ICE Hong Kong Association × HKIE Civil Division Joint Conference 2025 - Transforming the future of engineering practice for a changing world

Date: Thursday 10 April 2025

Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm

Venue: Theatre 2, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Conference’s theme

The theme of this conference will explore strategies to leverage our strengths and achieve breakthroughs in engineering excellence, utilising Hong Kong's unique advantages to tackle the challenges of the ever-changing world.  Key topics include the import and export of civil engineering innovations, the use of natural processes and ecosystems for climate mitigation and adaptation, and capacity building for future professionals, from recent graduates to experienced engineers. Through collaborative discussions and knowledge sharing, we aim to advance engineering practices and prepare for the coming opportunities and challenges.

 
Opening address

Ir Ricky Lau, JP
ICE Representative for Hong Kong & Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, The HKSAR Government

Keynote speakers

Ir C K Hon, GBS, JP
Chairperson, Building Technical Research Institute

Mr Lewis Barlow
Trustee for carbon and climate, Institution of Civil Engineers

Distinguished speakers

Ir Joyce Lau, JP
Project Manager (North), Civil Engineering and Development Department, The HKSAR Government

Ir Joseph Lo, JP
Head of Project Strategy and Governance Office, Development Bureau, The HKSAR Government

Prof Yaojun Ge
Professor, Tongji University & Honorary Chairman, Bridge and Structural Engineering China Civil Engineering Society

Mr Ashley Welch
Biodiversity Lead, AECOM Singapore

Mr Carl Devlin

Capital Works Director, MTR Corporation Ltd.

Dr Alex Katsanos
Managing Principal, Advisory, Aurecon

Fireside Chat Panel

Ir Eric Ma, GBS, JP
President, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Ir John Kwong, BBS
Inaugural Vice-President for Development, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Ir Prof C S Poon
Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof Kaimin Shih
Deputy Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

Fee (per person)

Graduate and student members of ICE/ HKIE	HK$600
Members of ICE/HKIE	HK$800
Non-members of ICE and HKIE	HK$1,000

 Remark: Fee includes full day conference and two tea breaks

Registration procedure

• Online registration at: https://forms.gle/PL74vgx14HPsc42dA
• Detailed payment method will be sent via email after verification of membership.
• Seat will be confirmed and secured upon receipt of relevant payment.

Remarks

• The conference is to be held in physical attendance.
• Upon verification of membership, email with payment method will be sent to email address you provided. Remember to check your junk/spam box as well.
• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first served basis upon receipt of payment and priority will be given to ICE/HKIE members.
• The registration fee is non-refundable.
• Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to participants within 2 weeks after the conference based on attendance record. Granting of CPD hour is entirely at the discretion of the concerned professional body.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice.

Disclaimer

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) and The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death or any injury or for any damage to or loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, and whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, traveling to or from it or otherwise.

Enquiry

ICE HK Office

T: +(852) 3153 4181

E: icehk@ice.org.uk

Other details can refer to the event flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RxC90Y7uGjJ-OVOZvs9VnKn4OBtAAeih/view?usp=drive_link