Join us at the International Conference on “Emerging Technologies and Trends of Concrete and Related Materials Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow”. This event will feature presentations on cutting-edge topics such as advanced concrete technologies, innovative materials, and prefabrication techniques. Focus areas include construction productivity, labor-saving, and low-carbon solutions in both civil and building engineering projects. Discover how these advancements are shaping the cities of tomorrow and driving excellence in the industry.
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.
Ir Ricky LAU Chun-kit, JP
Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, Opening Speech
Ir Michael FONG Hok-shing, JP
Director of Civil Engineering and Development, CEDD, Welcoming Speech
Ir Jenny YEUNG
Chairperson, Standing Committee on Concrete Technology, Afternoon Opening Speech
Ir Dr Jaime YEUNG
President, Hong Kong Concrete Institute, Afternoon Welcome Speech
Ir Dr Tommy LO
Chairman, Materials Discipline Advisory Panel, Morning Session Panel Chairman
Ir Roy HUNG
Chief Geotechnical Engineer of the Materials and Testing Division, Geotechnical Engineering Office, CEDD, Afternoon Session Panel Chairman
Ir Dr Raymond CHEUNG Wai-man, JP
Head of Geotechnical Engineering Office, CEDD, Keynote speaker
Prof JG Dai
Head & Chair Professor in Structural Engineering, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering Department, City University of Hong Kong, Keynote speaker
Prof H. Zhang
中交建第二航务局有限公司 - 高級顧問
Mr Tobias Schaefer
Global Development Manager - Prefab, Ardex Group, Germany
Ir Gregory Sieders
Technical Advisor for Civil Engineering Solutions, Tiger Engineered, Australia
Dr Hannes Raue
Head of Product Management and Technical Services, Bei Knopp, Germany
Dr ZHANG Shipeng
Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr Dickson TSUI
Senior Engineer, Civil Engineering Office,CEDD
Ir Ben WAT
Senior Structural Engineer, Housing Department
Mr Samuel MOK
Senior Engineer, Highways Department
EVENT RUNDOWN
Conference Programme 2024
08:30
Registration
09:00
Welcoming Address
Ir Michael FONG Hok-shing, JP Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Civil Engineering and Development Department
09:10
Opening Speech
Ir Ricky LAU Chun-kit, JP Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau
09:25
Group Photo
Keynote Presentation: Innovative Construction Materials Shaping the Future of Hong Kong
Ir Dr Raymond CHEUNG Wai-man, JP, Head of Geotechnical Engineering Office, Civil Engineering and Development Department
Topic: Innovative Research and Engineering Cases of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Applied in Bridge Engineering
Prof H ZHANG, 中交長江建設發展集團有限公司 – 高級顧問
Topic: The Future of Cities Begins in Factories: Accelerating Urban Evolution through Prefabrication – The Global Shift from Labour-Intensive to Time Saving Solutions
Mr Tobias SCHAEFER, Global Development Manager - Prefab, Ardex Group, Germany
11:10
Tea Break
Topic: Next-Gen Grouts Realising Precision, Safety and Durability in Infrastructure Construction
Ir Gregory SIEDERS, Technical Advisor for Civil Engineering Solutions, Tiger Engineered, Australia
Morning Session Panel Discussion
12:30
Lunch
Afternoon Welcome Address
Ir Dr Jaime YEUNG President, Hong Kong Concrete Institute
14:10
Afternoon Opening Speech
Ir Jenny YEUNG, Chairperson, Standing Committee on Concrete Technology
Keynote Presentation: Development of Low-carbon and High-performance Fiber-reinforced Geopolymer Cementitious Composites
Prof JG DAI, Head & Chair Professor in Structural Engineering, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering Department, City University of Hong Kong
Topic: Labour & Time Saving Marvels: Accelerating Construction and Prefabrication Works with Cutting-Edge Floor Screed Technology
Dr Hannes RAUE, Head of Product Management and Technical Services, Knopp GmbH, Germany
15:20
Tea Break
Topic: Sustainable Construction: Innovations in Low-Carbon Concrete Technology
Dr Zhang Shipeng, Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Topic: The Use of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Concrete for Marine Structures
Mr Dickson TSUI, Senior Engineer, Civil Engineering Office, Civil Engineering and Development Department
Topic: Innovative Technologies for Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) Application in Public Housing
Ir Ben WAT, Senior Structural Engineer, Housing Department
Topic: Experience Sharing on Concreting Practice for Critical Structures under Central Kowloon Route Project
Mr Samuel MOK, Senior Engineer, Highways Department
Afternoon Panel Discussion
17:20
Closing Speech
Mr Kenneth MAK, Co-Chairperson of Organising Committee of Hong Kong Concrete Institute
17:30
End of Conference
Proceedings for INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024
Emerging Technologies and Trends of Concrete and Related Materials Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow
VENUE
Jockey Club Auditorium
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom
Hong Kong
REGISTRATION
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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