Liveable Cities & Transportation Theatre
Driving Change: Innovations in Sustainable Mobility
12 Sep (Fri) Day 2 : 10:30 – 11:20
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
Atlas Fung
Head of Carbon and Sustainability – Asia
AtkinsRealis
Atlas Fung
AtkinsRealis
Head of Carbon and Sustainability – Asia
Atlas Fung is a seasoned carbon, sustainability and infrastructure consultant with over 15 years’ experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and transformative infrastructure projects across Asia, the UK, and the Middle East. As the regional market sector lead for carbon, sustainability and net zero at AtkinsRéalis, Atlas spearheads decarbonisation consultancy initiatives in Hong Kong and Singapore, advancing solutions from GHG reporting to whole life-cycle carbon assessments and ESG disclosures.
A recognised Carbon Leader within the global AtkinsRéalis network, Atlas was one of just 30 employees worldwide selected for the inaugural Carbon Academy in 2024. His leadership has helped expand the firm’s footprint across AtkinsRealis in Asia, delivering advisory services in transport, urban planning, future mobility, and climate resilience projects in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Whisker Law
Head of Digital Development Centre
Siemens Mobility Hong Kong
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
Gene Soo
Head of Ecosystem – Global Innovation
MTR Corporation Limited
Gene Soo
MTR Corporation Limited
Head of Ecosystem – Global Innovation
Gene Soo is Head of Ecosystem at MTR Corporation’s Global Innovation Department, where he supports innovation initiatives across Hong Kong and MTR’s international operations. His work focuses on turning ideas into practical pilots, with the aim of scaling solutions that improve urban mobility, enhance passenger experience, and contribute to more sustainable operations.
Gene is personally committed to environmental sustainability and is an active recycler. He regularly uses MTR’s Carbon Wallet and Hong Kong’s Green@Community network to reduce waste and support circular practices in daily life.
At MTR, Gene helps drive digital transformation, supports the development and commercialization of new solutions, and fosters collaboration across departments and with external partners. He also works to encourage a culture of experimentation and openness to new ways of working.
Prior to joining MTR, Gene brought Citymapper to Hong Kong and co-founded StartupsHK, contributing to the city’s growing tech and startup community. He holds a BS and MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Columbia University.
My Sustainability Goals for 2025:
Connect Innovation with Impact
Share real-world examples of how emerging technologies—especially AI, digital tools, and platform thinking—can drive measurable progress in sustainability, from smarter resource use to more efficient urban systems.
Make AI Tangible for Sustainability
Help audiences understand how AI is transforming the way we live, work, move, and consume, and how we can harness it to make more informed and responsible decisions as individuals, communities, and organizations.
Demystify the Intersection of Tech, Mobility, and Climate
Simplify the narrative around sustainability and innovation by sharing stories that show how new approaches—like behavior nudges, digital incentives (e.g., Carbon Wallet), and circular practices—can shift systems and culture.
Encourage Systems Thinking and Cross-Sector Collaboration
Advocate for breaking down silos and building ecosystems of collaboration across public, private, and civic sectors to scale sustainable solutions more effectively.
Champion a Mindset Shift
Inspire corporate and civic audiences to adopt a mindset of agility, experimentation, and long-term thinking, using innovation not just for efficiency but for positive societal and environmental change.