Upcoming Events
EGM and 31st AGM
HKAE will be holding an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) followed by the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 9th December 2024. The meetings will commence at 5:30 pm at the Private Dining Room I, Above and Beyond, 28/F, Hotel ICON.
- AGM
EGM and 31st AGM
- 9th December 2024, 17:30 PM to 19:00 PM
Dinner
- 9th December 2024, 19:00 PM to 20:30 PM
Past events
18th Mainland/ Hong Kong Science and Technology Co-operation Committee Meeting
We were invited to attend the 18th meeting of the "Mainland/Hong Kong Science and Technology Co-operation Committee" (MHKSTCC) and the related visit programme, which took place from 11 to 13 November 2024 in Xi'an.
Ir. Dr Alex CHAN, Senior Vice President of HKAE, represented HKAE at the meeting.
The MHKSTCC meeting, co-chaired by the Vice Minister of Science and Technology and the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, is typically held annually to provide a platform for representatives from both sides to engage in direct exchanges and discussions on issues of mutual interest.
- Other Activities
HKAES 117th Council Meeting
HKAES 117th Council Meeting was held on 28th October 2024 at the Victoria Suite, The Hong Kong Club.
- Council Meeting
HKAES 117th Council Meeting(Meeting)
- 28th October 2024, 18:00 PM to 19:00 PM
HKAES Fellowship Dinner
- 28th October 2024, 19:00 PM to 20:30 PM
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Victoria Suite, The Hong Kong Club
HKAES TechTalk – Towards 6G: The Impacts of Wireless Communications Technologies Research to Society
The HKAES TechTalk featuring Dr Justin CHUANG, Vice President, Communications Technologies, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), was held on 22 October 2024, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two, HKU. Dr CHUANG presented on “Towards 6G: The Impacts of Wireless Communications Technologies Research to Society”.
Please visit our YouTube channel for more TechTalk series.
- TechTalk Series
Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award Ceremony cum Distinguished Lectures 2023
Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award Ceremony cum Distinguished Lectures was sucessfully held on 23 August 2024 at HJ305, 3/F, Core J, PolyU. Four local experts, Prof Mingxin HUANG (HKU), Ir Prof Yi-Chun LU (CUHK), Prof Tommy WEI (PolyU) and Prof Angus Yip (CityU) won the award. On the day, around 200 engineers, scholars, industry experts and leaders gathered physically and virtually to celebrate the event.
To learn more about the award, please visit: https://hkestaward2023.hkaes.org/
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HKAES 116th Council Meeting cum Pitch Competition Award Ceremony
HKAES 116th Council Meeting cum Pitch Competition Award Ceremony was successfully held on 29th July 2024 at Victoria Suite, The Hong Kong Club. During the ceremony, we're honoured to have Ms. Lillian CHEONG, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR as our Guest of Honour, presenting the awards to the winning team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
To learn more about the Pitch Competition, please visit https://pitchcomp2023.hkaes.org/.
- Council Meeting
HKAES 116th Council Meeting(Dinner)
- 29th July 2024, 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM
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Victoria Suite, The Hong Kong Club
HKAES 116th Council Meeting (Dinner)*
- 29th July 2024, 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM
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Victoria Suite, The Hong Kong Club
HKAES TechTalk – Metallurgical Issues in Water Supplies in Hong Kong
The HKAES TechTalk featuring Prof. Alfonso Ngan, Kingboard Professor in Materials Engineering, Chair Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and Vice-President (Academic Development), HKU, was held on 26 June 2024, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two, HKU. Prof. Ngan presented on “Metallurgical Issues in Water Supplies in Hong Kong”.
Please click here for more details.
- TechTalk Series
Hong Kong Winners of the 15th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize
Professor C.C. Chan greeted the three winners of the 15th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize by the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), namely CHAN Ka Leung 陳家亮(CUHK), HU Jinlian 胡金蓮 (CityU HK), and SHUM Ho Cheung 岑浩璋 (HKU) after the presentation ceremony in Beijing on 25 June 2024.
