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Dear fellow Members

Thank you for bestowing your confidence and support upon me. I am deeply humbled and honoured to assume the Presidency of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers for Session 2026/2027.

First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our Past Presidents, for their devotion and dedication over the years. Their steadfast leadership has laid a robust foundation upon which we continue to build. My utmost appreciation goes to everyone for your dedication to serve and commitment to excellence that defines the very spirit of the Institution.

The theme for the year ahead is to “Connect Minds, and Empower Tomorrow 匯聚智慧、創建明天”. It is a call to action and a reminder to us that engineering is a medium to serve humanity. It is about connecting minds across disciplines, across generations, and across borders. It is about empowering our profession to contribute to making this world a better place for now and for the future. In a world facing climate change, disruptive technologies, and global uncertainties, we must act together.

Actions speak louder than words. SVP Ir Rupert Leung, VP William Luk, and I have worked together and co-created a rolling Three-Year Strategy Plan. The plan provides continuity of direction while retaining the flexibility to adapt as circumstances evolve. It is anchored in three interdependent pillars, namely Sustainability, Evolution, and Engagement. During the first year, we will focus on establishing a strong strategic foundation across all  three pillars, while placing particular emphasis on Sustainability, which is part and parcel of most, if not all engineering disciplines.

Sustainability is not a choice but a responsibility for everyone. It is the bedrock of humanity’s future. We will take concrete steps to champion climate action and resilience. A carbon neutrality roadmap will be developed, in alignment with international standards and Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050. We will also publish the HKIE UNSDGs eBook 2027 and convene an international conference on sustainable development and climate action, highlighting how engineers are driving innovation towards net-zero transformation. We will demonstrate that the engineering profession is not only responding to global challenges but also taking the lead with solutions.

As for Evolution, we will strengthen governance, enhance transparency and efficiency, and accelerate digital transformation to deliver seamless services for our members. We will embrace artificial intelligence, aerospace, robotics, new industrialisation, and innovations that are yet to come. We will review and formulate the way forward for emerging technologies, and define the necessary education and competence requirements for admission as a Member of the Institution. Through these initiatives, we will enhance the Institution’s continual growth and reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a hub of engineering excellence.

Concurrently, we will pursue proactive Engagement to deepen collaboration and connection. We will strengthen ties with public and private sectors, extend reciprocal recognition agreements in Guangdong to promote professional mobility, and co-organise initiatives with our counterparts in the Chinese Mainland and overseas. 2027 marks the 80th Anniversary of the Institution since the founding of the Hong Kong Engineering Society in 1947. We will celebrate and honour fellow engineers who have contributed to advancing the profession and made their mark.

Together, these three pillars form a coherent and cohesive framework that reinforces the Institution’s standing as a progressive professional body that champions sustainability, drives innovation, and fosters collaboration across Hong Kong, the region, and the world.

As your President, I pledge to uphold the core values of the Institution, namely sustainability, professionalism, integrity, continuous improvement, and excellence. I will work with all of you to ensure that the Institution remains not only a guardian of engineering practices, but also a beacon of societal progress.

The challenges before us are immense, but so are the opportunities. By connecting minds, we empower tomorrow. Let us move forward with confidence and solidarity, and shape a future worthy of our profession and of Hong Kong.