Join us at the Joint SCCT-HKCI International Conference on Concrete Technologies 2025—Future-Ready Infrastructure. This event will feature cutting-edge topics including low-carbon and high-performance concretes (GGBS, UHPC), capsule-enabled material innovations, rapid-setting solutions for fast pavement replacement, and waste-to-value systems. Focus areas include productivity and resilience in urban infrastructure, modular and lightweight construction, and practical guidance for Hong Kong applications through a new UHPC guidebook. Discover how these advancements are shaping tomorrow’s sustainable, high-performance cities.
Conference Highlights
Who should attend?
- Engineers and professionals from Government, public authorities, consultants, contractors and materials suppliers.
- Academics, scientists and graduates from universities, and public and private research institutions.
HOSTS / SPEAKERS
Meet our esteemed speakers, who will share their insights and expertise.
Prof Jin‐guang TENG
President, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Welcoming Address
Ir Michael FONG Hok-shing, JP
Director of Civil Engineering and Development, CEDD, Opening Speech
Ir Dr Jaime YEUNG
President, Hong Kong Concrete Institute, Afternoon Welcoming Address
Ir Dr Raymond CHEUNG Wai-man, JP
Head of Geotechnical Engineering Office, CEDD, Afternoon Opening Speech
Ir Dr Tommy LO
Chairman, Materials Discipline Advisory Panel Morning Session Panel Chairman
Ir Prof Jian-Guo DAI
Head of Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering and Chair Professor of Structural Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Afternoon Session Panel Chairman
Ir Jenny YEUNG
Chairperson, Standing Committee on Concrete Technology
Dr ZHOU Xiaojun
Associate Professor of Engineering, Xihua University
Ir Prof. Chi Sun POON
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Ir Prof Hailong YE
Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
Mr Tony BORGLUM
Technical Director, Richway Industries, USA
Dr. Xiangping Xian
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
EVENT RUNDOWN
Conference Programme 2025
08:30
Registration
09:00
Welcoming Address
Prof Jin‐Guang TENG, President, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
09:10
Opening Speech
Ir Michael FONG Hok‐shing, JP, Director, Civil Engineering and Development Department
09:30
Group Photo
Pioneering the Application of UHPC in Hong Kong Infrastructure Development by CEDD
Ir Wallace TAM, Senior Engineer, North Development Office & Ir Alan HU Senior Engineer, West Development Office Civil Engineering and Development Department
Recent Developments on the use of GGBS and other Innovative Materials for Concrete
Ir Jenny Fei, YEUNG, Deputy Head of Geotechnical Engineering Office (Planning & Testing), Civil Engineering and Development Department
10:35
Tea Break
Innovative Capsule Technology for High Performance Concrete Materials
Dr Yanmin WU, Associate Director of Research & Development (Construction), NAMI and Mr Frank ZOU, Senior Engineer (Construction), NAMI
Advancing Urban Infrastructures Through Innovation in UHPC Technology
Prof ZHOU Xiaojun, Xihua University
Synergistic Integration of Resin Chemistry to Restore Integrity of Cementitious Concrete
Dr Sindhu MENON, South East Asia Drymix Mortar Association
Morning Session Panel Discussion
12:40
Lunch
Afternoon Welcome Address
Ir Dr Jamie YEUNG, President, The Hong Kong Concrete Institute
14:05
Afternoon Opening Speech
Ir Dr Raymond CHEUNG, JP, Head of Geotechnical Engineering Office, Civil Engineering and Development Department
Low Carbon High Performance Lightweight Concrete
Ir Prof CS POON, JP, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Synergize Waste Reduction with Decarbonation: A Holistic System Converting Waste into Value‐added Construction Materials
Dr Xiangping XIAN, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
Rapid‐Setting Concrete Solutions for Pavement Replacement
Mr Tony BORGLUM, Technical Director, Richway Industries, USA
15:30
Tea Break
Green lightweight concrete for modular buildings: from material innovation to building simulation
Ir Prof Hailong YE, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
Development of Semi‐flexible Pavement for Heavily Trafficked Road in Hong Kong
Mr Vincent KWOK, Senior Engineer, Highways Department and Prof Zhen LENG, Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Afternoon Session Panel Discussion
17:10
Closing Speech
Ir KK YAM, Co‐Chairperson of Organising Committee of the Joint Conference
17:15
End of Conference
Proceedings for INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025
Future-Ready Infrastructure: Recent Focus on Innovative Cementitious Composites and Sustainable Construction (面向未來的城市建設: 創新水泥物料與可持續建築)
VENUE
Lam Chik Ho Lecture Theatre (Z209)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom
Hong Kong
REGISTRATION
End of Early Bird: 15th November 2025
Enrollment Deadline: 30th November 2025
Membership Type & Enrollment Fee
EARLY BIRD
HK$600
HKCI Member
EARLY BIRD
HK$600
HKIE Member
EARLY BIRD
HK$700
Non-Member
Group ≥5 persons
HK$600
HKCI and HKIE member
HK$700
for Non-Member
STUDENT
HK$250
Full-time student
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