Three nominees nominated by HKAES and being shortlisted to final round, include HU Jinlian 胡金蓮 (CityU HK), SHUM Ho Cheung 岑浩璋 (HKU), and LEE Shi-wei 李世瑋 (HKUST).
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HKAES TechTalk – Integration of AI and Wireless Networks for 6G Systems
The HKAES TechTalk featuring Professor Vincent Kin Nang LAU, Chair Professor of Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Director and Founder of HKUST-Huawei Joint Lab, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, was held on 21 May 2024, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two. Prof. Lau presented on “Integration of AI and Wireless Networks for 6G Systems”.
Please visit our YouTube channel for more TechTalk series.
- TechTalk Series
HKAES TechTalk – Creating New Radio Frequency Wave Technology for 6G
The HKAES TechTalk featuring Professor Ross Murch, Chair Professor, Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, was held on 23 April 2024, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two. Prof. Murch presented on “Creating New Radio Frequency Wave Technology for 6G”.
Please click here for more details.
- TechTalk Series
2023-24 Pitch Competition on Grand Challenge Engineering Topics for University Students
HKAES 2023-24 Pitch Competition on Grand Challenge Engineering Topics for University Students was held successfully on 13 April 2024. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, with their project “EcoFlight: Enhancing Aircraft Ground Operations for Reduced Carbon Emissions” won the competition.
To find out what their project is about, please visit https://pitchcomp2023.hkaes.org/.
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HKAES TechTalk – Collaborative Edge Computing for Ubiquitous AI
The HKAES TechTalk featuring Professor Jiannong Cao, Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor in Data Science, Chair Professor of Distributed and Mobile Computing, Director of RIAIoT, Director of UBDA, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was held on 26 March 2024, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two. Professor Cao presented on “Collaborative Edge Computing for Ubiquitous AI”.
Please click here for more details.
- TechTalk Series
One-day Tour to Shenzhen and Dongguan on 28 February
The one-day tour to Shenzhen and Dongguan was conducted on 28 February 2024. The tour led by the President, Ir Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, was attended by 21 participants.
During the tour, the participants visited Guangming District Urban Planning Exhibition in Shenzhen to learn about the positioning and development of Guangming District. They were given a guided tour of the significant scientific infrastructure, such as the "Brain Analysis and Brain Simulation" and "Synthetic Biology Research" facilities, to explore the technological capabilities and potential of Guangming District.
In the afternoon, the delegation visited Huawei's campus in Dongguan, where they had the opportunity to engage in an in-depth panel discussion with the top leaders of Huawei. The discussion fostered a strategic connection between HKAES and Huawei and allowed participants to gain valuable insights from a representative enterprise contributing to the scientific and technological development of the Greater Bay Area.
HKAES TechTalk – How clean is the air we breathe in urban areas?
The HKAES TechTalk featuring Professor Xiang-dong Li, Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE) and Director of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was held on 20 February 2024, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two.
Professor Li is a renowned expert in the field of environmental science and technology. With his extensive research experience, he has made significant contributions to the study of regional environmental pollution, urban environment, and sustainable technology. His expertise includes analyzing the impacts of metal, organic, and emerging pollutants on human health and ecological systems. He delivered an insightful presentation on “How clean is the air we breathe in urban areas?"
Please click here for more details.
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HKAES TechTalk – Living with Climate Extremes – Hong Kong Perspective
The HKAES TechTalk featuring Dr Pak Wai Chan, Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, HKSAR, was held on 23 January 2024, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two. Dr. Chan presented on “Living with Climate Extremes – Hong Kong Perspective”. Please click here for more details.
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HKAES TechTalk – Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050
The HKAES TechTalk featuring Dr. Kenneth KM Leung, Principal Assistant Secretary (Air Policy) at the Environment and Ecology Bureau, HKSAR, was held on 19 December 2023, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two. Dr. Leung presented on “Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050”. Please click here for more details.
