Asia’s Hub for Climate Action & Sustainable Business Solutions #OnlyWayForward
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Cities Theatre

Cities Theatre

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Day 1 – Thursday 10 Sept

 

The Day 1 programme examines how Hong Kong can strengthen the resilience and performance of its built environment as the city transitions toward a low-carbon future. Participants will explore the systems, materials, and digital tools that enable more efficient construction, modernised infrastructure, and high-performing buildings across dense urban areas. Through case studies and practical insights, the programme highlights how developers, engineers, and facility managers can accelerate retrofits, improve operational efficiency, and integrate climate-ready design into existing and future assets.

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11:00 – 11:10

Opening Welcome from HKGBC

11:00 – 11:10

Speakers

Dr. Tin-cheung Cheung

Hong Kong Green Building Council

Chairman

Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Green Building Council. He is also an Adjunct Professor of City University of Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong and the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong. In addition, he is a member of the Private Columbaria Licensing Board, the Appeal Tribunal Panel under section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance, the Appeal Panel under section 48 of the Basic Housing Units Ordinance, the Expanded Building Committee of the Buildings Department, the Project Board for New Railway Projects of the Transport and Logistics Bureau, and the Independent Railway Expert Advisory Committee for New Railway Projects of the Transport and Logistics Bureau.

Dr CHEUNG holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Estate Management from the University of Reading, UK, a Master of Science Degree in Construction Management from the University of Bath, UK, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Fire Engineering from the City University of Hong Kong. He has held professional qualifications in building surveying, property management and facility management. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, a Registered Professional Surveyor (BS), an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management, and a Fellow of the World Institute of Sustainable Development Planners.

Dr CHEUNG was previously Director of Buildings in the HKSAR Government and received the Silver Bauhinia Star Award in 2019 for his dedicated and meritorious service to the Government, particularly in promoting building safety and a sustainable built environment in Hong Kong. He previously also served as an Honorary Professor in the Department of Building and Real Estate at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and is a recipient of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Professional Achievement.

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11:10 – 12:05

From Climate Risk to Resilience: Strategic Approaches for the Built Environment

11:10 – 12:05

This session explores the strategies for managing climate risk through resilient planning and design across the built environment, supporting progress towards Hong Kong’s carbon neutrality goals. Drawing on real-world project experience and cross-sectoral perspectives, the discussion highlights how organisations are responding to this transition within an increasingly complex climate landscape.

Session Learnings:

  • How can organisations manage climate risks strategically to strengthen resilience across the built environment?
  • What practical actions can stakeholders take to respond to climate risks in an increasingly complex environment?

Post-Event Actions:

  • Gain insights on the strategies of climate resilience design and planning across built environment.
  • Seek further knowledge enhancement in the area of sustainable buildings through attending professional training and / or joining professional bodies such as HKGBC.

Speakers

Daniel Chan

Jardine Schindler Group

Group Field Quality and Excellence Director

Daniel Chan is the Field Quality & Excellence Director and Sustainability Lead at Jardine Schindler Group (JSG), based at the Group Headquarters in Hong Kong. In his current role, he takes the lead to drive initiatives in field quality, operational excellence, and sustainability, with a focus on enhancing safety, performance, and environmental outcomes across the organization. As Sustainability Lead, he also supports efforts to advance low carbon and resilient practices within the built environment.

Daniel joined Jardine Schindler in 2003, following an earlier role as a Project Engineer with Mitsubishi. He began his career in engineering and project management, progressing from Senior Project Engineer to Project Manager, before moving into leadership roles in Jardine Schindler Macau as Projects Director and subsequently Field Operations Director.

In 2010, he was seconded to Jardine Schindler Taiwan, where he served as Product Line Manager for New Installations and later as General Manager. Upon returning to Hong Kong in 2012, he was appointed Projects Director and subsequently took on broader responsibilities overseeing New Installation fulfilment and Sales Engineering across Hong Kong and Macau. Since 2017, Daniel has held senior technical leadership roles with regional responsibilities spanning Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, covering safety and quality operations. His career reflects a strong track record in operational leadership, technical excellence, and the integration of sustainability into business practices.

Beyond his corporate role, Daniel actively contributes to the industry in Hong Kong. He has served with organizations including the Lift and Escalator Contractors Association and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, and currently holds roles with the Vocational Training Council, the Pacific Asia Lift and Escalator Association, and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.

Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in industrial engineering and industrial management. He is a Registered Lift and Escalator Engineer in Hong Kong, a Chartered Engineer in the mechanical discipline, and a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  • Hong Kong can work out a better roadmap in supporting the waste management handling including the governance on the industrial waste collection and recycling
  • Green energy promotion to encourage enterprise can find ways to easily access to get Green Energy instead of buying Renewable Energy Certificate
  • Policy to encourage the E&M equipment upgrade/modernization shall have the energy efficient product/system feature

Bryant Lu

Ronald Lu & Partners

Vice Chairman

Bryant Lu, Vice Chairman of Ronald Lu and Partners (RLP Asia) and founder of its insight partner Behave, is a sustainability leader in the architecture and design industry. Under his leadership, RLP Asia creates life-centric designs that connect the community, while being sustainable, climate-resilient, future-ready and that honour local culture and heritage.

During his 20+ years at RLP Asia, the firm has received over 500 international and local design accolades. Among these, RLP Asia was honoured with the 2nd Green Building Leadership Pioneer Award and the 39th award from the global GBC network presented by Hong Kong Green Building Council and World Green Building Council, recognising the practice’s pioneering role in sustainable architecture.

Major contributions under his leadership include the world-renowned Xiqu Centre, a Hong Kong icon purpose-built for the traditional art form of Cantonese opera; CIC – Zero Carbon Park, the first net-zero building in China for civilian use; TODTOWN, the first real transit-oriented development in China; Integral, a sustainable industrial garden in Guilin, and numerous others – helping to design a better life for the community and the environment.

As a civic-minded architect, Bryant actively supports the architecture industry and various arts organizations. He serves as a Shenzhen Construction Project Bid Evaluation Expert; a Council Member of the Federation of Hong Kong Beijing Organizations; an expert member of the Transit-Oriented Development Committee of the China Society of Territorial Economists; a member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Infrastructure Development Advisory Committee; a senior member of the Chinese Society for Urban Studies; and the Chairman of the Campus Development and Management Committee at Lingnan University. Bryant is also an inaugural Council Member for Design and Architecture at the M+ Museum, the Honorary Secretary of the Council for the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, and the Vice Captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club.

