Event List

ACEHK Annual Seminar - Innovative Blueprints: Engineering the Future

2025-09-17

Guest of Honour

Ir LAU Chun Kit, Ricky, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau

Guest Speakers (In alphabetical order of surnames) & Topics:

Ir Frankie Fung, Principal Assistant Secretary (Project Capability and Strategy), Project Strategy and Governance Office, Development Bureau

Topic: The Digital Transformation Imperative: Building Hong Kong’s Future through Total Smart Construction

Prof Jim HALL, President, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Topic: The Enabling Better Infrastructure principles for sustainable infrastructure provision

Mr Tony HO Ying Kit, JP, Deputy Secretary for Development (Works) 3, Development Bureau

Topic: Now is the Future: A Game Changer in Smart Construction Management

Ms. LAI Choi Yin, Ada, Principal Assistant Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Transport and Logistics Bureau

Topic: Adopting “Dual Innovation” in the Implementation of Smart and Green Mass Transit Systems in Hong Kong

Prof. Charleston SIN, Professor of Practice, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Topic: AI as a Tool of Innovation & Creativity

Ir Prof.CS POON, DoRCRE and Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Topic: Innovation in Low-carbon Concrete

Ms YOUNG Ji KIM, Head of Solutions and Advisory, Jacobs

Topic: Engineering Human-Centered Blueprints: Enhancing Quality of Life in Hong Kong’s Smart Future

Senior Manager from Construction Industry Council

Rundown

8:40am	Registration
9:00am	Welcome Remarks
9:05am	Opening Speech by Ir Fracis YAU, Chairman, ACEHK
9:10am	Keynote Speech by Ir Ricky LAU Chun-kit, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau
9:30am	Now is the Future: A Game Changer in Smart Construction Management Mr Tony HO Ying Kit, JP, Deputy Secretary for Development (Works) 3, Development Bureau
9:50am	Adopting “Dual Innovation” in the Implementation of Smart and Green Mass Transit Systems in Hong Kong Ms LAI Choi Yin, Ada, Principal Assistant Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Transport and Logistics Bureau
10:10 am	Networking Break
10:45am	AI as a Tool of Innovation & Creativity Prof Charleston SIN Professor of Practice, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
11:05am	Innovation in Low-carbon Concrete Ir Prof POON C.S, Director of Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality; Michael Anson Professor in Civil Engineering, and Distinguished Research Professor; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
11:20am	Panel Discussion moderated by Ms Irene OR, Council Observer, ACEHK
12:00pm	Lunch
2:00pm	The Digital Transformation Imperative: Building Hong Kong’s Future through Total Smart Construction Ir Frankie FUNG, Principal Assistant Secretary (Project Capability and Strategy), Project Strategy and Governance Office, Development Bureau
2:20pm	Future of Construction Ir George YY WONG, Assistant Director - Industry Development, Construction Industry Council
2:40pm	Networking Break
3:15pm	Engineering Human-Centered Blueprints: Enhancing Quality of Life in Hong Kong’s Smart Future Ms Young Ji KIM, Head of Solutions and Advisory, Jacobs
3:35pm	The Enabling Better Infrastructure principles for sustainable infrastructure provision Prof Jim HALL, President, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
4:00pm	Panel Discussion moderated by Ir Jason WONG, Council Member, ACEHK
4:45pm	Closing Remarks by Ir Ole WONG, Vice Chairman & Organizing Committee Chairman, ACEHK
5:00pm	Guided Tour of Centre for Future Construction

CPD Hour :

7 hours (CPD certificate to be distributed via email by 17 October 2025)

Registration:

https://forms.gle/BeXpQuXXCCLkoj4a6

Fee:

Free of charge for in-person (without lunch) and Zoom participants

HK$500 for in-person (with lunch)