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HKAES TechTalk – Magneto-electric Dipole – Advanced Antenna Technology for a Smart World
The HKAES TechTalk featuring Ir Prof. Kwai Man Luk, Head and Chair Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, was held on 28 November 2023, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two. Ir Prof. Luk presented on “Magneto-electric Dipole – Advanced Antenna Technology for a Smart World”. Please click here for more details.
- TechTalk Series
HKAES Distinguished Lectures by Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award Recipients
The Distinguished Lectures by Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award (Guanghua Award) recipients, co-organized by the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences and the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), will be held at PolyU on 15 November 2023 (Wednesday), 9:15 am - 12:00 noon. This series of Distinguished Lectures is part of the programme of the “Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award 2023” under the General Support Fund scheme of the Innovation and Technology Commission. We are honoured to have the following two recipients of the 13th Guanghua Award as our distinguished speakers:
Prof. Michael Rung-tsong Lyu
Choh-Ming Li Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Presentation: "Large Language Models: How long did they travel and how far can they go?"
Ir Prof. Alfonso Hing-wan Ngan
Chair Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Kingboard Professor in Materials Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
Presentation: "Materials-driven Micro-robotics"
For more detailed information about the event, please refer to the poster (https://bit.ly/Distinguished-Lectures-15Nov2023-v4).
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HKAES TechTalk – Fluid Mechanics for Carbon Reduction in Wastewater Treatment Plants
The HKAES TechTalk by Prof. Joseph Lee, President and Chair Professor, Macau University of Science and Technology, was held on 2 November 2023, from 4 pm to 5 pm, at The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two. Prof. Lee presented on “Fluid mechanics for carbon reduction in wastewater treatment plants”. Please click here for more details.
- TechTalk Series
One-day Tour to Shenzhen on 21 July 2023
The one-day tour to Shenzhen was successfully completed on 21 July 2023. The tour led by the President, Ir Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, was attended by 35 participants, including HKAES Fellows and the speakers/participants from the IBA Summit.
The participants visited Huawei Company's facility in Longgang, BYD Company's facility in Pingshan, Southern University of Science and Technology and its Cryo-EM Center in Nanshan to learn about the latest developments in technology and innovation in Shenzhen.
The delegation also met with Mr Qin Weizhong, the Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal Government and other key governmental officials to gain valuable insights into Shenzhen's economic and social development and its role in the GBA. The program ended with a dinner hosted by the Federation of Guangdong Academicians (廣東院士聯合會) and their Fellows.
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Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award Ceremony cum Distinguished Lectures
Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award Ceremony cum Distinguished Lectures was held on 3 June 2023 at Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU.
To learn more about the award, please visit: https://hkestaward.hkaes.org/
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International Area Bay Area Summit 2023
The HKAES International Bay Area Summit 2023 is a 2-day high level conference with a theme on innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and ecosystems aiming to explore ways of sustainable development of GBA. It will showcase a powerful line-up of speakers in the fields of advanced technologies, management, business and governance from New York, California and Tokyo Bay who will share with us their experience in development and operation of Bay Area economies under different technological, industrial and commercial environments. The Summit will enable participants to review the opportunities, challenges and cooperation between different Bay Area economies.
Learn More: http://ibas.hkaes.org/
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International Area Bay Area Summit 2023(Dinner)
- 20th February 2023, 18:30 PM to 22:00 PM
HKAES 110th Council Meeting cum Welcoming Dinner for New Fellows
The 110th Council Meeting cum Welcoming Dinner for New Fellows was held on 6th February 2023 at Hotel ICON .
- Council Meeting
HKAES 110th Council Meeting cum Welcoming Dinner for New Fellows(Meeting)
- 6th February 2023, 17:30 PM to 21:30 PM
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Hotel ICON
HKAES 110th Council Meeting cum Welcoming Dinner for New Fellows(Dinner)
- 6th February 2023, 17:30 PM to 21:30 PM
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Hotel ICON
HKAES visit to CAE on 14 September 2022
The President, Ir Dr Otto Poon, visited the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) and met with Prof Li Xiaohong, President of CAE on 14 September 2022. Please click here for more details.
