HONG KONG, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- RICS Hong Kong Annual Conference will again be organized in Hong Kong this year with a theme on "Why, What and How -- The Truth Behind Sustainability: Building Towards a Vision". The event will be held at Conrad Hong Kong Hotel at 9:00am on 14th May 2011 (Saturday) with Mrs Carrie Lam, Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government, as an Opening Keynote Speaker.
Reflecting the rising importance of sustainability, this year's conference will focus on the topic of sustainability in the built environment, which is a fundamental issue that the real estate industry in Hong Kong needs to take into consideration. It is central to the growth of the Hong Kong real estate market and a key to the city's long-term success as a regional hub. In addition, the conference will feature with sharing from renowned international experts from UK, USA and Singapore and also interesting thematic panel discussions aiming to offer a platform for industry players to interact.
Speakers of the Conference include:
| Opening Keynote Speaker | Mrs. Carrie Lam, GPS, JP | Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government |
| Keynote speakers | Dr. David Fisher** | Architect, Chairman, Dynamic Architecture Group |
| Mr. Mann Young | Regional Head of Sustainability, Asia, Lend Lease | |
| Dr. Ann Heywood | Principal, College of Estate Management | |
| Panelists | Mr. Michael Moir | Director of Property, Hong Kong Jockey Club |
| Mr. Christopher Tung | Partner, K&L Gates (Hong Kong) | |
| Mr. Raymond Lopinski | Vice President, Facilities Asia Pacific, Sony Pictures Entertainment | |
| Mr. Andrew MacPherson | Partner, EC Harris | |
| Prof. KS Wong | Director of Sustainable Design, Ronald Lu & Partners Chairman of Green Labelling Committee, Hong Kong Green Building Council |
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| Mr. Kyran Sze | Executive Director, Aedas Limited | |
| Moderators | Mr. One See Lian | Global President, RICS (2010 - 2011) |
| Mr. Chris Brooke | Chairman, RICS Asia Board |
Commenting on the forthcoming conference, Mr Nigel Smith, Chairman of Organizing Committee, said, "We believe sustainability in built environment is an important and urgent matter as the government and industry players in Hong Kong are keen to understand the impact of sustainability on the real estate industry. This conference is aimed to draw attention from our members and other industry professions, and encourage their participation by contributing their professional views on how to address the sustainability and green building issues."
** Dr. David Fisher is architect of the renowned Dynamic Tower that was recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the "Best Inventions of the Year". For more information, please visit: http://www.ameinfo.com/175360.html.
All media is welcomed to join the conference. To register, please call Ms Belinda Chan / Mr. Guillermo Rodriguez of RICS Asia PR office at +852-23720090.
About RICS & RICS Asia
RICS is the world's leading qualification when it comes to professional standards in land, property and construction.
In a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial organisations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics, attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism.
Over 100 000 property professionals working in the major established and emerging economies of the world have already recognised the importance of securing RICS status by becoming members.
RICS is an independent professional body originally established in the UK by Royal Charter. Since 1868, RICS has been committed to setting and upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity -- providing impartial, authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society. RICS is a regulator of both its individual members and firms enabling it to maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled client confidence in the sector.
The RICS Asia supports a network of over 11,000 individual professionals across the Asia Pacific region with an objective to help develop the property and construction markets in these countries, by introducing professional standards, best practice and international experience. It promotes RICS and its members as the natural advisors on all property matters. It also ensures that services and career development opportunities are provided to members.
The RICS Asia region covers national associations and local groups locating in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, The People's Republic of China and the SAR Hong Kong. It also has members working across the region such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos PDR, Macao, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, The Maldives, The Philippines, Timor East and Vietnam. For more information, please visit: www.ricsasia.org.
Media enquiry, please contact:
RICS Asia Public Relations Representative
Ms Belinda Chan / Ms Polly Tsang
Tel: +852-2372-0090
Fax: +852-2372-0490
Mobile: +852-9379-3045 / +852-6108-5435
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