RICS 150th anniversary series: Realising Hong Kong’s smart city vision (Feb 2018)

Hong Kong has been taking steps to catch up on the “smart data revolution”. The government has recently announced its smart city blueprint. In response to this, RICS has gathered industry experts to discuss what lies ahead – the unique challenges, hardware/software required, collaborating among key stakeholders, learning from overseas cases, and more.

Event overview

Hong Kong’s reputation as one of the world’s leading international cities is well earned. That said, the city has been relatively slow to capitalise on the latest “smart data revolution”. With Hong Kong’s smart city blueprint now published and the government firmly committed to the cause, it’s time for the industry to focus on implementation and specifics.

The government’s official “Smart City Blueprint” aims to embrace innovation, strengthen the economy, and improve quality of life. This seminar will focus on the specific challenges, opportunities, and solutions we face in transforming Hong Kong into a leading smart city. The event will also explore how we can learn from international success stories, and apply their innovative methods or concepts in a Hong Kong context.

The seminar will explore:

• What does HK need to build itself into a smart city?
• What hardware and software does HK need to actualise a smart city plan?
• Overseas experience in smart city transformation
• Collaboration amongst key stakeholders – importance and how to do it
  

An audience Q&A session will be held after the presentation and panel discussion.

Panel moderator

• Ray Wong, Managing Partner, Biscovery Limited
  

Panellists

• Albert Wong, Director, Consulting, PwC Hong Kong
• Prof Masaru Yarime, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong
• Eric Yeung, President of Smart City Consortium
  

RICS 150th Anniversary

In 2018, RICS celebrates its 150th anniversary. A wide-ranging programme of activities will run throughout the year. These will celebrate the depth and breadth of the surveying profession and its contributions to civilisation. In addition to celebrating history, RICS will also look to the future to promote pride in the profession, inclusion and diversity, and to inspire the next generation.

Proudly sponsored by

150th anniversary sponsor

Hongkong Land Limited

Deadline for registration: Thursday 01 February, 18:00