Innovating PropTech: Harnessing GenAI for Sustainable Development

Eric Chau is an accomplished Information Technology professional with over 15 years of experience in digital transformation, consultancy, and business development. He holds a Sustainable Investing Certificate from the CFA Institute and a Global ESG Investing Certificate from HKMA Global. Currently serving as an Enterprise Partner Success Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Eric excels in bridging business and IT strategies, leveraging his expertise in cloud services, data analytics, and AI/ML. Eric has successfully supported Digital Platform projects for smart building digitalization, utilizing AWS’s renowned AI and cloud technology services. His strong analytical skills and ability to translate enterprise requirements into service-oriented business models have positioned him as a trusted advisor among vendors, partners and clients. His dedication to guiding clients in adopting new technologies sets him apart as a thought leader in the industry.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Enhance Energy Efficiency in Local Communities: Eric aims to implement innovative energy efficiency programs that reduce energy consumption in local businesses and community facilities. This will involve collaboration with local stakeholders to identify the best practices and technologies that promote sustainable energy use.
2. Promote Decarbonization Initiatives: Eric seeks to drive a community-wide decarbonization initiative that targets carbon emissions reduction within the local area. This goal will focus on encouraging the adoption of renewable energy sources, and supporting low-carbon technology advancements.

Dr. Lee serves as Technical Manager at ATAL Building Services Engineering Ltd. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Energy Performance Contracting from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Dr. Lee possesses extensive expertise in smart building technologies, encompassing the comprehensive digital transformation stack within the built environment. He manages multidisciplinary teams dedicated to integrating Agentic AI architectures that facilitate autonomous decision-making for real-time energy optimization, adaptive fault detection and diagnosis (FDD), and the advancement of Digital Twin platforms. Through his leadership, ATAL’s innovation pipeline utilizes machine learning, predictive analytics, and AI-driven control algorithms to deliver scalable, self-optimizing solutions tailored to complex building infrastructures.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Enhance Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings: Dr. Lee aims to increase the energy efficiency of ATAL’s smart building projects through the implementation of advanced AI-driven control algorithms and predictive analytics. This goal focuses on optimizing energy consumption and reducing carbon emissions across diverse building infrastructures.
2. Expand Digital Twin Technology Adoption: Dr. Lee intends to integrate Digital Twin platforms in new projects. This initiative will facilitate real-time monitoring and adaptive fault detection, enabling proactive maintenance and operational efficiency, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable built environment.

Ryan Tang is a digital transformation leader specializing in smart building technologies, property management systems, and operational excellence. As Product Manager at Hongkong Land, he drives multi-country rollouts of IFMCT, iBMS, and PMS, delivering AI- and data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and tenant experience. With experience on both client and vendor sides, Ryan blends technical expertise, strategic vision, and cross-cultural collaboration to achieve measurable business impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Implement Smart Building Technologies for Energy Optimization: Ryan aims to deploy smart building technologies, targeting to drive reduction in energy consumption. This goal will involve integrating AI-driven solutions that monitor and optimize energy usage in real time, enhancing sustainability while improving tenant experience.
2. Enhance Tenant Engagement in Sustainability Practices: Ryan plans to develop and launch a tenant engagement platform that encourages sustainable practices among occupants. The goal is to drive sustainability initiatives, such as recycling programs and energy conservation challenges, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the buildings.