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12:05 – 13:00

Advancing Retrofit Solutions for the Existing Building Stock

12:05 – 13:00

This session focuses on how retrofit solutions can enhance energy performance and contribute to decarbonization goals across existing buildings. Featuring insights from industry leaders, the discussion examines how retrofit can be progressed across different building portfolios, supported by green financing strategies in a pragmatic and scalable way.

Session Learnings:

  • What factors should be considered when progressing retrofit solutions to improve energy performance across different building portfolios?
  • How can green financing models advance the implementation of retrofit solutions in a pragmatic and scalable way?

Post-Event Actions:

  • Gain insights on how retrofit can be progressed across different building portfolios and the green financing strategies that support retrofit in a pragmatic and scalable way.
  • Seek further knowledge enhancement in the area of sustainable buildings through attending professional training and / or joining professional bodies such as HKGBC.

Speakers

Dr. Helen Li

WSP (Asia) Limited

Managing Director, Hong Kong & Mainland China

Dr. Li has more than 30 years of experience and is recognised for her ability to connect people, foster strategic partnerships, and guide organisations through complex and evolving challenges. In her current role, she leads WSP’s business across Hong Kong and Mainland China to drive strategic growth, with a particular focus to deliver integrated service offerings to clients in major projects and programmes in the region.

She previously served as Executive Director of Strategic Growth, Hong Kong & Mainland China, where she supported closer engagement with key clients and advanced strategic pursuits.

Dr. Li holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from the University of Edinburgh and a

Master’s in Sustainability from the University of Cambridge.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

I hope to see Hong Kong embrace a more future-focused mindset, where sectors work together, knowledge is shared generously, and the decisions we make today help shape a better city for tomorrow. As a leader, I want to champion the smart and digital technologies that can accelerate a shift in our sustainability strategies and designs, encourage more Future Ready thinking across our industry, and ensure the major projects we deliver today contribute to a more resilient, liveable and inclusive Hong Kong for generations to come.

Lewis Lam

Kai Shing Management Services Limited

General Manager (Property Management)

Lewis Lam serves as the General Manager (Property Management) at Kai Shing Management Services Limited. He supervises daily property management operations for commercial property projects developed by the Sun Hung Kai Properties Group, specifically within the West Kowloon team. Additionally, Lewis leads the company’s Technology Applications Working Committee and is a member of the ESG Committee, where he is responsible for exploring, implementing, and developing innovative solutions to promote smarter and more sustainable property management practices. He is a licensed property management services practitioner in Hong Kong and is professionally affiliated with various organizations in the property and facility management sector.

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:

1. Accelerating PropTech-Driven Decarbonization, 2. Enhancing Existing Building Performance & Climate Resilience

 

Ir. Derek Chan

Hongkong Land

Lead Manager, Property and Technical Services

Ir. Derek Chan is the Lead Manager at Hongkong Land, responsible for Operational Sustainability, Energy Management, Technical Support, and Special Project Management across the Company’s Hong Kong Central portfolio. He also oversees the operation of the portfolio’s Central Monitoring Centre, which optimises building performance. As a Chartered Engineer, Ir. Chan specialises in green building design, tenant engagement, and implementing AI, IoT, and sustainability-focused projects in existing buildings.

Dr. Martin Zhu

i2Cool Trade Development Co. Limited

Co-Founder and CEO

Prof. Martin Zhu is Co-Founder and CEO of i2Cool, whose electricity-free radiative cooling technology offers a retrofit pathway for existing buildings to cut energy demand without major structural upgrades.

He earned his PhD in Energy and Environment from the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) under the supervision of Ir Prof. Edwin Chi-Yan Tso, and now serves as Adjunct Professor in the University’s College of Business. He also sits on the HKSAR Government’s Green Technology and Finance Development Committee, and was named to Forbes China’s 30 Under 30 and the Hurun U30 China Entrepreneurship Pioneers list.

Co-founding i2Cool with Prof. Tso, Prof. Zhu has taken passive radiative cooling from lab research to commercial deployment across 30+ countries and regions, completing 500+ projects and saving over 15 million kWh of electricity to date.

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:
“From façades to fabrics — rethinking how the world stays cool, one surface at a time.”

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13:00 – 13:50

Affordable and Sustainable Housing at Speed

13:00 – 13:50

Hong Kong’s housing affordability crisis is measurable: apartment prices stand at 23 times median annual household income, rents consume 72% of monthly earnings, and the public housing waitlist averages 5+ years. The government’s commitment to 189,000 new public housing units over five years — built faster and to higher sustainability standards — demands urgent, coordinated action across the delivery chain.
Drawing on the Urban Land Institute’s Asia Pacific Home Attainability Index 2026, this panel benchmarks Hong Kong’s challenge against 40+ cities in the region and presents evidence of what is working in peer markets. It brings together voices from public housing development, construction, and finance to examine the innovations and structural changes needed to build affordable housing at speed without compromising on sustainability — and to identify what each sector must commit to.

Session Learnings:

  • How Hong Kong’s housing affordability and delivery performance compares to peer cities across Asia Pacific, based on the ULI Asia Pacific Home Attainability Index 2026, and which APAC models offer the most relevant lessons
  • How MiC and DfMA construction methods can simultaneously reduce build costs by 20–30%, construction time by 30–50%, and carbon emissions — and what is required to scale their adoption in Hong Kong’s public housing programme
  • Where the real bottlenecks lie in Hong Kong’s public housing pipeline: land formation, procurement cycles, construction capacity, regulatory approval, or financing structures
  • How green finance instruments — green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, blended public-private structures — can unlock capital for affordable and low-carbon housing at scale

Post-Event Actions:

  • Identify one concrete commitment — in design, procurement, construction methods, or green financing — that your organisation can make toward faster and more sustainable housing delivery in Hong Kong
  • Explore adoption of MiC, DfMA, or low-carbon construction materials in your next project, procurement round, or investment decision
  • Assess the role of green finance in your organisation’s housing-related activities and identify one opportunity to deploy green bonds, impact lending, or sustainability-linked instruments
  • Share the ULI HAI 2026 benchmarks and panel insights internally to advance alignment on affordable and sustainable housing as a shared organisational priority

Speakers

Rose Hung

Urban Land Institute

Director, Programmes and Thought Leadership, Asia Pacific

Rose is a multidisciplinary strategist with over 15 years of experience shaping real estate and urban development narratives across the United States and Asia Pacific. As part of the Thought Leadership and Programmes team at ULI Asia Pacific, she leads industry dialogue on sustainability, resilience, and placemaking.

Rose is a co-author of ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Asia Pacific and the ULI Asia Pacific Home Attainability Report, delivering data-driven insights and best-practice recommendations for developers, policymakers, and community stakeholders.

A registered architect in both Victoria and California, and a LEED AP BD+C, she combines technical expertise with a strong strategic lens.

