Liveable Cities & Transportation Theatre

Driving Change: Innovations in Sustainable Mobility

12 Sep (Fri) Day 2 : 10:45 – 11:35

As cities worldwide grapple with congestion, emissions, and the urgent need to decarbonize transport, sustainable mobility innovations are reshaping urban landscapes. This panel explores how electric vehicles (EVs), smart mobility ecosystems and public transportation upgrades, are accelerating the transition to low-carbon transportation. Focused on Hong Kong’s unique challenges, the session will delve into cutting-edge strategies to overcome barriers to EV adoption, integrate shared mobility platforms, and expand efficient train systems.

 

Learnings

  • What are the most pressing infrastructural and behavioural barriers to widespread EV adoption in dense urban environments like Hong Kong, and how can they be addressed?
  • How can smart mobility solutions and public transit enhancements complement EV growth to reduce reliance on private vehicles?
  • What policy frameworks or incentives are needed to fast-track sustainable mobility innovations like rail electrification and EV charging networks while ensuring accessibility for all socioeconomic groups?

 

Post-event Actions

  • Assess your organization’s transport operations to identify opportunities for EV integration, public transit incentives, or shared mobility partnerships.
  • Understand how public transportation are utilising smart mobility solutions.
  • Push for expanded EV incentives and investments to prioritize green transport corridors.

Speakers

Whisker Law

Siemens Mobility Hong Kong

Head of Digital Development Centre

Whisker is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. Prior to joining Siemens Mobility, he has led digital, AI and machine learning based projects in various industries, including Healthcare, Logistics. Leading the Digital Development Center at Siemens Mobility Hong Kong, he is currently spearheading digital transformation initiatives, particularly through AI and machine learning. He is also a project manager for a number of government and mobility related digital projects aimed at making Hong Kong transportation smarter and more sustainable.

Whisker holds a Master’s Degree in IT Management from Hong Kong Baptist University and a Bachelor’s in Computing and Networking. His career is marked by a commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive innovation at Siemens Mobility in the transportation industry.

Our Sustainability Goals for 2025

– Accelerate smart and sustainable mobility solutions in Hong Kong