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HKAES visit to CAST on 8 September 2022
The President, Ir Dr Otto Poon, visited Beijing and had a meeting with Wan Gang, President of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) on 8 September 2022. Please click here for more details.
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University Pitch Competition on Global Grand Challenges 2021-22
The University Pitch Competition on Global Grand Challenges 2021-22 was held successfully on 26 May 2022. The University of Hong Kong, with their project “PERfECT Viral Sewage Monitoring System” won the competition.
To find out what their project is about, please visit https://pitchcomp.hkaes.org/.
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The Academy Retreat 2018
The Academy Retreat 2018 was held on Saturday, 14th April 2018 at the Hong Kong Club.
The Retreat started at 12:30 pm and ended at 5:00 pm. The retreat is to examine the following issues to explore our way forward:
1. Change of name to “The Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE)
2. Need for manpower, financial support and office space
3. Public voices of HKAES
4. Prioritising and streamlining of activities
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The First Academy Dinner in 2018
Sir Gordon Ying Sheung WU, Chairman of the Board of Hopewell Holdings Limited and the Chairman of Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Limited, kindly accepted the President’s invitation to be the Guest of Honour of the First Academy Dinner 2018 and delivered a speech on “Land Supply – How much Hong Kong needs”.
- Academy Dinner
The First Academy Dinner in 2018
- 26th March 2018, 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
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Above and Beyond, Hotel Icon, Hong Kong
The Third Academy Dinner in 2017
Professor Tan Tieniu, Vice Minister of the Liaison Office of The Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR, kindly accepted the President’s invitation to be the Guest of Honour of the Third Academy Dinner 2017 and delivered a speech on “Science, Technology and Innovation: Global Trends and Local Opportunities” .
- Academy Dinner
The Third Academy Dinner in 2017
- 30th October 2017, 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
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The Hong Kong Club, Central, Hong Kong
The First Academy Dinner in 2017
Prof. Daniel M. CHENG has kindly accepted the President’s invitation to attend the Academy Dinner as the Guest of Honour and to deliver a speech on “The Future of Engineering in HK – Industry 4.0 and Beyond 香港工程前景 – 工業4.0 +” to HKAES Fellows.
Prof. Cheng is currently the Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Industries; Managing Director of Dunwell Enviro-Tech (Holdings) Ltd and also the President of Hong Kong Environmental Industry Association. He serves in many associations and Government Committees, and has played an advisory role in environmental protection policy & development areas in Hong Kong for over 15 years.
The Hong Kong Club, Central Hong Kong
- Academy Dinner
The First Academy Dinner in 2017
- 28th April 2017, 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
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The Hong Kong Club, Central Hong Kong
The Third Academy Dinner in 2016
Dr Franklin Tong Fuk-kay has kindly accepted the President’s invitation to attend the Academy Dinner as the Guest of Honour and delivered a talk to Fellows. Dr Tong is the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, Hong Kong, China. Dr Tong was a Professor at the Information Engineering Department of CUHK from 1996 to 2004. He currently serves as Adjunct Professor of the same Department. Fellows attended the Academy Dinner and exchanged views with Dr Franklin Tong Fuk-kay.
- Academy Dinner
The Third Academy Dinner in 2016
- 26th October 2016, 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
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Hong Kong Room, The Hong Kong Club, Central, Hong Kong
The Second Academy Dinner in 2016
Mrs Fanny LAW FAN Chiu-fun has kindly accepted the President’s invitation to be the Guest of Honour of the Second Academy Dinner 2016. Mrs Fanny LAW is a member of the Executive Council of the Government of the HKSAR and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation. She delivered a speech at the Academy Dinner.
The Eleventh Guanghua Science and technology Award has concluded and two of the candidates nominated by HKAES have been honoured with this prestigious award. Prof. C C Chan, Fellow of HKAES and Prof. Patrick Yue, Professor of HKUST have won the“Engineering Award” and “Youth Award” respectively. The Executive Committee has decided to take the opportunity of this Second Academy Dinner to celebrate Prof. C C Chan’s success of being honoured with the Guanghua Science and Technology Award. To show his appreciation, Prof. Chan has kindly agreed to sponsor the dinner.