Dr. Mckey Ho

Hong Kong Housing Authority

Senior Structural Engineer (Technical Support)

Dr Mckey Ho is a structural engineer with over 30 years of experience in building structural design, construction supervision, and quality management. He currently serves as Senior Structural Engineer at the Hong Kong Housing Authority. Over the past 3 years, he has been responsible for research and development in sustainable construction, carbon footprint reduction, and ceiling price batch procurement of Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) modules. Prior to this, he served for 8 years as the Head of the Materials & Components Team, where he oversaw surveillance testing of materials and contributed to the development of product certification schemes.

Ryan Ip

Vice President & Executive Director of Public Policy Institute

Ryan is the Vice President and Executive Director of Public Policy Institute at Our Hong Kong Foundation. He leads the Foundation’s think tank to advise the government and private sector organisations on public policy and strategic development. Before joining OHKF, he was an economist at JLL and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. He holds a Master of Science degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and is a Chartered Surveyor. He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director at China Merchants Land Limited.

Ryan is active in public service and is a member of the Advisory Committee on the Northern Metropolis, the Land and Development Advisory Committee, the Town Planning Board, the Tourism Strategy Committee, the Estate Agents Authority, and the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board. He is also a Vice President of the China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and International Chapter, and a board member of the Hong Kong Proptech Association.

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14:35 – 14:40

IFMA Opening Welcome

14:35 – 14:40

Speakers

Don Tse

The Hong Kong Chapter of The International Facility Management Association Limited

President

Don Tse serves as President (2026-2027) of the IFMA Hong Kong Chapter, having previously served as Secretary (2024-2025). He is currently Head of Property Management, Hong Kong Central at Hongkong Land, leading the management and operational excellence of a portfolio of premier commercial properties.

With more than 20 years of experience in property management, building operations, technical services, energy management and sustainability, Don is passionate about creating high-performing, future-ready buildings. Throughout his career, he has championed initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, advance sustainability and drive innovation, from energy optimisation and renewable energy projects to the adoption of smart building technologies.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Don is dedicated to advancing industry best practices and fostering collaboration across the built environment community. He actively contributes to sustainability and professional development initiatives through organisations including the Business Environment Council and the Hong Kong Green Building Council.

Don holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) from HKUST and a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from HKU. As a Chartered Building Services Engineer, he believes that strong partnerships, continuous learning and innovation are essential to building a more sustainable and resilient future.

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14:40 – 15:30

From Reactive to Proactive: How AI is Powering Smarter, Future-Ready Building Operations

14:40 – 15:30

As buildings become increasingly complex and expectations around resilience, sustainability, and safety rise, building operations must shift from reactive responses to proactive, intelligence-led management. This panel explores how AI is transforming building operations across digital infrastructure, property operations, and life-safety systems. Industry leaders will share insights on how robust digital foundations enable real-time data visibility, predictive analytics, and scalable AI applications. Perspectives from large-scale commercial property operations will highlight how AI improves operational efficiency, tenant experience, and sustainability performance in Grade A assets. The session will also examine how AI-driven fire service maintenance enhances system reliability, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention. Together, the discussion illustrates how integrated AI solutions are enabling smarter, safer, and future-ready building operations.

Session Learnings:

  • How AI enables predictive maintenance and proactive operational decision-making
  • The importance of digital infrastructure in supporting AI-driven building management
  • Real-world applications of AI in large-scale commercial property operations
  • How AI strengthens fire safety, compliance, and risk reduction
  • Key considerations for adopting AI across building systems

Post-Event Actions:

  • Identify areas within current building operations suitable for AI-driven improvements
  • Initiate conversations on moving from reactive to predictive maintenance models
  • Evaluate digital infrastructure readiness for AI adoption
  • Pilot AI use cases in areas such as safety, energy, or asset management
  • Develop a strategic roadmap for smarter, future-ready building operations

Speakers

Ho Yin (Deacon) Wong

IFMA Hong Kong Chapter

Director

Wong Ho Yin (Deacon) is a Director of IFMA Hong Kong Chapter and a PhD researcher in Fire Safety, with a strong focus on smart building technologies, AIoT applications and future-ready facility management. His work bridges academic research, building operations and technology adoption, particularly in how data, sensors, artificial intelligence and connected systems can help property and facility management teams move from reactive maintenance to more predictive, proactive and resilient operations.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Smarter buildings: Use AI, IoT and data-driven facility management to improve efficiency, safety and resilience. SDG 9, 11

2. Resource efficiency: Reduce energy waste and unnecessary consumption through predictive maintenance and smarter operations. SDG 12, 13

3. Collaboration: Connect facility managers, property owners, technology providers and researchers to scale practical sustainability solutions. SDG 17

Kylie Davis

Proptech Australia

President

Kylie Davis is a globally recognised expert and commentator on the Australian proptech industry and entrepreneur. She is the founder and president of Proptech Australia, host of the Proptech Podcast and runs a successful consulting business specialising in helping proptechs to accelerate their growth.

Kylie has an MBA from the University of NSW, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a founding member of the Rise Initiative, a charity that focuses on mental wellness across the property professions, in addition to holding multiple directorships and advisory board roles.

Her research into consumer experiences of real estate set the benchmark for behavioural performance in Australia. She is the author of more than a dozen landmark reports including analyses of property management, the future of real estate and delivering better buyer and seller experiences. She is currently co-authoring a book on AI in commercial real estate due for publication in 2027.

Barry Lau

ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter

President

Barry is the President (2026-2027) at ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter. He is the Head of Building Services at Swire Properties Limited. His works involve formulating the corporate decarbonization and energy saving strategies within Swire Properties to pave way for the company in advancing towards a net zero future, implementation of digitalization, artificial intelligence & innovative solution for building applications.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1) Adopt Artificial Intelligence to achieve system optimization to drive decarbonization for Building Sector instead still under piecemeal consideration
2) With more open-minded collaborations between different stakeholders within Building Sector to work towards carbon neutrality

Jonathan Lee

LPS

Director, Advisory Technology Architect

Mr Jonathan Lee is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience across financial services, manufacturing and retail, government, education and healthcare, telecommunications, and commercial industries, having held key roles in leading global technology companies spanning system integrator services, solution engineering, industry go-to-market programs, professional services delivery, and team leadership. His deep expertise spans agentic AI, SaaS, PaaS, cloud-native solutions, integration platforms, CRM, ERP, HCM, and big data technologies, complemented by growing specialisation in facilities management, digital twin technology, and Lenovo’s smart building and energy-saving solutions, where he applies IoT-enabled monitoring and intelligent building management to help organisations reduce energy consumption and advance their ESG and sustainability goals. This combination of enterprise technology depth and green building expertise enables him to partner effectively with customers and stakeholders to design, deliver, and scale digital transformation initiatives that are both business-driven and sustainability-focused.

