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Dear fellow Members

The 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 1 July 2026 offered an occasion to reflect on Hong Kong’s constitutional foundation and developmental since 1997. Twenty nine years’ experience affirms that stability and solidarity, reform and innovation, vision and action are essential to sustainable growth. Engineering has remained integral to this journey — not only in delivering infrastructure, but also in upholding safety, resilience and environmental responsibility, thereby reinforcing public confidence and economic vitality.

On 16 July 2026, the First Council Meeting of the new Session was convened, attended by close to 60 members, including 16 Past Presidents, vividly reflecting the Institution’s culture, heritage and solidarity. The Council photograph taken that evening speaks for itself HKIE’s intergenerational unity and shared commitment to the profession and to the community.

Regional collaboration within the Greater Bay Area has continued to advance. On 15 July 2026, the HKIE Guangzhou Office was formally opened, strengthening institutional presence in the Chinese Mainland and enhancing professional connectivity. Engagement with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) has further deepened collaboration through academic–industry initiatives, technical seminars, and student outreach activities. On 24 July 2026, representatives attended the 18th General Assembly and Inauguration Ceremony of the Macau Institution of Engineers, reinforcing institutional ties and mutual commitment to cooperation and professional advancement.

International engagement remains a central priority. At the International Council on Electrical Engineering Conference (ICEE) 2026 in Seoul, the delegation held substantive exchanges with counterparts from Korea, Japan and Chinese Mainland, covering digital transformation of power systems, renewable energy integration, smart infrastructure and sustainable engineering applications. Hong Kong’s role as the host of ICEE 2027, and the prospect of further and deeper collaboration, signifies recognition of our professional standing and organisational capability.

In September 2026, the Institution will host the International Conference on Global Energy Transition and Decarbonisation on 10–11 September at the Hopewell Hotel, Wan Chai. Under the theme “Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and Belt & Road Synergies”, the Conference will engage distinguished policymakers, industry leaders, financiers and academics in high-level dialogue on energy policy, carbon markets, hydrogen development, renewable integration, grid innovation and sustainable finance.

Further international engagement is planned for October 2026. A delegation will visit the UK from 3 to 8 October to meet sister institutions and academic partners, strengthening collaboration in professional training and mutual recognition. From 14 to 19 October 2026, the Young Members Committee will lead a six-day delegation to Inner Mongolia, combining technical visits in Hohhot and Baotou with cultural exploration. Later in the month, members will participate in the International Conference in Singapore, sustaining Hong Kong’s active presence in regional and global professional dialogue.

Looking ahead to November 2026, the Institution will convene the 5th Greater Bay Area Engineers Forum. Bringing together professional bodies, industry leaders and academic partners, the Forum will focus on sustainability and professional competence as its central themes. Through structured dialogue and technical exchange, it will promote regional integration, foster innovation and strengthen collaborative capacity across the Greater Bay Area.

Climate responsibility continues to define the profession’s broader mandate. COP31 will draw renewed global attention to decarbonisation, climate resilience and energy transition. Renewable energy integration, energy efficiency enhancement, resilient infrastructure planning and resource optimisation remain areas in which Hong Kong engineers possess established expertise. A delegation is envisaged to attend COP31 to strengthen international collaboration and showcase professional contributions.

That concludes the highlights for July and the months ahead. Please mark your diaries and prepare to participate in the various programmes and activities.