12 Sep 2024

HKGBC Session – Rethinking Built Spaces at ReThink HK 2024

The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) is pleased to support ReThink HK 2024 (12-13 September 2024) as a Content Partner again by hosting a HKGBC Session “Rethinking Built Spaces - Propelling Sustainable Built Environment Towards Net-Zero Carbon" on 12 September 2024 (Thursday) at the HKCEC.

The HKGBC session aims to foster discussion among industry leaders from various perspectives, including research, certification, financing, technology and innovation advancement and explore how these areas can collaborate to move towards net-zero carbon built environment.

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Event Detail
Event Name: HKGBC Session – Rethinking Built Spaces at ReThink HK 2024
Presented By: Hong Kong Green Building Council
Date: 12 Sep 2024
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue:

Buildings & Facilities Theatre, ReThink HK 2024
(Hall 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)

Contact Person: Ms Sonia LEE
Contact Phone: 39948835
Contact Email: marketing@hkgbc.org.hk
Programme:
Time Programme

11:00am - 11:05am

Opening Welcome: Rethinking Built Spaces

Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS
Chairman
Hong Kong Green Building Council

11:05am - 11:15am

The Digital Catalyst: Tackling Building Decarbonisation at Scale

Mr Johnathan CHIU
President
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited


1st Session - Unleashing Existing Buildings’ Potential for Decarbonisation

The panelists will bring vigorous dialogue to how cross-sectoral collaboration can maximise the effectiveness and impact of retrofitting the existing building stock while achieving decarbonisation and financing goals. From research, data analysis, benchmarking, and sharing of best practices, to financing perspectives, the session will offer a comprehensive discussion of this challenging topic.

(Panel Discussion)

 
Time Programme

11:15am - 12:05pm


Ir Dr Bruce CHONG
HKGFA Real Estate Working Group Co-Chair
Hong Kong Green Finance Association


Mr Travis KAN
Director, Digital Energy, Power Products & Industrial Automation
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited


Mr Raymond KWOK
General Manager - Environmental Science
Chinachem Group


Ir K O WONG
Deputy Director - Business Sales
CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd.


Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator:

Ms Christine LOH
Chief Development Strategist
Institute for the Environment, HKUST

2nd Session - Catalysing Green Building Technology in Hong Kong and Beyond

Industry leaders will explore the opportunities for green building development driven by emerging technologies, with compelling cross-border case studies.

(Solo Presentation & Panel Discussion)

 
Time Programme

12:05pm - 12:15pm


Ir Harry LAI, BBS
Executive Director
Hong Kong Green Building Council
12:15pm - 12:25pm


Mr Alvan WONG
Assistant General Manager
Hysan Development Company Limited

12:25pm - 12:35pm

Dr Daniele GAMBERO
Group CEO & Co-founder/ President
REI Group of Companies/ Malaysia Proptech Association

12:35pm - 1:05pm Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator:

Ms Rosaline LAU
Executive Director
Building Engineering (Structural)
AECOM

3rd Session - Reimaging the City with Zero-Carbon-Ready

Professionals will explore the emerging Zero-Carbon-Ready certification and its role in accelerating the built environment’s decarbonisation. The session will also study how innovation is driving the evolution of our built landscape and shaping Hong Kong into a sustainable and resilient city.

(Solo Presentation & Panel Discussion)

 
Time Programme

2:00pm - 2:10pm


Mr Andy YEUNG
Director & Head of Technical Services
Hongkong Land

2:10pm - 2:20pm


Mr Etienne FAYETTE
Head of Digital, Innovation and Transformation
Dragages Hong Kong Limited

2:20pm - 2:30pm


Mr Phil HEALEY
Managing Director
Active Energy Management Limited

2:30pm - 3:00pm Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator:

Ms Grace KWOK
Director
Hong Kong Green Building Council


4th Session - Transforming Built Spaces into Community-centric Neighbourhoods

Industry leaders will examine case studies which have transformed the built environment holistically into vibrant and sustainable neighbourhoods.

(Solo Presentation & Panel Discussion)


Time Programme

3:00pm - 3:10pm


Ir Wallace LIN
General Manager, Technical Services & Sustainable Development
Swire Properties
3:10pm - 3:20pm


Mr Samuel KWONG
Senior Associate Director - ESG
Chinachem Group

3:20pm - 3:30pm


Ms Shirley CHEN
Vice President, Buildings + Places, Hong Kong
AECOM
3:30pm - 4:00pm Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator:

Ms Iris HOI
Director
Urbis Limited