Steven So

NTT Com Asia

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Steven So is responsible for the business development, facility planning, and performance management of data centers operated by NTT in Hong Kong. He is also in charge of business planning, infrastructure design, and project management of the award-winning Hong Kong Financial Data Center (FDCTM) in Tseung Kwan O.

Prior to joining the company in 2008, he was the Facility Manager of EC Harris responsible for operation and transition management at the HSBC Data Center. He was also the Senior Administration Manager of APT Satellite Co. Ltd. in charge of the construction and management of APT Telepark in the early 2000s.

Mr. So holds a Master of Science degree in Facility Management from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New South Wales.

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15:30 – 16:20

Advancing Green Behaviours in Green Buildings: Tenant Engagement as the Bridge to Real Impact

15:30 – 16:20

Green buildings alone do not deliver sustainability outcomes without active participation from the people who use them. This panel explores how advancing green behaviours depends on effective tenant engagement and collaboration across building management, facilities operations, and the wider real estate ecosystem. Drawing on perspectives from building operators, facilities managers, and tenant-facing advisors, the discussion will examine how engagement strategies, data transparency, and shared accountability can turn sustainable design into real operational impact. Panelists will share practical insights on aligning landlord and tenant goals, influencing day-to-day behaviours, and embedding sustainability into workplace culture. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how tenant engagement acts as the critical bridge between green building ambitions and measurable environmental performance.

Session Learnings:

  • Why tenant behaviour is critical to achieving green building performance
  • Effective strategies for engaging tenants on sustainability initiatives
  • The role of facilities management in enabling and reinforcing green practices
  • How data, communication, and incentives drive behaviour change
  • Ways to align landlord, tenant, and service provider sustainability goals

Post-Event Actions:

  • Review current tenant engagement approaches related to sustainability
  • Identify opportunities to collaborate more closely with occupants and service partners
  • Introduce clearer communication and feedback mechanisms on building performance
  • Pilot behaviour-focused sustainability initiatives within buildings or portfolios
  • Develop action plans to translate green building features into real-world impact

Speakers

Joshua Sharman

ISS

Chief Commercial Officer, ISS HK & APAC

Joshua Sharman, Chief Commercial Director of ISS Hong Kong, has over 15 years of Facility Management experience.

Joshua joined ISS in 2020, having already worked in FM in Hong Kong and around the Asia Pacific region for the previous 7 years and in the FM industry in the UK prior to that in a variety of Business Development and Operational roles.

Joshua was born and raised in Hong Kong. Joshua’s career to date has included helping different clients to review their contracts so as to identify areas for savings, operational gaps, reducing wastage, improving productivity through alternative business models and driving the ESG agenda.

Joshua has a passion for ESG and the unique strength our industry has to help drive it, as well as trying to attract new talent to the FM industry that he himself has gained so much learning and benefitting from. Having originally started in the sustainability industry, Joshua has taken great pride in carrying through his early honed specialisms to help continue to drive the advancement of the ESG agenda within a much broader context.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  • Greater use of data driven decision making to make smarter ESG decisions.
  • The advancement of green energy sourcing, including energy from waste but also longer term plans for greater use of wind and solar.
  • Continued momentum in electrification of vehicles.

Rick Cheung

HKT

Assistant Vice President

Rick Cheung is Assistant Vice President of Emerging Technologies and Solutions Development at HKT Enterprise Solutions, one of Hong Kong’s leading telecommunications and technology service providers. Rick leads the conceptualisation and commercialisation of next-generation enterprise solutions, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence, robotics automation and smart city applications.

Rick brings over a decade of hands-on experience in solutions development and technology innovation. Throughout his tenure at HKT, Rick has been instrumental in driving the adoption of AI-powered platforms and robotics across multiple industry verticals, including public utilities, healthcare, public transportation operators and large-scale property development. He has championed the integration of robotics and automation into enterprise workflows.

Rick is a recognised thought leader on the convergence of AI, 5G and physical automation, and regularly engages with academia, industry bodies and government partners to shape Hong Kong’s digital transformation agenda.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  • Drive low-carbon smart infrastructure by integrating AI, IoT, and 5G to optimise energy consumption and operational efficiency across buildings, transport, and utilities.
  • Accelerate adoption of robotics and automation to reduce human-intensive processes, improve resource utilisation, and enhance workplace safety in high-risk or labour-constrained environments.
  • Collaborate with government, academia, and industry to develop scalable smart city solutions that support ESG targets, including carbon reduction, sustainable urban planning, and data-driven environmental monitoring.

Garrick Lau

Nan Fung Group

Head of Sustainability and Shared Value, SEWIT Department

Garrick specialises in driving organisational change that creates business value alongside positive impact through the Creating Shared Value (CSV) strategy.

His 20+ years of experience and expertise cover real estate and hospitality asset management, organisational development, corporate sustainability, impact measurement and management, social intrapreneurship, NGO management, charitable fundraising, and grant management.

In his current role with a leading private conglomerate in Hong Kong, Garrick leads efforts to embed sustainability and shared value principles across the group’s operations and value chain through a Sustainability-as-a-Service approach. A core responsibility of his team is to implement new solutions that support commercial tenants in achieving their sustainability goals through green and social leases, to continuously enhancing the company’s competitiveness. In addition, his team oversees voluntary reporting related to decarbonisation and climate, nature, governance, and green financing.

For the wider industries, he advocates for the implementation of impact measurement, through thought leadership and consultancy engagement, to enable the continuous improvement of the effectiveness of corporate impact funding with transparency and accountability. These efforts extend beyond the local market and have received unprecedented recognition from global platforms, including the Shared Value Award and Social Value Award.

In addition to his professional role, Garrick serves on a voluntary basis as Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Graduate Employment at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Vice President of CareER (a charity supporting employability for students with special needs), and a Board Member of Junior Achievement Hong Kong (a charity promoting youth employability).

Phoebe Leung

Swire Properties Limited

Senior Sustainable Development Manager

Phoebe Leung is the Senior Sustainable Development Manager of Swire Properties. Her work involves supporting the Company’s Sustainable Development (SD) 2030 Strategy as well as action plans and programmes to improve the company’s overall SD performance.

She leads the planning and execution of Swire Properties’ SD tenant engagement strategy and bespoke tenant programmes, such as the Green Performance Pledge and Green Kitchen Initiative, fostering landlord-tenant partnerships to incorporate sustainability throughout the design, fit-out and occupancy stages.

