Sustainable Future Hong Kong 2023
Sustainable Future Hong Kong 2023 - Cancelled
It is with deep regret that IOM3 and IOM3 Hong Kong branch Organising Committee has to announce the cancellation of Sustainable Future Hong Kong 2023 conference which was due to take place on 24 & 25 November.
A 2-day conference featuring talks by prominent speakers from local industry and government departments across four sub-themes of great interest to the local/regional geotechnical, construction, energy, materials, waste and environmental communities.
Preliminary programme
| 8:30 | Registration |
| 9:00 | Welcome message Guy Bridges CEng FIMMM - Organising Committee Opening Address Dr Kate Thornton CEng CSci FIMMM - IOM3 President |
| Session 1 - Waste Management: Climate-friendly & Circularity | |
| 9:45 | Keynote lecture tbc |
| 10:15 | Tea break |
| 10:45 | Converting waste into resources: Transition to circular economy Felix Lam - Head of Sustainability, Green Council |
| 11:15 | Uncovering the myth of transforming waste into useful resources Norman Cheng - Business Development & Persormance Director, Veolia Hong Kong Limited |
| 11:45 | Turning waste into resources Ir Prof Chi Sun Poon - Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) |
| 12:15 | Q & A session |
| 12:30 | Lunch & Networking |
| Session 2 - Sustainable Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Design | |
| 14:00 | Northern metropolis planning tbc |
| 14:30 | Third runway Kenneth Cheung - Senior Manager, Airport Authority Hong Kong |
| 15:00 | Sustainable Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Design for Land Supply Projects at Lantau Ir Raymond Ip - Deputy Head (Works), Sustainable Lantau Office (SLO), Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSAR Government |
| 15:30 | Tea break |
| 16:00 | Roundtable discussion |
| 16:30 | Closing remarks |
| 16:45 | End of Day 1 |
| 8:30 | Registration |
| 9:00 | Welcome message |
| Session 1 - Low Carbon Construction Materials | |
| 9:05 | Development and application of low carbon construction materials Dr Dai Ji - Decarbonisation Director, China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited |
| 9:35 | Decarbonisation in the built environment and construction Prof Elvis Au BBS - Adjunct Professor, The University of Hong Kong |
| 10:05 | Tea break |
| 10:35 | Towards carbon neutrality in ready-mixed concrete industry SK Wu - Alliance |
| 11:05 | Asphalt: Recycled aggregates/rubbers application Prof Zhen Leng - Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) |
| 11:35 | Towards carbon neutrality: Local initiatives in research and development of low carbon materials Dr Ivan Sham - Chief Commercial Officer, Nano & Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) |
| 12:05 | Q&A session |
| 12:30 | Lunch & Networking |
| Session 2 - Green & Renewable Energy | |
| 14:00 | The roadmap for sustainable business and net zero carbon emissions EurIng Henry K H Wang - G20/B20 Taskforce & Action Council |
| 14:30 | Smart and renewable energy at construction sites Lawrence Poon - Head of Innovative Technology & CEO Advisor of Applied R&D, ASTRI |
| 15:00 | Tea break |
| 15:30 | TBC tbc |
| 15:45 | Acceleration to carbon neutrality Thomas Lui - Associate Director, Decarbonisation Architecture, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited |
| 16:00 | Smart city and electric vehicle in Hong Kong Allan Lai |
| 16:15 | Q&A session |
| 16:45 | Closing ceremony |
| 17:00 | End of conference |
Registration fees
| Early bird (register by 19 October) |
Standard (from 20 October) |
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| Delegate | HK$ 1,950.00 (£196.00) | HK$ 2,400.00 (£241.00) |
| Student/Early career | HK$ 1,600.00 (£161.00) | |
| Day delegate | HK$ 1,250.00 (£126.00) | |
| Poster entry | HK$ 0.00 | |
Payments will be made in British £
Day 1 speakers
Felix Lam
This presentation focuses on the transition to a circular economy by converting waste into resources. It will introduce the models of a circular economy and the new ISO standard. Real-world and Hong Kong cases will be shared to showcase successful implementations of circular economy practices. The presentation also addresses the opportunities and challenges including business prospects and obstacles.
About the speaker
Mr Lam he promotes and advances corporate sustainability through various initiatives, including trainings, seminars, membership programs, corporate awards, environmental projects, and consultancy services, to help organizations work towards sustainability. He is a seasoned professional and practitioner in procurement and supply chain management.
