Please note that the Department of Urban Planning and Design Executive Talks x TPG Information will be held virtually via Zoom on 17 December 2022 (Saturday), 10:00 (HKT)
ZOOM Meeting Details
Meeting ID: 947 8737 9357
Password: 608543
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This event is designed as a platform for current and prospect master students to learn and discuss the ins and outs of working in the urban planning and design industry. Top-level executives are invited to share their insights/advice/understanding of what it takes to succeed in the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and get your questions answered by industry experts. Register now to reserve your spot.
Prof Ling Kar-kan, SBS
My Professional Career Started as a Planning Student Here
Prof KK Ling was the first batch graduate of the MSc (Urban Planning) program in 1983. He was the Director of Planning of HKSAR Government and President of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners. He is the Adjunct Professor of the DUPAD of HKU, the Adjunct Professor of CUHK and Professor of Practice (Planning) of PolyU. He is now the Director of Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation of PolyU, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Housing Society, Director of the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Ltd, and the Chairman of the Country and Marine Parks Board. He was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star in 2017 and the InnoStar Award 2021.
Sr Paul Tsui
GIS Empowered Sustainable Urban Development
Sr Paul Tsui is currently the CEO of Esri China (Hong Kong) while Esri is the world leader of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping software. Sr Tsui is serving as the Chairman of Land Surveying Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the Vice President of Hong Kong Geographic Information System Association.
Mr. Oren Tatcher
Urban Mobility: Why Hub Design Quality Matters
Oren Tatcher is Principal of OTC Ltd., a Hong Kong-based planning and design firm specializing in urban mobility and airports, including airport master plans and terminals, railway and bus stations, and mobility master plans. The office deploys creative and analytical interdisciplinary design and transportation approach to emphasizes high-quality, people-oriented and effective mobility systems that seamlessly integrate in the urban fabric, for the well-being of cities and their residents.
Ms. Rosita Wong
Paving Your Way for the Flourishing Housing Management Profession
Ms. Wong is an alumni of MHM programme. She is immediate past Chairlady of Education Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Housing (HKIH). Ms. Wong is now the General Manager of a property management company, which is a subsidiary of one of the biggest local developers. She has been working in the property management field for over 30 years.
Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact CC Leung by email at mccleung@hku.hk or by phone at 3917 2721.