In addition, she drives the Company’s Resource and Circularity Taskforce, made up of representatives from portfolio teams and hotels, to regularly analyse waste performance and facilitate new initiatives. She leads the development of new partnerships and innovations to design out waste, encourage reuse and enhance resource recovery. Her recent projects include the Taikoo Place Smart Reusable Cup and Food Box Programme, and launching the Smart Waste Reduction Challenge which utilises smart scales and a digital engagement platform to gamify the Company’s collective sustainability journey with tenants.

Phoebe is a Chartered Environmentalist and also holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University.

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Day 2 – Friday 11 Sept

 

Day 2 focuses on how cities can deliver cleaner, safer, and more connected urban environments through forward-looking mobility systems and people-centred planning. Attendees will explore strategies for reducing transport emissions, enhancing multimodal movement, improving street-level experience, and designing neighbourhoods that support health and social wellbeing. The programme emphasises how integrated planning, mobility innovation, and community-scale interventions can shape a more liveable and sustainable Hong Kong.

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10:30 – 10:40

Opening Welcome from MTR

10:30 – 10:40

Speakers

Olivia Wong

MTR Corporation

General Manager Environmental & Social Responsibility

Olivia Wong is the General Manager – Environmental & Social Responsibility at MTR Corporation Ltd and is responsible for formulating and implementing clear and effective strategies in achieving MTR’s social and environmental objectives and in championing the corporation’s ESG efforts and commitments.
Prior to joining MTR, Olivia spent her entire professional career with the Swire group in different business units including Cathay Pacific and Swire Properties. Her last role in John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd was the Group Head of Diversity & Inclusion where she developed a coherent diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) strategy and aligned D&I initiatives across the Swire Group.

At Swire Properties Ltd. she was the Director HR & Administration and prior to that she was General Manager – Leadership Development at John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd with responsibility for recruiting and fostering talent for the Swire Group. She started her career in Cathay Pacific and held leadership roles in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Europe.

Olivia graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of California, Berkeley and has an MBA from the University of Michigan. She is a resolute volunteer with Habitat for Humanity since 2005 and recently stepped down as Chair of Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong after serving on the board for nine years. She continues to serve as a director on Habitat for Humanity International board. She has joined the board of ImpactHK in September 2025.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

My personal hope for Hong Kong in 2026 and beyond is that sustainability becomes understood and practised as an inseparable balance between environmental and social impact. We need to move beyond recognising this relationship in theory, and embed it in the way decisions are made, partnerships are formed, and progress is measured. I also hope Hong Kong will embrace the opportunities of AI responsibly — ensuring this powerful technology accelerates climate and sustainability solutions while helping to build a more equitable society where everyone can benefit. Above all, I hope to see deeper and more genuine partnership across civil society, with government, corporates, educational institutions and NGOs working together with shared purpose to build a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient Hong Kong.

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10:40 – 11:30

Innovation for Smart & Sustainable Transportation Systems

10:40 – 11:30

This session will spotlight how cities, industry leaders, and innovators are reimagining mobility to meet the urgent demands of climate resilience, digital transformation, and equitable access. Across modern urban landscapes, traditional transportation networks must adapt to keep pace with evolving environmental priorities and societal needs. Stakeholders from across the sector will share insights on leveraging smart technologies, data frameworks, and collaborative partnerships to build cleaner, more efficient, and inclusive transport ecosystems.

Session Learnings:

  • What strategies and digital tools can help transport operators enhance overall system efficiency while supporting sustainability goals?
  • How can cross-sector collaboration between public institutions and private industry accelerate the adoption of sustainable mobility initiatives?
  • What practices ensure that modern transport infrastructure remains resilient to climate impacts while providing accessible solutions for all community members?

Post-event Actions:

  • Review your organization’s mobility and sustainability objectives to identify opportunities for smart integration and carbon reduction.
  • Explore collaborative opportunities with industry partners to pilot and scale innovative, user-focused transportation practices.

Speakers

Mark Jackson

Reputation Works

Managing Director

With more than 35 years’ experience working with some of the world’s most renowned companies – from Huawei to Microsoft to Coca-Cola – Mark helps brands tell their stories in an increasingly complex communications environment.

Over the last five years, he has focused on helping organisations of all sizes and types, break through the clutter in and around sustainability helping them raise funding, find new customers or stay on the right side of regulators.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

The embedding of sustainability into the HKSAR Five-Year plan.

Jens-Peter Brauner

Siemens Mobility Limited

Chief Executive Officer

Jens-Peter is an expert in the transportation sector for 30 years and a Fellow of IET.

He has degrees in electrical engineering and economic psychology, because for him, technology and people belong together, especially when it comes to digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence.

By living and working throughout Europe, America and Asia, he became passionate about diversity and leveraging cultural synergies for the development of disruptive innovations.
As the CEO of Siemens Mobility in Hong Kong, he is working with his team and local partners to turn Hong Kong into a sustainable and smart city.

Holding patents by himself, he is always looking for bright ideas and supports talents and their visions. And still today he is dealing with latest technologies and is using AI for developing apps by himself, just for fun.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  • Accelerate impact with smart and sustainable solutions for Hong Kong

Ir. Ho Wing CHAN

MTR Corporation

Deputy GM-Ops Innovation Hub

Ir. H.W. Chan is widely experienced in communications, control and network systems and has over 30 years of related exposures, most of which have been associated with the MTR Corporation in Hong Kong. Mr. Chan has broad experience in a number of railways around the region with in-depth knowledge in many telecom, control facilities and network in use by railways. He heads up a team of young engineers to drive innovation by introducing smart technology for enhancement of railway operations and maintenance. The introduction of the smart systems contributes to the Corporate growth and support the improvement of staff and passengers’ safety, railway operation and maintenance efficiency and customer experience. He has been invited to share expert opinions for the adoption of smart transport, digitalization and cyber security to MTR subsidiary railways in China and overseas, throughout these years.

Tom Owen

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited

Group Director Corporate Development

Tom Owen joined HAECO as Group Director Corporate Development in January 2026. He oversees the group’s strategic development, information and digital technology, and sustainable development, and manages relationships with joint venture and government partners. Prior to HAECO, he served as Director Cargo and Director People at Cathay. Since joining the Swire Group in 1995, Tom has held diverse leadership roles in both Hong Kong and abroad.

Ralph Xu

Hong Kong Productivity Council

Head, Green Transportation, Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)

Mr Ralph Xu is now the Head, Green Transportation at Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS), Hong Kong Productivity Council(HKPC). He joined HKPC with his solid background of automotive industry and electric vehicle development. He has been working in automotive industry for 18 years, with profound experience in R&D, manufacturing and quality control.