Ir Prof Chi Sun Poon
Ir Prof Chi Sun Poon obtained his PhD from Imperial College London. He joined The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as lecturer in 1992. Currently, he is the Michael Anson Professor in Civil Engineering, Chair Professor of Sustainable Construction Materials, Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and Director of Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE) of PolyU. He is also one of the Directors of PolyU-NAMI 3D Concrete Robotic Printing Research Centre (RCC3D). He has been awarded the title of Changjiang Chair Professor by the Ministry of Education in 2017.
Ir Prof. Poon specializes in the research and development of environmental-friendly construction materials, waste management, waste recycling technologies, concrete technologies and sustainable construction. He is an Editor of Construction and Building Materials since 2014. He is also an Editorial Board Member of Cement and Concrete Composites since 2017. He has published over 700 papers in international journals and conferences (including 580 international journal papers, 160 referred conference papers and 6 book chapters). His current h-index is 105 with the total number of over 40,000 citations in Scopus. He has obtained more than 10 patents related to concrete and waste recycling technologies. He has been listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists released by Stanford University. He was awarded the State Technological Innovation Award 2017 (2nd Class).
Ir Prof. Poon is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), past Chairman of the HKIE Environmental Division and past Panel Chair and Representative of the HKIE Environmental Discipline. He is currently a Professional Assessor of the HKIE Environmental Discipline. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Concrete Institute (HKCI) and past President of the HKCI. He is also a past President of the American Concrete Institute (China) Chapter. He has served on the Advisory Council on the Environment (ACE) and the Council for Sustainable Development, and is currently a member of the Advisory Committee for the Green Tech Fund.
Ir Raymond Ip
The HKSAR Government has adopted a multi-pronged land supply strategy to meet the projected land requirements in medium to long terms, while attaching great importance to land development that contributes to a sustainable future of Hong Kong.
Showcased by two major land supply projects at Lantau, Ir. Raymond IP will share with the audiences the planning, assessment, design and implementation of the Tung Chung New Town Extension and Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands projects. In particular, he will enlighten the audiences how sustainable infrastructure planning and engineering design as well as the smart, green and resilient city strategy are adopted and permeated into all aspects of land use, transport, and infrastructures for building a future-proofing city.
About the speaker
Ir Raymond Ip is a chartered civil engineer who is currently the Deputy Head of Sustainable Lantau Office of Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD). After graduating from the University of Hong Kong, Ir IP joined the Government in 1998 and has since gained 25 years of practical experience of managing engineering projects in different departments and bureau. Over the years, he was actively involved in various large-scale projects including Penny’s Bay Development and Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point.
He also obtained a master’s degree in Maritime Engineering from the University of Liverpool in 2009. In 2018, Ir. IP assumed the post of Chief Engineer in Drainage Services Department to take charge of district administration and maintenance of drainage assets. After re-joining CEDD in 2020, Ir IP steers his branch to spearhead major projects including Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands, Tung Chung New Town Extension, Road P1 and Sunny Bay Reclamation.
Mr Norman Cheng
The HK Government is planning to reach the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, and effective waste management will play a key role in the reduction of carbon emissions. In the Waste Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035, it was specifically mentioned that landfilling as a final means of disposal is no longer a sustainable option, and the Government has therefore launched a “Zero Landfill” vision. In order to reduce the amount of waste being disposed of at landfills, a sustainable waste management scheme would need to be implemented. The municipal solid waste charging scheme will commence on 1 April 2024, with the objectives of waste reduction and strengthening of recycling practices at the forefront. Other waste management infrastructures are also progressively put into operation, propelling Hong Kong’s ambition to reduce its reliance on landfilling. This presentation will provide an overview on the various methods of waste management, and how circular economy could be achieved with the proper handling of these resources.
About the speaker
Mr Cheng is currently the Business Development and Performance Director of Veolia Hong Kong, responsible for strategic development of the company in the region, including but not limited to water, solid waste, and energy management activities. He is committed to serving the society, and is an active member in many professional institutions, namely the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Hong Kong Branch, and Hong Kong Waste Management Association (HKWMA).
Kenneth Cheung
About the speaker
Kenneth Cheung is a Chartered Civil Engineer who is the Senior Manager of Third Runway Division of HK Airport Authority. He is currently steering his team for the design and construction management of airfield facilities for the expansion of Hong Kong International Airport into a Three Runway System. He has worked in HKAA for over 8 years covering projects in Midfield Concourse, Third Runway Reclamation, and Airfield Facilities for the new North Runway and T2C Apron. He has over 18 years of experience of the planning, design and construction of HK and overseas civil engineering projects.
