Session Host

Mr. Richard Wang

Associate Partner ERM

Dr Richard Wang is an Associate Partner at ERM Hong Kong office, specialising in decarbonisation and disclosure advisory. Richard is also the Co Head of the ULI HK Decarbonisation and Resilience Committee.

Speaking at

Wed 23 Oct 11:15 AM — 12:15 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Morning Breakout – IDEATE 3: The Case for Building Retrofits in Hong Kong – Overview and Case Studies

Ms. Ellie Tang, Fidelity International

Mr. Richard Wang, ERM

Mr. Alessandro Bisagni, BEE Incorporations

Mr. Felix Chan, Arup

Dr. Bruce Chong, Arup

Ms. Vimal Karpe, IXO Partners

Mr. Stefano Tronci, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Sustainability - Overview

As Hong Kong advances towards its 2050 carbon neutrality goals, the spotlight is on the critical role of existing building retrofits and unlocking the potential of existing assets.

This is not a 'one-size-fits-all' endeavour - we will delve into the nuances of integrated retrofit strategies to address energy efficiency, occupant comfort, climate resilience and evolving market demands. From engineering considerations, innovative technologies, policy support to financing mechanisms, these dynamic sessions will ignite engaging conversations and provide fresh perspectives on future-proofing our built environment.

The Case for Building Retrofits in Hong Kong - Overview and Case Studies

Download the state of play in retrofitting in just 60 minutes! In this intense session you will get a retrofit 101, a rapid-fire sharing of case studies, and a debriefing in small groups to narrow down this complex topic.

Wed 23 Oct 1:30 PM — 2:45 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Afternoon Breakout – IDEATE 3: Scaling Retrofits in Hong Kong – Panel Discussion and Interactive Roundtables

Ms. Jiwon Choi, Colliers

Ms. Vimal Karpe, IXO Partners

Ms. Camille Roche, Woods Bagot

Ms. Gladys So, J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Mr. Alexander Bent, Undivided Ventures

Dr. Bruce Chong, Arup

Ms. Ellie Tang, Fidelity International

Mr. Richard Wang, ERM

Harry Chik, JLL

Mr. Antonio Ng, Formwork IO

Ms. Pritya Widiarta, HSBC

Mr. Ray Zee, Chinachem Group

We will kick start this session with a roundup of the morning breakout on retrofits in Hong Kong, followed by a panel discussion where you will hear directly from the stakeholders themselves. Then, most importantly, ULI wants to hear from you! We will conduct focused small group roundtable discussions and end the session with a sharing of key takeaways from each group.