Mr Xu obtained bachelor’s degree of engineering in Shanghai Jiao Tong University and started his career in automotive industry as quality engineer in Honda’s local joint venture. He is equipped with broad knowledge of vehicle engineering, component design and development, and good understanding of automotive suppliers. Along with the booming of EV market, he started the EV development career in DENZA, the joint venture of Daimler and BYD from 2011. Throughout 10 years, as R&D manager, he participated in the development of 4 BEV and 1 PHEV models. He has vast experience on EV project planning, product development, testing and validation. He provides a unique insight of NEV industry with the knowledge of electric vehicle integration, HV system and EV testing. He is now responsible for R&D projects in APAS focusing on new energy transportation including EV and hydrogen energy technology.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  • Promote energy-efficient buildings and smart city solutions
  • Support green businesses and local innovation
  • Promote environmental education in schools and workplaces.
  • Encourage local partnerships between government, businesses, and citizens
  • Increase the use of electric vehicles and clean public transport

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11:30 – 12:20

Orchestrating Hong Kong’s Low-Altitude Ecosystem

11:30 – 12:20

Hong Kong is entering the ecosystem-building phase of the low-altitude economy: moving beyond individual pilots to deliberately orchestrate the full stack of building blocks that make low-altitude services safe, scalable, and investable. This means aligning “hardware” and “software” across the system—shared rules and accountability, end-to-end safety assurance and incident handling, privacy-by-design data stewardship, interoperable standards, and cross-boundary coordination—so that different players can plug in and operate in harmony.

The session brings together LAE service providers, public organisations, infrastructure and data partners, and supporting professional services to discuss how Hong Kong can choreograph this ecosystem—from common operating pathways and governance interfaces, to repeatable service models and commercial arrangements—so that high-value use cases such as inspections, emergency response, and logistics can scale with public trust, safety, privacy, and transparency.

Session Learnings:

  • What are the core ecosystem building blocks Hong Kong must put in place to scale LAE safely?
  • How can organisations plug into the LAE ecosystem with manageable risk?
  • How can cross-sector collaboration accelerate adoption and unlock value?

Post-event Actions:

  • Identify 1–3 feasible LAE use cases for your organisation and outline the expected benefits, operating conditions, and key constraints.
  • Engage potential partners to scope a small pilot with clear success metrics and a pathway from trial to routine operations.

Speakers

Jason Leung

Our Hong Kong Foundation

Assistant Research Director, Head of Land and Housing Research

Jason is the Assistant Research Director and Head of Land and Housing Research at Our Hong Kong Foundation, where he leads a team of research professionals conducting in-depth analysis across land and housing, transport and logistics, and retail and tourism.

Drawing on his expertise in research, advisory, and consultancy, he provides evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations to government agencies, statutory bodies, and major corporations. His work has directly influenced public policy, and he has authored 15 research reports and co-written a book.

A chartered surveyor and regular media commentator, Jason has written over 100 op-eds and appears frequently on local, Mainland, and international outlets to provide expert analysis on land and housing policies and real estate market dynamics. He is also an RICS Inspire Ambassador, actively contributing to the surveying profession and the next generation of built environment professionals.

Terry Chu

S.F. Express (Hong Kong) Limited

Head of Information Technology Department

​Terry Chu is the Head of IT at S.F. Express (Hong Kong) Limited(“SFHK”), where he directs the regional technology roadmap, cloud transformation, AI and data analytics, and digital innovation initiatives. With over 20 years of global IT leadership experience, Terry specializes in transforming enterprise IT operations into agile, high-performing engines that drive business growth and modern smart logistics solutions.

​Under his leadership, SFHK established a dedicated innovation unit and has actively contributed to Hong Kong’s low-altitude sandbox initiatives—exploring drone applications, smart logistics, and advanced airspace logistics. Terry’s team focuses on building the robust digital architecture, real-time data modeling, and cloud-backed platforms needed to support complex low-altitude operations safely. At the forum, Terry shares practical insights on bridging physical logistics with low-altitude tech infrastructure and leveraging calculated innovation to accelerate safe, scalable drone deployments across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

Dr. Yuehuan Li

SUTPC Digital Technology (Hong Kong) Limited

Deputy General Manager

Li Yuehuan, holds a B.Sc. in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering from Wuhan University and an advanced degree from the University of Hong Kong. She is currently Deputy General Manager of Business at SUTPC Digital Technology (Hong Kong) Limited.Specializing in digital twins, low-altitude economy and smart mobility, she has led the R&D and delivery of multiple large-scale smart-city projects in Shenzhen and spearheaded international flagship initiatives such as the Hong Kong Low-Altitude Economy Sandbox, the UAE Smart Transportation Project and Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Integrated Operations Management Center, driving global advances in smart urban and low-altitude economic development.

Prof. Eddie Lock

Hong Kong Cyberport

Head of Engineering Services

Adjunct Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, PolyU
Adjunct Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, CityU
Adjunct Professor, School of Science & Technology, MU

A Fellow Electrical and Automation Engineer Chartered since 2009 holding Postgraduate degrees in both Business Administration (DBA) and Science (MSc). Technical know-how with sound knowledge in project management, people development and operation management.

20 years of managerial experience in the Hong Kong International Airport, especially on mobilizing 40+ business partners towards electrification to achieve 25% carbon reduction.

Currently leading the Department of Engineering Services at Cyberport to nurture the youth and create smart living solutions. Moreover, I was the driving person of Digital Transformation returned from London Heathrow in 2019.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  • Turning ideas into business
  • Explore the opportunities for long term development

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13:10 – 14:00

Building Circular Cities: Driving Construction Material Reuse

13:10 – 14:00

The future of net-zero, resource-efficient cities lies in how effectively we manage construction materials. This session explores how digital marketplaces are redefining resource flows by connecting stakeholders across the supply chain to exchange, repurpose, and reuse construction materials. Through transparent data sharing, traceability tools, and collaborative digital platforms, these systems enable smarter procurement decisions and measurable carbon savings. Industry leaders and technology innovators will discuss how such solutions enhance material visibility, reduce waste, and foster trust among contractors, developers, and recyclers. The conversation will highlight practical pathways for building circular economies across urban infrastructure — driving both environmental and economic value on the road to net-zero cities.

Session Learnings:

  • Discover how digital marketplaces and platforms are enhancing transparency, traceability, and efficiency across Hong Kong’s construction supply chain.
  • Learn how data-driven material management supports waste reduction, carbon savings, and smarter procurement decisions.
  • Explore successful examples of circular construction enabled by technology, collaboration, and innovative business models.
  • Understand the critical role of industry-wide partnerships and leadership in accelerating the transition toward circular, net-zero cities.
  • Gain insights into how Hong Kong’s construction sector is leveraging digital transformation to build a more sustainable and resource-efficient urban future.