Day 2 speakers
Dr Dai Ji
Dr Dai Ji is a Senior Design Manager and Decarbonization Director at China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited. Sheis a professional in environmental engineering, including resource recovery from wastes, wastewater treatment, solid waste treatment, carbon footprint prediction & reduction in the construction phase, and life cycle assessment.
Currently, Dr. Dai participates in OPARK2 and WENT extension projects as an environmental engineering specialist, decarbonization director, and BIM manager. Her team won many awards, including the Brunel Medal in ICE Award 2023.
Prof Zhen Leng
Dr Leng is Professor, Director of the Road Research Laboraroty and Associate Porfessor of the Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
He also serves as the President of Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering and the Immediate Past President of ASCE Greater China Section.
EurIng Henry K H Wang
Henry is an international author and speaker with extensive high level business experience around the world. He has been invited to joiin the G20/B20 Taskforce & Action Council and he is also a member of the IASE Advisory Council and the SOAS University of London SCI Advisory Board.
He has published 6 books and over 100 papers, and delivered speeches globally.
SK Wu
SK Wu is the Head of ESG in Alliance Construction Materials Limited. He has worked in the construction materials industries for more than 20 years. Throughout his career, SK Wu has held various leadership positions, demonstrating his commitment to advancing occupational safety and health and ESG initiatives.
SK Wu holds a Master’s degrees in Occupational Safety Management and Environmental Science and Management. He is a Chartered Member of IOSH and a Registered Safety Auditor.
Thomas Lui
Hong Kong has ambitious targets to reduce half of the carbon emission by 2035 and then achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. At the peak of Hong Kong’s carbon emission in 2014, power generation accounted for around 70% of the emission. It is essential that electricity supply in Hong Kong is quickly decarbonised to set the foundation for the economy and other sectors to reduce their carbon footprint. This presentation will highlight the challenges in this zero-carbon electricity transformation and suggest the potential options for the power sector in the coming few decades.
About the speaker
Thomas Lui is a mechanical engineer and a versatile business professional dedicated to the power industry. He has wide ranging experience covering power plant construction and maintenance, business development, training and development, commercial strategy and strategic development. He is currently the Associate Director – Decarbonisation Architecture of CLP Power, responsible for devising CLP Power’s long-term decarbonisation plan in Hong Kong, scoping the pathway towards zero-carbon electricity supply to the customers before 2050.
Dr Ivan Sham
The increasing demand for sustainability and carbon neutrality in building and construction materials is evident in our society. As a publicly funded local R&D institute, we recognize these emerging needs. In this presentation, we will highlight our collaborations with stakeholders across the industry spectrum, including start-ups, small-medium enterprises (SMEs), and government departments.
Our focus has been on developing low-carbon construction materials and methods. Specifically, we will introduce our zero-carbon road pavers, lightweight insulation foamed concrete, and self-flow backfill material. Through these innovative solutions, we aim to contribute to a more sustainable future in the construction industry.
About the speaker
Dr. Ivan Sham oversees the application and impact of NAMI technologies. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from HKUST and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde (UK), his research interests include advanced composites and innovation management. Dr. Sham has shaped the integration of NAMI with local industries, universities, and government departments. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and 15 granted patents in the US and China.
Prof Elvis Au
The presentation will cover the key global trends and directions as well as the local policies and practices on the decarbonisation in the built environment and the construction sector.
About the speaker
Professor Elvis Au, BBS, is the Adjunct Professor of the University of Hong Kong. He is the former Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR Government. He is also the former President of International Association for Impact Assessment. He has over 40 years of experience (including 32 years in the Government) in environmental protection and sustainability. He was the mastermind of many major environmental policies and projects, including the EIA ordinance, energy efficiency legislation, waste to energy facilities and green procurement and green building policies.
IOM3 members residing in Hong Kong are automatically members of IOM3 HK. IOM3 Hong Kong branch organises and assists with numerous conferences, regular technical meetings, training courses, seminars and local and overseas field trips. IOM3HK members are predominantly involved in geotechnical and civil engineering works and comprise engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, tunnelling engineers, materials engineers, geologists and materials scientists.
IOM3HK organises meetings that provide informative talks on diverse subjects which contribute to continuing professional development for IOM3 members. Non-members are also welcome to attend.