Fellows attended the Second Academy Dinner 2016 to exchange views with Mrs Fanny LAW on the development of innovation and technology industry in Hong Kong and to celebrate together with Prof. C C Chan his success of winning the Guanghua Award.
- Academy Dinner
The Second Academy Dinner in 2016
- 28th July 2016, 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
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Harcourt Room, The Hong Kong Club, Central, Hong Kong
The First Academy Dinner in 2016
Prof. Tsui, Lap-Chee, the President of The Academy of Sciences of Hong Kong and the 14th Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Hong Kong has kindly accepted the HKAES President’s invitation to be the Guest of Honour of The First Academy Dinner of 2016. Prof. Tsui delivered a speech to the dinner. Fellows were encouraged to take the opportunity to exchange views with Prof. Tsui in this happy occasion.
- Academy Dinner
The First Academy Dinner in 2016
- 27th April 2016, 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
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Harcourt Room, The Hong Kong Club, Central, Hong Kong
The Third Academy Dinner in 2015
Prof. Wei Shyy has kindly accepted the President’s invitation to be the speaker of the 3rd Academy Dinner. Prof. Shyy is the Provost and Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He has established world–wide reputation as an eminent researcher and educator in aerospace and mechanical engineering. Fellows are encouraged to join the dinner to share Prof. Wei’s interest and experience.
- Academy Dinner
The Third Academy Dinner in 2015
- 22nd October 2015, 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
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China & Caernarvon Room, The Hong Kong Club, Hong Kong
Second Global Grand Challenges Summit ~ Student Day Competition
The HKAES was invited by the Chinese Academy of Engineering to form the Hong Kong Universities Alliance to compete with 14 other teams, including 5 from US, 5 from UK and another 4 from China in the Student Day Competition of the Global Summit.
The HKAES hosted a Lunch Reception for the Hong Kong University Alliance on 5 September 2015 at the Hong Kong Club. Mr. Nick Yang, Chairman of the Innovation and Technology Committee and Non-Official Member attended the Lunch Reception.
Final Update on the CAE-NAE-RAE Grand Challenges Summit ~ Student Day Competition
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The Second Academy Dinner in 2015
Mr. Nick Yang has been invited by the President’ to be the speaker as the Guest of Honour and delivered a talk to Fellows. Mr Yang was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited in 2003. He was the Executive Vice President of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University from 2010 to 2015. In March 2015, Mr Yang joined the Hong Kong SAR Government, serving as Advisor to the Chief Executive on Innovation and Technology, and Non-Official Member of the Executive Council.
- Academy Dinner
The Second Academy Dinner in 2015
- 12th August 2015, 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
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The Hong Kong Club, Central, Hong Kong
The First Academy Dinner in 2015
Prof. Chow Wan Ki has been invited by the President to be the speaker of this Academy Dinner. Prof. Chow is the Chair Professor of Fire Engineering and Head of the Department of Building Services Engineering of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prof. Chow is also the Fellow of HKAES. Prof. Chow’s presentation was on“Fire Hazards to Watch in Big Dense Cities”.
- Academy Dinner
The First Academy Dinner in 2015
- 27th April 2015, 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
The Third Academy Dinner in 2014
Dr York Liao, SBS had kindly accepted the HKAES President’s invitation to be the Guest of Honour of the Academy Dinner and delivered a speech on “ Reflections on two decades of Innovation and Technology Initiatives in Hong Kong” in the dinner gathering. Dr York Liao, being a co-founder of Varitronix International Ltd in 1978, is a pioneering technology innovator and entrepreneur in Hong Kong. Having served or chaired in numerous government committees, he is also a prominent figure in the educational and innovation & technology sectors.
