Background
This year’s Symposium is themed “Advancing the Green Economy through Innovation and Collaboration.” It will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and practitioners to share insights and best practices on green technologies, environmental governance, and advancing Hong Kong’s position as a green innovation hub.
In line with the Hong Kong SAR Government’s 2025 Policy Address, which sets out the vision to develop Hong Kong into a Demonstration Base for Green Technology, the Symposium aims to foster collaboration and showcase innovative solutions that are essential to driving Hong Kong’s transition to a green economy.
Sponsors
Impact Partner
Innovation Partners
Supporting Organisations
Full Programme & Rundown
Registration
08:45
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Mr. Freeman Cheung - HKIQEP President
09:30
Speeches by Guests of Honour
Dr. CHUI Ho Kwong, Samuel, JP, Director of Environmental Protection • Mainland representative
Group Photos
Speakers, sponsors, supporting organisations, GOHs, HKIQEP Council, Organising Committee
Keynote 1
"GSGS - a novel approach to human capacity development in education" — Prof. Damir
Keynote 2
"Air pollution control in China: how science and good scientific studies connect to policy formulation" — Dr. Gao Jian (CRAES)
Preview of Sustainability Assurer Certification Scheme
HKIQEP representative
Guest Speech
Dr. Ma Jun (Hong Kong Green Finance Association)
11:00
MoU Signing
HKIQEP & GBA Science Centre; HKIQEP & CASI. Witnessed by DEP and Mainland Representative
Break
Networking & refreshments
11:10 – 11:20
Session 1 — Green Innovations for Sustainable Development
Moderator Introduction
11:20
Data-driven Smart Technology transforming EIA process
Clara U, (Environmental Protection Department)
Technology innovations for biodiversity conservation
Prof. Kenneth Leung (City University of Hong Kong)
Empowering a Sustainable Future - CLP's Commitment to Decarbonisation
Anthony Lo (CLP)
Building the tech start-up ecosystem in the Greater Bay Area
Michael Chan
(Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub)
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Chris Chong (ASTRI)
Break // Guided Tour
Break and guided exhibition tour
12:55 – 14:00
Session 2 — Environmental Excellence to Advance the Green Economy
Moderator Introduction
14:15
Environmental Objectives of the Hong Kong Green Taxonomy
Ronald Young (Hong Kong Monetary Authority)
Mobilising finance to halt or reverse nature loss
Crystal Geng (HKGFA, BNPPAM)
Leveraging Green Finance to Optimise Towngas Supply Chain Sustainability
Bien Wong (Towngas)
Unlocking green capital for greentech deployment
Dennis Wu (GBACNA)
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Prof. Alexis Lau (HKIQEP)
Closing Remarks
HKIQEP Representative
Guided Tour
Small-group tours of Eco Expo exhibitions
15:40
Notes
- Transportation Arrangement: Please visit this page for more details .
- Refreshment: Light refreshments will be available. To support sustainability, please bring your own reusable cup.