12 Jun 2024

WSBE24 HK Plenary-Keynote and Plenary-Roundtable Sessions - In-person Participation (HK Exclusive)

Concurrently with the virtual conference of the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference (WSBE24), an exclusive option for in-person participation is now offering to our Hong Kong stakeholders on 12 June 2024. This special physical mode will provide a unique opportunity to interact closely with local industry officials and leaders. Prepare to indulge in refreshments and engage in networking chit-chat as an added privilege.

Hong Kong is embarking on a transformative path to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in its built environment. This comprehensive journey encompasses instructive policies, advanced technologies, and forward-thinking initiatives, powered by pioneering projects, inventive solutions, with collaborative efforts that are forging the path ahead. These endeavours are shaping Hong Kong’s narrative as a global benchmark in fostering a carbon-neutral built environment – let’s meet the key narrators of this adventure.

For more information about the WSBE24, please visit HERE.




Event Detail
Event Name: WSBE24 HK Plenary-Keynote and Plenary-Roundtable Sessions - In-person Participation (HK Exclusive)
Presented By:

Construction Industry Council and Hong Kong Green Building Council

Date: 12 Jun 2024
Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Venue:

CIC–Zero Carbon Park
(Address: 8 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay)

Capacity: 120
Credits:

2.5 CPD hours will be automatically uploaded to attendees' BEAM Pro/ BEAM Affiliate Individual Accounts.

Contact Person: Ms Vennis MA / Ms Vicky CHAN
Contact Phone: 39948876
Contact Email: [email protected]
Programme:

Plenary-Keynote Session: The Net Zero Carbon Emissions Journey of Hong Kong's Built Environment

5:15pm – 6:00pm

• Ms Bernadette LINN, JP, Secretary for Development, The Government of the HKSAR

• Ir Prof. Thomas HO, JP, Chairman, CIC

• Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman, HKGBC


<Networking with Refreshments>
6:00pm - 6:30pm


Plenary-Roundtable Session: Innovation Pathways and Partnerships Towards a Net Zero Emissions Built Environment: State of Practice

6:30pm – 8:00pm

• Ir Dr Bruce CHONG, Fellow and Director, Climate & Sustainability, Arup

• Prof. Greg FOLIENTE, The University of Melbourne, Australia

• Ir Harry LAI, BBS, Executive Director, HKGBC

• Dr Kai KANAFANI, Aalborg University, Denmark

• Mr Clarence LEUNG, Chairperson, Committee on Environment and Sustainability, CIC

• Mr Jonathan CHIU, President, Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited

• Mr Brandon NG, Co-Founder and CEO, Ampd Energy


<Networking with Refreshments>
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Language: English

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  1. For BEAM Pro / BEAM Affiliate: Please register by clicking "Register (for BEAM Pro / BEAM Affiliate or non-HKGBC member)".
  2. Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Upon submission through this Online Registration Form, a seat is reserved for you.
  3. No Show / Cancellation – Cancellation must be made by email to [email protected] by 6:00pm on or before 11 June 2024. Please quote your registration number in the email.
  4. Certificate of attendance will be issued by email around a week after the event.
  5. The CPD hour(s) will be automatically uploaded to attendees' BEAM Pro / BEAM Affiliate Individual Accounts around a week after the event.


Limited seats. First come, first served.