- Academy Dinner
The Third Academy Dinner in 2014
- 13th October 2014, 11:30 AM to 14:00 PM
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Room China and Caernarvon, The Hong Kong Club, Central, Hong Kong
A Dinner between the HKAES and EURO-CASE on 5 June 2014
A dinner meeting with Dr. Jacques LUKASIK of EURO-CASE was held on Thursday, 5 June 2014 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club to discuss the potential collaboration between HKAES and EURO-CASE. Dr. Jacques LUKASIK is the Secretary General of EURO-CASE (Association of all the Europeans Academies of Engineering and Technology) which is a very influential body. He is also a member of the National Academy of Technologies of France (NATF). The HKAES President, Prof. Y L CHOI together with Prof. Joseph Lee, Prof. J M KO, Ir. James Chiu and Prof. Jian LU attended the meeting which is found to be very fruitful.
Photo – taken after the dinner meeting with Dr. Jacques LUKASIK (front row, first from left)
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The HKAES’s Beijing Visit from 1 – 4 June 2014
Invited by Prof. Zhou Ji, the President of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the HKAES Delegation, led by the President, Prof. Y L Choi, including Prof. Joseph H W Lee, Dr. Andrew Chan, Prof. Timothy Tong, Prof. C C Chan, Prof. J M Ko, Prof. Jian Lu, Ir. H S Kwong, Prof. Charles Ng and Prof. J G Teng visited Beijing from 1 – 4 June 2014. The Delegation attended the International Conference of Engineering Science and Technology 2014 (ICEST 2014) from 2 to 3 June and also attended as observers the Annual Council Meeting of CAETS 2014 on 4 June. The Delegation had meeting with Prof. Zhou Ji and his colleagues to discuss the enhancement of Collaboration between HKAES and CAE. The Delegation also took the opportunity to meet with other academies including HAE, NATF, NAE and RAE for strengthening the bilateral relationship during their stay in Beijing.
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HKAES Distinguished Lecture 2013 Smart City “Computing for the Future of the Internet”
The Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences 5th Distinguished Lecture was held on 9 November, 2013 at the Cheung On Tak Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. (click to see the leaflet)
- Distinguished Lectures
HKAES Distinguished Lecture 2012 “Smart Grids: Promises, Opportunities and Challenges”
The Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences 4th Distinguished Lecture was held on 9 June, 2012.(click to see the leaflet)
- Distinguished Lectures
Dinner Talk by visitor from Royal Academy of Engineering, UK
Prof. Robert Mair, Fellow of Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering, was invited to give a dinner talk to the Fellows of the Academy on 3 November 2011 at the Hong Kong Club, Central, Hong Kong . Prof. Mair is the Sir Kirby Laing Professor of Civil Engineering of the University of Cambridge. The title of his talk is “The Role of an Academy of Engineering in a knowledge economy”. (click to see the poster)
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HKAES Distinguished Lecture 2011 “Powering the planet – Hong Kong’s energy challenge”
The Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences 3rd Distinguished Lecture was held on 18 June, 2011 at 10:00am in Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and presentation were given by Professor Timothy W. TONG and Professor Ziqiang PAN. (click to see the leaflet) and “World Energy Demand and Energy Security for Hong Kong” PPT presentation by Professor Timothy W. TONG.
- Distinguished Lectures
HKAES Distinguished Lecture 2010 “Water and Environment: World Water Challenges — are we ready to respond?”
The Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences 2nd Distinguished Lecture was successfully held on 6 November, 2010 at 9:30 am in Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library. With the great efforts the Organizing Committee put in publicizing the event, the lecture was well attended by over 120 participants including Fellows. (click to see the leaflet)
The HKAES Distinguished Lecture 2010 held at the Hong Kong Central Library
- Distinguished Lectures
Report on HKAES Inaugural Distinguished Lecture cum Book Launch of “HKAES – The First 15 Years”
The Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences Inaugural Distinguished Lecture cum Book Launch of “HKAES – The First 15 Years” was successfully held on 2 November, 2009 at 6:30 pm in Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library.With the great efforts the Organizing Committee put in publicizing the event, it attracted some 160 participants, including 24 HKAES Fellows. (click to see the leaflet)
“Fellows Logistics and technology: does Hong Kong still have the innovative edge? ” presented by Professor Chung-Jen Tan.
- Distinguished Lectures