Highlights from International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices
《Highlights from International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices》
We are proud to have hosted the inaugural ‘International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices,’ a significant milestone organised by the Centre for Infrastructure Delivery (CeIDE) of the Department of Building and Real Estate at PolyU on 26 March 2026.
Bringing together top scholars, senior government officials and industry professionals, the Conference featured a day of insightful presentations and high-level discussions. We were privileged to have Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation), deliver the Welcoming Speech and our Guest of Honour, Mr Ricky LAU, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) Development Bureau of the Government of the HKSAR, for the Opening Address. Our distinguished speakers shared innovative strategies for navigating the growing complexities of global infrastructure delivery.
With the theme ‘Strategy & Sustainability’, the morning session was packed with a wealth of knowledge disseminated by our distinguished speakers:
• Prof. Jennifer WHYTE (Professor, School of Project Management Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney)
• Ir FONG Hok Shing, Michael, JP (Director, Civil Engineering and Development Department, The Government of the HKSAR)
• Prof. GOH Yang Miang, (Director, Centre for Project and Facilities Management (CPFM) National University of Singapore)
• Mr Kevin O'BRIEN (Chief Executive, Gammon Construction Limited)
One of the morning’s highlights was the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Centre of Excellence for Major Project Leaders (CoE) under the Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University, respectively. By establishing the International Alliance of Infrastructure Delivery, we have solidified a collective determination to bridge borders in the pursuit of excellence. This alliance will pool global expertise through joint research, knowledge exchange and policy development to transform infrastructure delivery into a more sustainable, resilient and equitable process.
The morning session concluded with a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Prof. CHAN Man Wai, Organising Committee Chairman and Associate Director (Partnership and Executive Education) of CeIDE and featured our special guest, Ir Prof. Thomas HO On-sing, JP, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council.
Following the morning’s engaging presentations and discussions, the momentum continued into the afternoon session. The distinguished speakers below shared their words of wisdom on the theme ‘Innovative Practices’:
• Prof. FANG Dongping (Professor, Director of the Institute for Future Cities and Infrastructures, Tsinghua University)
• Ir KWAN King Fa, Alex (Chief Executive Officer, Asia Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.)
• Ir Prof. CHAN Ping Chuen, Albert, MH (BRE Distinguished Research Professor and Director of CeIDE)
• Mr Sam FARRANDS (Honorary Advisor, IPPP and Head of Projects, King & Wood Mallesons)
In addition, Prof. SHEN Qiping, Geoffrey, Associate Vice President (Global Partnerships) of PolyU and Associate Director (Research) of CeIDE was invited to lead an insightful panel discussion.
The Conference culminated in closing remarks by Ir Prof. Michael YAM, Head of BRE. Participants undoubtedly left with not only fresh insights but also newly forged professional bonds. The success of this inaugural conference has laid a strong foundation for CeIDE’s future impact and our next conference.
A big thank-you goes to everyone who made this event a great success!
