Henry Tse, President of Edinburgh and District Chinese Association.
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