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BEAM Society International Conference 2025

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Morning Session
8:30 Registration and Reception
9:00 Commencement of Conference 
9:05  15th Anniversary Commemorative Video 
9:10

Welcoming Speech

Sr Frankie SO Hung Fai
Chairperson, BEAM Society Limited

9:15 

Speech by Guest of Honour

Ms HO Pui Ling, Doris, JP
Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning & Lands),
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

9:25

Speech by Officiating Guest

Mr Victor TAI Sheung-shing, JP
Under Secretary for Housing,
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

9:30

Mr Nicholas HO Lik-chi
Commissioner for Belt and Road,
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

9:35 Ceremony and Group Photo Session
10:00

Keynote Speech 

Dr Rocky TUNG
Director and Head of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council


 Souvenir Presentation

Session One

The Integration of ESG Principles and Green Certification Tools in Advancing Green Finance in the Greater Bay Area 

10:15

Mr P C CHAN
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency

Topic: Collective Future: Leveraging ESG Disclosure and Green Certification for Seizing Green Development Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area

10:30

Prof Stan Ho Ming HO
Chairman, ARC Ratings

Topic: How can investor demand be driven towards prioritising ESG-compliant and green building assets, thereby initiating a paradigm shift in financial strategies?

10:45

Ir C S HO
Chief Executive Officer, BEAM Society Limited

Topic: How does the BEAM Plus certification verify that buildings meet established sustainability standards and targets?

11:00 

Round Table Discussion

Moderator: Dr Benny CHOW Ka Ming
Conference Chairperson, 15th Anniversary Organising Committee, BEAM Society Limited 


Souvenir Presentation 
11:25 Coffee Break

Session Two

Data-Driven Decarbonisation: Scaling Cross-Sector Synergy from Policy to Grids to Smart Buildings 

11:35 

Mr Lawsons YUE Chak-sang
Assistant Director/New Buildings 1,Buildings Department, 
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Topic: Smart Governance: Digital Transformation for Building Control and Sustainability

11:50

Mr Ronald YOUNG Wing Hong
Head of Sustainable Banking Development,
Banking Policy Department, Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Topic: How can governments and industries collaborate to establish regulations and best practices that foster sustainable digital transformation?

12:05 Ms Melanie H.Y. KWOK
Deputy General Manager (Sustainability & Innovation), Sino Group

Topic: Sino Group: Building a Sustainable Future with Our Stakeholders
12:20 Round Table Discussion

Moderator: Ar Dr Tony IP Chung Man, MH
Chairperson, BEAM Expert Panel (Site Aspect), BEAM Society Limited

Souvenir Presentation 
13:00  Lunch 

 Session Three

Orchestrating Carbon-Neutral Cities: Digital Twins, Energy Systems & Collaborative Ecosystems in the Greater Bay Area

14:20

Keynote Speech 

Ms Tracy Wong HARRIS
Executive Vice President, Hong Kong Green Finance Association


Souvenir Presentation 
14:35 

Mr Patrick HO
Head of Sustainable Development, Swire Properties Limited

Topic: Driving Sustainability and Decarbonisation with Digital Innovations

14:50

Mr Yann KRYSINSKI
Chief Executive Officer, Solideo, 2024 Paris Olympic Delivery Authority

Topic: How to deliver a low carbon, very large and complex, construction programme on time and on budget, lessons learned from the Paris 2024 Olympics experience

15:05

Mr Joseph LAW Ka Chun 
Managing Director, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited

Topic:Collaborative Energy System for Net Zero

15:20 Round Table Discussion

Moderator: Ar Yvonne IEONG In Leng
Director, BEAM Society Limited 

Souvenir Presentation 

Session Four

AI-Driven Intelligence: Orchestrating Human-Centric, Sustainable & Future-Proof Building Operations 

15:50

Ir Dr Edward CHAN
Deputy General Manager, Project Management 2 Department, Henderson Land Development Company Limited

Topic: Digital Transformation journey, unlocking the value of a future-proof and people-centric smart green building

16:05 

Ir Dr Bruce CHONG Wang-hei
Fellow and Director, Climate & Sustainability Group, Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited

Topic: Harnessing 3D Mapping and Data-Driven Approach for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: Insights from Practice

16:20 

Ir Leo LEUNG Chi Hang
Assistant General Manager (Maintenance), Sino Property Services

Topic: Optimising Chiller Plant Operations by a Smart Approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation?

16:35  Round Table Discussion

Moderator: Ar Dr Adrian LO Yee Cheung
Director, BEAM Society Limited

Souvenir Presentation 
16:55

Closing Remarks

Ir Victor CHEUNG Chi Kong
Chairperson, 15th Anniversary Organising Committee, BEAM Society Limited

17:00 End of Conference