The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Property and Facility Management Division Conference 2023 “Explored the Next Generation of Smart Property & Facility Management in Greater Bay Area”

HONG KONG SAR – OutReach Media – September 22, 2023 –
The Property and Facilities Management Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors hosted the 2023 Annual Conference. at the Chiang Chen Studio Theater at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University today.

With the theme of
“Next generation of intelligent property and facility management in the Greater Bay Area”, the conference attracted 230 guests from Hong Kong and the mainland. The conference brought together industry experts, practitioners and academics from across the Greater Bay Area to share ideas on industry development and explore the latest technology application strategies in real estate and asset management. facilities.
Ms Winnie HO Wing-yin, JP, Housing Secretary, Housing Bureau, Hong Kong Government Special Administration People’s Republic of China region, was present as guest of honor.

Due to rapid digital innovation and transformation in the construction sector in Hong Kong and the country in recent years, it would be important to explore the adoption of smart technologies in property and facilities management to facilitate the development of smart cities and improve the quality of life.

At the same time, the growing demand for property management and infrastructure development in the Greater Bay Area has generated new industrial dynamics. With the support of
Guangdong Property and Facilities Management Association of the Greater Bay Area,
Guangzhou Property Management Association And
Shenzhen Property Management Industry AssociationExperts and industry leaders from the continent engaged in fruitful discussions with local speakers and participants to shape the development of the industry in the future.

Ms. Winnie HO Wing-yin, JP, Secretary for Housing of the HKSAR Government mentioned in his opening remarks: “Embracing innovation and collaboration is crucial to improving the quality and efficiency of our property and facilities management services. The Housing Office has integrated innovative technology into construction and management services to improve efficiency, quality, safety and sustainability while reducing waste and pollution. Today’s conference provides a platform to leverage strengths, share best practices, and explore smart solutions in smart property and facility management in the Greater Bay Area, aligning with the government’s Smart City plan.

The conference included eight presentations and two roundtable discussions. Hosted by
Sr Professor HUI Chi Man Eddie, MH, JP, Professor at the Department of Building and Real Estate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Deputy Chairman of the Property Management Services Authority, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors – Property and Facilities Management Division and
Professor CHAN Yuk-kit, James, MH, JP, Managing Director of Charterwealth Professional Limited, twelve industry leaders were invited to explore the current opportunities and challenges of adopting smart technologies in property and facilities management and to share their visions of technology adoption in the Greater Bay Area over the next ten years.

Sister Paul WONG Kwok-leung, president of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, noted: “The conference theme, The Next Generation of Smart Property and Facilities Management in the Greater Bay Area, could not be more appropriate to resonate with our mission and vision. As we enter an era of unprecedented technological advancement, it is imperative that we leverage our expertise to shape a future that is not only smart, but also user-centric and age-friendly.