Post-Event Actions:

  • Assess current material management practices to identify opportunities for integrating circular principles and digital tracking tools.
  • Initiate collaborations with industry partners and digital solution providers to pilot material exchange or reuse initiatives.
  • Develop internal policies or guidelines to promote data transparency and material traceability across project lifecycles.
  • Incorporate circular procurement criteria and reuse targets into sustainability strategies and tender frameworks.
  • Leverage learnings from the session to strengthen organisational readiness for Hong Kong’s transition to a circular, low carbon construction economy.

Speakers

Ir. Wai Man Kwok

Chinachem Group

General Manager – Environmental Science

Raymond Kwok is a trained mechanical engineer and the General Manager of Environmental Science at Chinachem Group, where he spearheads building services, sustainability, and innovation initiatives. In his current leadership role, he serves as the vice-chairman of the Corporate “Planet Sub-committee” and is a key member of the ESG steering committee, actively driving environmental policy-making from the planning stage through to operation. Drawing on his extensive background in advanced engineering and green building practices, his work champions lifecycle sustainability and directly supports the transition toward circular cities and highly resource-efficient built environments.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  • Scale Smart Building Innovations for Operational Efficiency
  • Drive High Energy Performance Design in New Developments
  • Boost Material Reuse and Cut Construction Waste

Ken Ho

Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd.

Head of Sustainability and Environment

Ken Ho is the Head of Sustainability and Environment at Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd., leading corporate ESG strategy, decarbonization roadmaps, and sustainable construction practices across major building and infrastructure projects in Hong Kong.

With deep expertise in site environmental management, Scope 1–3 emissions reduction, and low-carbon technology integration, Ken is a key driver of resource circularity within the local built environment.

Ken actively advocates for practical, scalable circular economy solutions—focusing on material lifecycle optimization, onsite waste reduction, and material reuse to accelerate Hong Kong’s transition toward net-zero, resilient urban development.
Speaker’s Sustainability Goals for 2026

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  • Accelerate Construction Material Circularity: Expand onsite material sorting, reclamation, and reuse protocols across key building projects to reduce construction waste diverted to landfills.
  • Drive Embodied Carbon Reduction: Collaborate with material suppliers and design teams to standardize low-carbon, recycled, and upcycled building materials in project specifications.
  • Advance Whole-Lifecycle Stewardship: Foster regional supply chain partnerships to enable material traceability and turn temporary site resources into long-term circular assets.

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14:00 – 14:50

Connecting Carbon, Communities and Nature: Reimagining the Future of Net-Zero Connected Cities

14:00 – 14:50

As cities across Asia accelerate their net-zero ambitions, the conversation is evolving beyond carbon reduction alone. Future-ready cities must not only decarbonize the built environment, but also enhance quality of life, strengthen community connections, and restore the natural systems that support long-term resilience.

This session brings together city leaders, asset owners, operators, and innovation partners to explore how these priorities can be advanced in an integrated manner. Through cross-sector perspectives and real-world blueprints—such as Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development—the discussion will examine how buildings, infrastructure, technology, and urban spaces can work together to create healthier, more connected, and climate-resilient cities.

Session Learnings:

  • Decarbonization at Scale

How can cities accelerate the transition to low-carbon buildings and infrastructure while balancing economic growth and operational performance?

  • People-Centered Urban Environments

What makes a city not only sustainable, but also healthy, inclusive, and desirable for people to live, work, and connect?

  • Nature and Urban Resilience

How can cities integrate biodiversity, green infrastructure, and climate adaptation strategies into future development and regeneration efforts?

Post-Event Actions:

  • Explore how cities can accelerate the transition to low-carbon buildings and infrastructure while balancing economic growth, operational performance, and long-term sustainability.
  • Discover the strategies and design principles that make cities not only sustainable, but also healthy, inclusive, and vibrant places for people to live, work, and connect.
  • Learn how biodiversity, green infrastructure, and climate adaptation strategies can be integrated into urban development and regeneration to create more resilient cities.

Speakers

Jing Wang

U.S. Green Building Council

Vice President, North Asia

Based in Shanghai, Jing Wang serves as Vice President for North Asia at USGBC and GBCI, the organizations that developed and administer LEED, one of the world’s leading green building rating systems. She works with industry leaders, developers, investors and public-sector organizations across North Asia to advance sustainable buildings and accelerate market transformation. A frequent speaker at regional industry forums, Jing shares insights on sustainable development, green building and market transformation, and is committed to fostering collaboration across the built environment.

Prior to joining USGBC and GBCI, Jing led the Marketing & Communications function at CBRE China, a leading global real estate services firm. She also held regional marketing roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Singapore and China before the company became part of Marriott International.

Jing holds an MBA from the University of Manchester and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Ir. Pak Kin Cheung

Civil Engineering and Development Department

Chief Engineer

Mr. Pak Kin Cheung joined the HKSAR government as engineer in 2011 and joined CEDD in 2014.  He is taking part in the development of Northern Metropolis (NM), and currently oversees the Fanling North / Kwu Tung North New Development Area implementation.  Before participating in NM, Mr. Cheung spent over 10 years for the sustainable development and conservation in Lantau Island including Tung Chung New Town Extension, South Lantau Eco-recreation Corridor and Study for Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands.  Before joining CEDD, he worked in the Drainage Services Department responsible for major flood prevention projects against climate change.

Iping Yang

TAIPEI 101

Sustainability Manager

Iping Yang, LEED Fellow, is Sustainability Manager of TAIPEI 101 Tower, responsible for green building marketing and strategy in order to ensure the green leadership for TAIPEI 101. Iping is a sustainability expert specialized in LEED & WELL, CSR, SDG, ESG, and successfully helped TAIPEI 101 to achieve LEED v4 O+M platinum certification. Iping is also in charge of TAIPEI 101’s new business line for green building consulting including LEED certification and green property management.

Iping maintains strong relationships with key organizations internationally. She is currently Chairman of Taiwan’s official LEED Professionals Association, seed. She is invited to join CTBUH Expert Peer Review Committee since 2018. With Iping’s support, in 2019, TAIPEI 101 team helped CTBC bank to achieve LEED v4.1 platinum certification, and CTBUH recognized TAIPEI 101 as one of the world’s “50 Most Influential Tall Buildings of the last 50 years”.

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15:10 – 16:40

So French So Green – Sustainable Solutions for Green Cities: Buildings and Mobility

15:10 – 16:40

For decades, Hong Kong has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to adapt to the constraints of geography, space, and density. Today, as climate change reshapes urban priorities, that tradition is evolving into a broader effort to transform buildings, reinvent mobility, and rejuvenate the city.

