The first BTRi Conference served as a pivotal platform for connecting professionals, universities, government and private sector to share insights and best practices, driving construction innovation in the ever-evolving landscape.

Guest of Honour: Ir Ricky LAU, The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)

Panel Discussion 1: "Powering Innovation: BTRi as the Catalyst to Promote Construction Innovation and Address Industry Challenge"

Moderator

• Mr Steve LEWIS, Partner and Hong Kong Head of Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Global Head of Infrastructure Technology, Ernst & Young

Panelists

• Ir Franco CHEUNG, Director (Projects), Hong Kong Housing Society

• Prof Kwok Fai CHUNG, Professor and Director of Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong Branch), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Ir John KWONG, Board of Director, BTRi

• Ir LAI Ho-cheong, Alvin, Assistant Director/New Buildings 2, Buildings Department

• Mr Wing LAW, Chief Executive Officer, Asia, AtkinsRéalis Asia Limited

Panel Discussion 2: "From Hong Kong to GBA and the World: Strengthening Our Role as an International Leader in Construction Innovation"

Moderator

• Mr ChiSum LI, Partner, Government & Infrastructure Advisory, Head of Government & Public Sector, Hong Kong, KPMG Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited

Panelists

• Mr HUNG Cheung Shew, JP, Chairman, China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited

• Mr Andy KWOK, Managing Director, Binnies Hong Kong Limited

• Mr LI Kiu Yin, Michael, JP, Director, Architectural Services Department

• Prof Wei PAN, Board of Director, BTRi, Head, Department of Civil Engineering of HKU

• Ir Alfred WONG, Principal Strategist(Building Technology and Research), Project Strategy and Governance Office, Development Bureau