Group photos in the Opening Ceremony
Panel discussion showing Prof. Joel Idt speaking
Prof. CS Poon as keynote speaker
Panel discussion
PolyU is dedicated to advancing its leadership in education and research while championing a carbon-neutral Hong Kong. At ReThink HK, the Sustainable Business Conference & Expo, PolyU co-presented a forum titled “Building the Future: Where Construction Meets Sustainability, Innovation, and Finance” in collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau, Business France, and the French Foreign Trade Advisors on 11 September. The event was supported by PolyU’s Research and Innovation Office and Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology.
More than 100 attendees gathered at the ReTHINK HK Expo to engage with prominent leaders from academia and industry. Prof. Kar-kan Ling, SBS, Interim Vice President (Campus Development and Facilities) of PolyU, alongside Mr. Bertrand Lortholary, Ambassador of France to China, inaugurated the event, highlighting the shared dedication of France and Hong Kong to sustainable development.
The event featured keynotes by Ir Prof. C.S. Poon, Distinguished Research Professor of the PolyU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, on green construction materials, and Prof. Joel Idt from Université Gustave Eiffel on the legacy of the Paris 2024 Games. These presentations sparked engaging panel discussions with experts, including Prof. Jeff Shen, Associate Professor in the PolyU Department of Building and Real Estate, as well as representatives from Swire Properties, Saint-Gobain, Siveco, and more.
The event concluded with resounding success, bringing together thought leaders, industry pioneers, and passionate attendees for an afternoon of insightful dialogue and forward-thinking ideas. Together, PolyU looks forward to continuing this journey toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
