Bridging Practice and Innovation: Technology and AI Application in Design and Building Industry
Date: 21 May 2026

Join us for an inspiring seminar on how technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping the future of architecture. Hear directly from HKIA practitioners as they share real-world applications and practical insights, while experts from HKSTP-based companies showcase the latest innovations and emerging trends. This event is more than just a knowledge exchange, it’s a chance to connect with industry leaders, explore opportunities for collaboration, and stay ahead of the curve in both local and international markets.

 

Date: 21.5.2026 (THU) 

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Language: Cantonese
CPD Hours: 1.5 hours
Admission: Free
Quota: Physical: 50 persons (First-come-first-served) Online: 500 persons
Delivery: Hybrid (Pre-registration required); HKIA premise or online seminar

 

Speakers:

Ar. Henry Man

Project Director, LWK + PARTNERS

Deputy Committee Chair, PDLC, HKIA

Committee Member, Digital Sustainability Committee, HKIA

Ms. Jackie Wong 

CEO, Chain Technology Development

CHAIN provides one-stop Digital Twin solutions applying innovative technology for the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) and property management markets.

Website: https://chaintechdev.com/

Ms. Helen Huang

Sales Manager (GBA), NewTechWood

NewTechWood provides eco friendly  composite wood deck tiles made from 95% recycled materials such as plastic bottles and reclaimed wood fibers, maintenance free and rotting, fading, staining, scratching- resistant.

Website: https://www.newtechwoodintl.com/

Ms. Penney Chong
Co-founder & CEO, Green Vigor

Green Vigor provides patented modular hydropower recycle system, installed directly in building water tank and connect to the inlet pipe, transforming wasted energy into valuable electricity to power your building.

Website: https://www.green-vigor.com/

Mr. Ivan Choi

Business Development Manager, I2Cool

I2Cool provides passive radiative cooling technology with high solar reflection which can reduce surface temp up to 42C, saving AC energy consumption up to 40%- in the form of cooling paint, cooling adhesive member, cooling ceramic tiles.

Website: https://i2cool.com/

Dr. Celeste Lai

Chief Project Officer, A-grade energy

A-Grade Energy has four main business streams: thin-film CdTe solar glass, energy storage systems, EV supercharging solutions, and a flow battery currently under development. One of the first company introducing Cadmium Telluride-based CdTe BIPV to HK.

Website: www.agrade.energy

Moderator:

Ar. Roy Liu

Managing Director, Gravity Architects Ltd

Deputy Board Chair,

Board of Mainland and Belt & Road Affairs, HKIA

 

Registration Link: CPD Seminar: Technology and AI Application in Design and Building Industry – 填寫表單