Organised by:
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)
Supporting Organisations:
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
Energy Institute (EI)
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Schedule:
Date: 5 November 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 09:30 – 12:30 (London, UK time) / 17:30 – 20:30 (Hong Kong time)
Venue: Lecture Theatre, IMechE, One Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London, SW1H 9JJ
Mode of Delivery:
Hybrid
Registration: https://forms.gle/bKjx7iUEApUGhAb16
This year, the theme of the HKIE International Conference is “Engineering the Future”. It brings together innovators, thought leaders, and seasoned engineering professionals to explore the transformative power of engineering in shaping a sustainable and technologically advanced world. Through keynote speech, individual presentations and panel discussion, attendees will delve into cutting-edge topics that are highly relevant to the world today. This event aims to foster collaboration, spark inspiration, and equip participants with insights to drive impactful solutions for global challenges. Join us to connect with visionaries and contribute to engineering a brighter, more resilient future.
Dress Code:
Business Causal
| Period |
Programme |
| 09:00 |
Registration (Coffee will be served) |
| 09:30 |
Welcome Address
Ir Alice Chow President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)
Keynote Speech
Mr James Partington, Director of Engineering Policy & Impact of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) “Engineers are the Future” |
| 10:00 |
Speaker 1
Ir Michael Fong Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Civil Engineering and Development Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government “Shaping the Future: Building a World-class Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Hong Kong” |
| 10:15 |
Speaker 2
Mr Richard Threlfall Former Vice President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) “Pace, Efficiency and Innovation: Sustainable Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future” |
| 10:30 |
Speaker 3
Dr Simon Harrison Deputy President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) “Accelerated Electricity Decarbonisation and Clean Power 2030 – a UK government moonshot” |
| 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 |
Speaker 4
Dr Nick Wayth Chief Executive of Energy Institute (EI) “Navigating an increasingly disorderly energy transition” |
| 11:30 |
Speaker 5
Mr Dave Cooper President Elect of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) “What could possibly go wrong with an escalator” |
| 11:45 |
Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
Moderator: Ir Prof Frank Chan Senior Vice President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Panelists Mr James Partington (IMechE) Ir Michael Fong (CEDD, HKSAR Government) Mr Richard Threlfall (ICE) Dr Simon Harrison (IET) Mr Nick Wayth (EI) Mr Dave Cooper (CIBSE)
Souvenir presentations; Group photos |
| Around 12:15 |
End of Conference |
Notes:
- The programme is subject to change without prior notice.
- The Conference will be conducted in a hybrid mode with a maximum of 200 in-person participants and 300-500 online participants from Hong Kong and other locations.