French companies have long contributed to Hong Kong’s development. In 2024, several of them jointly published a Green Paper outlining recommendations for building a more sustainable city. Building on this momentum, an alliance of French companies and HKUST launched a low-carbon building retrofitting partnership in 2026. Against this backdrop, the forum will explore how innovation can help shape a more resilient, efficient, and future-ready city.

From energy efficiency and innovative materials to smarter grids, new financing models, and sustainable mobility solutions, speakers will discuss how innovation can turn environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable cities and improved quality of life.

The discussion will feature two segments: first on infrastructure and construction, then on sustainable mobility and connectivity.

Opening Address

Panel 1 – Decarbonizing Existing Buildings & Green Financing
– Yannick Mahe (moderator)
– Joanthan Chiu
– Laurent Pelletier
– Carmen Tsang
– Eric Wong

Panel 2 – Sustainable Mobility and Connectivity
– Stephanie Dodin (moderator)
– Derek Chung
– Paul Tirvaudey
– Olivia To

Closing remarks from Patrick Delpy

Session Learnings:

  • How can innovation in retrofitting and construction simultaneously strengthen building resilience and reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment?
  • How are new approaches to green financing reshaping the way sustainable urban infrastructure is funded and delivered?
  • How is the transition towards sustainability transforming the way cities design, operate, and experience mobility and connectivity?
  • How can climate action become a driver of competitiveness, innovation, and improved quality of life for Hong Kong?

Post-Event Actions:

  • Demonstrate integrated sustainability solutions across diverse scenarios through flagship projects and real-world case studies.
  • Assess opportunities to improve the sustainability and resilience of assets, operations, and infrastructure.
  • Explore new technologies, financing models, and partnerships capable of accelerating implementation.

Speakers

Stéphanie Dodin

French Chamber in Hong Kong

Executive Director

Stéphanie Dodin is the Executive Director of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong, leading its strategy to strengthen Franco-Hong Kong business ties. She brings over 20 years of experience in international tax, M&A, and corporate law, having held senior legal and advisory roles in Europe before taking on her current leadership position in Hong Kong.

Jonathan Chiu

Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited

President

Jonathan Chiu is President of Schneider Electric Hong Kong. He currently heads the company’s Management Committee responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational delivery and business development for Schneider Electric in Hong Kong and Macau.

Since joining Schneider Electric three decades ago, Jonathan has held leadership positions across multiple business divisions. He is passionate about harnessing energy technology to advance digitalization, electrification and automation, driving greater efficiency and sustainability across buildings, data centers, infrastructure and grids in Hong Kong. His extensive experience has been instrumental in broadening Schneider Electric’s impact and strengthening its position as a trusted partner in the region.

Jonathan currently serves on the Board of Directors at the Business Environment Council, and was named Sustainability Leader of the Year at the HKMA Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2023.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Hong Kong, an MBA from the City University of Hong Kong, and an MBA from Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program.

Laurent Pelletier

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited

CEO

After a few years in a Consulting Firm that brought him to different continents, Laurent Pelletier joined Veolia twenty years ago and has not quit Asia ever since.

He started in Shanghai in the water business, taking different positions in Pudong Veolia Water, acting at the end as a COO.
In 2010, Laurent moved to Hong Kong to take the position of CTO for Asia and support our operations and fast growth in the region.

In 2019, he took over the responsibility of Veolia Hong Kong and diversified Veolia’s portfolio of activities there, not only focusing on waste management but also energy optimization for buildings. In 2024, Macau and Taiwan are added to his responsibilities.

Paul Tirvaudey

RATP Dev

Managing Director of Hong Kong Tramways

Paul Tirvaudey has been the Managing Director of Hong Kong Tramways since 2022.

Paul has more than 15 years of experience in various sectors. After starting his career in 2009 as a nuclear engineer for Electricité de France (EDF), he worked as a civil servant for the French Ministry for Environment and Energy, then for the French Ministry for Economics and Finance. Before joining RATP Group in 2017, he was a Portfolio Manager at the French Government’s Shareholding Agency, in charge of monitoring French railways and seaports. From 2017 and 2022, Paul has been Chief of Staff to RATP Group CEO Catherine Guillouard, and Secretary of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board. He has been strongly involved in key strategic projects for RATP Group, to prepare the opening to competition of Paris bus market.

Paul is a graduate in Engineering of Ecole Polytechnique (Paris) and holds a Master’s Degree in Project Finance from Ecole des Ponts ParisTech.

Olivia To

Invest Hong Kong

Senior Vice President (Sustainability) Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Olivia To is Senior Vice President (Sustainability) Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Invest Hong Kong, the government department responsible for attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment into Hong Kong. She is a sustainability professional specializing in climate change and green technology.

She is an engineer by training, certified carbon auditor, carbon trader and WELL AP. In her previous role at the Environmental Protection Department of HKSARG, she worked with directorates to prepare Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 and carbon accounting.

She holds a master’s degree in environmental engineering and management from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a bachelor’s degree in Global Environmental Studies from the Education University of Hong Kong. She also serves as a Committee Member of the Energy Institute. As a rescue diver, she continues her passion in marine conservation at leisure.

Carmen Tsang

Crédit Agricole CIB

Head of Sustainable Investment Banking Greater China

Carmen is an experienced sustainable finance professional with a focus in impact investing and sustainable finance. She joined CACIB’s Sustainable Investment Banking (SIB) team in 2018, and has made key contributions on the green structuring aspects in a range of milestone transactions in the Asia-Pacific region, including debut People’s Republic of China Sovereign Green Bond, the inaugural and subsequent Hong Kong SAR Government Green Bonds, the inaugural and subsequent Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Social Bonds, debut South Korea Government Green & Sustainability Bond, ICBC’s mega Greater Bay Green Bond, AIIB’s Sustainable Development Bond Framework, and China’s first onshore tri-party green repo, etc.
She serves in the cornerstone member working group of the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks and is in the Advisory Committee for the HKUST BSc Green & Sustainable Finance programme.

Carmen started her career in UBS AG as a fixed income advisor in wealth management, and subsequently joined a boutique impact advisory firm facilitating capital flows to microfinance mandates in Asia.

Carmen obtained a degree in BBA majoring in Global Business and Operations Management from the HKUST. She is a certified ESG Analyst of the EFFAS, an Associate Green Finance Professional of the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, a holder of the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing, and a Carbon Audit Professional (CAP). She is a Founder Advisor of a US-based social enterprise, Generation Conscious.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  1. more investors moving the needle and vote for sustainability with their capital
  2. more innovations to leverage digitalisation and technology to promote the green economy
  3. more ways for allow green / impact projects to be bankable

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