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Hong Kong’s
Participation in WSB14
& Hosting of WSBE17
Ir Conrad WONG, Chairman of HKGBC (centre), gave a speech about Hong Kong’s hosting of
WSBE17 at the WSB14 Gala Dinner. On stage with him were Mr Paul CHAN, Secretary for
Development (left) and Dr Christopher TO, Executive Director of CIC (right).
in the SB Conference Series, supported by where Hong Kong’s deep commitment and The closing of WSB14 in Barcelona signifies
the CIC. In September 2013, the CIC and passion in sustainable buildings shone the start of the work required to make
HKGBC working closely together organised through. The official announcement was WSBE17 a follow up success. Hong Kong
the hugely successful two-day SB13 HK made in Barcelona during WSB14. WSBE17, has been and remains privileged to be able
Regional Conference themed ‘Urban Density to be held in 2017, will not only be a to shoulder this important responsibility to
& Sustainability’ with nine keynote speakers, significant chapter for the CIC and HKGBC, the enhance the global arena of sustainable built
44 papers presented and an outstanding co-organisers, but also a true recognition of environment, together with every one of you
attendance from over 500 delegates from Hong Kong’s resilience and drive in promoting who contribute to the same vision! See you in
Hong Kong and the region. the global green building movement. Many Hong Kong at WSBE17!
parties in Hong Kong contributed to the
Looking forward, Hong Kong will be hosting success of this bid, including the Government,
the next World Sustainable Built Environment industry and academia as well as supporters
Conference (WSBE17) in three years’ time. from the International Co-promoters of the SB
This follows a rigorous bidding exercise Conference Series and WSB14 Organisers.
The Development Bureau, CIC and HKGBC co-organised a Hong Kong Delegation Dinner at WSB14, which
was honoured by the presence of guests from the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China
in Barcelona, GBC España, SB Conference Series International Co-promoters, Hong Kong, and overseas.
226 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
Participation in WSB14
& Hosting of WSBE17
Ir Conrad WONG, Chairman of HKGBC (centre), gave a speech about Hong Kong’s hosting of
WSBE17 at the WSB14 Gala Dinner. On stage with him were Mr Paul CHAN, Secretary for
Development (left) and Dr Christopher TO, Executive Director of CIC (right).
in the SB Conference Series, supported by where Hong Kong’s deep commitment and The closing of WSB14 in Barcelona signifies
the CIC. In September 2013, the CIC and passion in sustainable buildings shone the start of the work required to make
HKGBC working closely together organised through. The official announcement was WSBE17 a follow up success. Hong Kong
the hugely successful two-day SB13 HK made in Barcelona during WSB14. WSBE17, has been and remains privileged to be able
Regional Conference themed ‘Urban Density to be held in 2017, will not only be a to shoulder this important responsibility to
& Sustainability’ with nine keynote speakers, significant chapter for the CIC and HKGBC, the enhance the global arena of sustainable built
44 papers presented and an outstanding co-organisers, but also a true recognition of environment, together with every one of you
attendance from over 500 delegates from Hong Kong’s resilience and drive in promoting who contribute to the same vision! See you in
Hong Kong and the region. the global green building movement. Many Hong Kong at WSBE17!
parties in Hong Kong contributed to the
Looking forward, Hong Kong will be hosting success of this bid, including the Government,
the next World Sustainable Built Environment industry and academia as well as supporters
Conference (WSBE17) in three years’ time. from the International Co-promoters of the SB
This follows a rigorous bidding exercise Conference Series and WSB14 Organisers.
The Development Bureau, CIC and HKGBC co-organised a Hong Kong Delegation Dinner at WSB14, which
was honoured by the presence of guests from the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China
in Barcelona, GBC España, SB Conference Series International Co-promoters, Hong Kong, and overseas.
226 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
