PReCIT Innovation and Technology Forum Series: Planning, Land and Housing for Innovation and Technology Development in Hong Kong
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Date
26 Aug 2022
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Organiser
Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT) of PolyU
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Time
10:30 - 12:30
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Venue
M1603, PolyU / Online via Zoom
Enquiry
PReCIT precit.office@polyu.edu.hk
Remarks
Language: English. Seats are on a first come first served basis. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email.
Summary
The HKSAR Government has been providing ceaseless support to the development of Innovation and Technology (I&T) in Hong Kong to reinforce the city’s status as an international innovation and technology hub. In response to the Government’s direction, the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is going to organize the PReCIT Innovation and Technology Forum Series in order to facilitate constructive discussions in society for impactful ideas.
The forum entitled “Planning, Land and Housing for Innovation and Technology Development in Hong Kong”, is organized by PReCIT, and co-organized by the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS), Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (JCDISI), Research and Innovation Office (RIO) and the Smart City Consortium. Speakers will share their insights on the positioning of Northern Metropolis as “HK’s Technology Corridor” to accelerate Hong Kong’s development into an innovative economy. Related hot issues will be addressed during the panel discussion session.
Speakers:
Dr Winnie Tang, MH, JP
Founder and Honorary President of Smart City Consortium
Prof. Kar Kan Ling, SBS
Professor of Practice (Planning) and Director of Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation, PolyU
Mr Simon Wong
Vice President (Campus Development and Facilities), PolyU
Ir Prof. H.C. Man
Dean of Faculty of Engineering, PolyU
Biography and Abstract of the Speakers
Please click HERE for registration.
Deadline for registration: 21 August 2022
All are welcome!
Supporting Organizations:
1) Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design
2) The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
3) The Hong Kong Institute of Planners
4) The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
5) The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
(in alphabetical order)