Liveable Cities & Transportation Theatre

Fostering Collaboration To Create Futureproof Energy

11 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 13:50 – 14:40

Full Programme
Liveable Cities & Transportation Theatre

The transition to a resilient, clean energy future demands unprecedented collaboration across sectors and organisations. This session will explore how partnerships between governments, industry, and communities can accelerate the development of futureproof energy systems. Key discussion points include integrating renewable energy into urban infrastructure, scaling smart grids and storage solutions, and overcoming policy and investment barriers. Delegates will hear from leading experts on innovative models of collaboration and successful real-world projects. Attendees will gain practical insights into how to forge alliances that drive the shift towards flexible, reliable, and low-carbon energy systems that can adapt to the evolving needs of tomorrow’s cities.

Learnings

  • Learn how cross-sector partnerships can accelerate the shift to renewable energy in urban settings
  • Identify policy and investment enablers that support the development of flexible, resilient energy systems.

Post-event Actions

  • Initiate discussions with local energy providers or policymakers to explore collaborative renewable energy projects.
  • Review local or organisational energy strategies to align with futureproof energy principles discussed in the session.

Speakers

Lawrence Iu

Civic Exchange

Executive Director

Lawrence Iu is Executive Director at Civic Exchange. As a professional environmental strategist, he has profound experience in crafting climate change models and impactful public policies. His current focuses are on policy action in Energy, Building Energy Efficiency and Mobility. He has successfully built a platform with public, corporate and government stakeholders to craft an inclusive transition plan with strong buy-in.

In his previous roles in a multinational corporation and a higher institution, Lawrence led environmental sustainability and occupational health & safety projects across Asia Pacific and coordinated emerging technology management, circular economy and green chemistry research.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

Despite these difficult times, we must remain forward looking and anticipate the time of recovery. Even more so, we are now in a favourable position to make fundamental policy decisions to rethink our economic model, making it fit for a low carbon missions world, and to set course for a better, sustainable, and more liveable future for Hong Kong.

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Ezra Emerson

REFIRE GROUP

Director, International Business Development

Emerson has a background in aeronautical engineering, zero emission automotive design, and corporate communications. He has served in many key management roles at REFIRE covering comunications, business development, and institutional and investor relations. He led the internationalization of the brand for the company’s Hong Kong IPO and is now responsible for international strategy and market development for hydrogen production and fuel cell mobility and power.

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Ir Gordon Ng

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department

Technical Secretary

Ir Gordon NG is the Technical Secretary of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. He offers support to the Director to oversee all corresponding initiatives on promoting electrical and mechanical safety and energy efficiency to the public.

Ir NG has been working in the government for over 15 years and taken up professional roles in the areas of engineering services, project management, business development as well as regulatory enforcement. Ir NG received his Bachelor of Engineering degree and Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong. He has also obtained his MBA degree from the City University of Hong Kong.

Ir NG is a corporate member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM). Apart from being the committee member of HKIE Gas and Energy Division, he is now serving as the Honorary Secretary of HKIE Gas Discipline Advisory Panel and IGEM Far East District Section.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Establish a robust regulatory framework for a safe and sustainable electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, with objective to move beyond initial support for the entire EV maintenance industry, ensuring safety, environmental protection, and high professional standards.

Accelerate the hydrogen economy through strategic infrastructure piloting, with objective to transit from promoting hydrogen development to actively facilitating the commercial-scale hydrogen applications in various sectors.

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Patrick Ng

Hong Kong Association of Energy Service Companies

Vice Chairman

Ir Ng is currently the Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Energy Services Association (HAESCO) and serves as a key contact for leading hydrogen and smart energy institutions in China. He has recently contributed to the development of draft H2 safety guidelines and legislation for the EMSD.

  • Professionally, he is a Registered Professional Engineer (HK) and a Chartered Engineer (UK). He is a Fellow Member of both the HKIE and IMechE, as well as a Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (UK).
  • With over 46 years of experience in the power and renewable energy sectors across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Asia Pacific, he is now in a consultancy role, recently assisting a Chinese design institution with energy and environmental project development in Kenya and Australia. Additionally, he teaches energy at HK University of Science and Technology.
  • Previously, he served as the CEO of Holy Electricity Consulting, Director of Engineering and Safety at CLP Holdings, and as Executive Vice President of CLP GuoHua, along with roles as Station Manager at both Castle Peak and the Pumped Storage Power Station.

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Eric Wong

Siemens Energy Limited

Business Development Manager

Mr. Eric Wong is the business development manager at Siemens Energy Ltd. in Hong Kong. He is responsible for driving strategic initiatives that enhance our market presence in the dynamic energy sector. His expertise lies in analyzing market trends, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing complex business opportunities that align with Siemens Energy’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement.

Eric is involved in our sustainable energy system team, for which included hydrogen related energy strategies and technology in achieving a sustainable and environmentally responsible future. This new energy landscape, fueled by renewable sources, is revolutionizing patterns of power generation, distribution, and consumption.

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