Conference Schedule

Thu, March 09

Mar 09
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Registration

March 09, 2023 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Welcome and introductions

March 09, 2023 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Opening remarks: Hong Kong: Big picture & possible futures

Hong Kong’s fascination is that it has always been a place at the edge, from before its time as a colony through today as a special administrative region. Hong Kong’s identity remains contested – between extremes – and its survival and success has come from accepting, and exploiting, its ambiguity. The city’s edginess made people […]

March 09, 2023 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Blurring the boundaries

How digital behaviours are influencing physical behaviours and implications for space, place and the built environment. Looking for physical clues from the digital world. How Web3 “first concepts” are breaking established norms. Where physical leads and where digital leads. How art intersects with the built environment and the metaverse. Join us in discussion with industry […]

March 09, 2023 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Coffee break

March 09, 2023 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Talking about Hong Kong

Since 2019, Hong Kong has been through a variety of significant challenges, yet its community and citizens have persevered. And now is the time to redefine and reposition how the world sees Hong Kong. How can the real estate community help Hong Kong with communicating its special identity, within home and abroad? What can be […]

March 09, 2023 10:45AM – 11:30 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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ULI updates: UrbanPlan, the ULI Hong Kong Foundation, and Art in Place

March 09, 2023 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Lunch

March 09, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Sustainability in valuation: The future of capital markets?

Hong Kong has an active green building movement and an ambition for mandatory climate risk disclosure to support its carbon neutrality by 2050 target. With these policy signals in place, are capital markets responding? Is sustainability priced into property valuation? The discussion will explore our key priorities in sustainable building, their challenges and opportunities, and […]

March 09, 2023 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Regeneration: Upcycling properties in the context of urban renewal

Large-scale redevelopment is the usual path for urban renewal in Hong Kong. This panel will explore an alternative approach through refurbishment and repositioning of existing older properties, within a district also undergoing change itself. What are the pros and cons to this strategy, and how does it help transform the area’s community and business fabric? […]

March 09, 2023 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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ULI membership orientation and meet & greet

Welcoming new members, long-time members or those interested in joining the ULI family! Join this interactive session to hear about how you can make the most of your ULI membership! Whether you are a new or existing member, we will share with you ULI’s latest resources, answer your questions, and provide an opportunity to meet & greet fellow ULI members.

March 09, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, The Peak In-person
Mar 09
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Coffee break

March 09, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Making progress on housing in Hong Kong

Housing is a key consideration for Hong Kong as we reposition ourselves for the future and one of ULI Hong Kong’s focus areas.   We are honoured and delighted to welcome Ms Winnie Ho, JP, Secretary for Housing for HKSAR, to the ULI Hong Kong Conference.Ms Ho will join Nicholas Brooke GBS JP, a former […]

March 09, 2023 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Why do the global capital markets players choose to be in HK? Challenges and opportunities as we look to the future

With Hong Kong Stock Exchange ranking #3 globally in 2022 in terms of total funds raised, and still remaining a regional HQ hub for variety of MNCs, Hong Kong seemingly has the right tools to remain a global financial center. However, competition from Singapore, COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions continue to challenge this assumption. Are […]

March 09, 2023 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Afternoon wrap-up and interactive session

March 09, 2023 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person
Mar 09
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Cocktail reception at The Lounge

March 09, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi In-person