Sara has been with ZHA for 24 years. She has held key roles on several major ZHA cultural projects throughout Europe and internationally, as well as various civic and infrastructure schemes. Sara is particularly interested in construction methodology and concrete design, and she lectures on these subjects regularly for architecture schools and industry events. She is registered as an architect in both the UK and Germany.

Yanchee leads Eckersley O’Callaghan’s Hong Kong office, which he set up in 2017 after relocating from the London office. A structural engineer by background and also with practise in design management and communications across a 20 year career, Yanchee believes in the value of establishing robust and integrated engineering strategies at the outset of every project that unlock the ambition of the architecture and the client’s brief. He leads our involvement on projects including The Henderson, a commercial tower on Wellington Street, and an event space at 11 Skies in Hong Kong and the Star Pavilion in Shanghai. Yanchee teaches at the Hong Kong University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Lizette is a facade design specialist with over a decade of international experience. She is driven by a keen interest to future-proof existing and emergent materials and methods in the context of a world moving swiftly towards zero carbon.

In early 2023, Lizette co-founded INSIDE X OUTSIDE (IXO) with Vimal Karpe. Headquartered in Hong Kong, IXO is a positive impact firm. By focusing on the environmental and societal benefits of city-scale decarbonisation, Lizette and Vimal bring their deep technical knowledge of downstream “majority materials” – which we define as primary structure and envelope – to upstream decision makers.

With a breadth and depth of knowledge attained across multiple sectors – through work with designers, architects, developers and contractors – IXO’s alternative engineering ethos is governed by pragmatism, curiosity and collaboration.

Stefano is an Italian architect with over 15 years of professional experience in mixed-use, master planning, civic architecture, urban design, and interior design. A graduate from the University of Florence, he has built his career working across China including Beijing and Hong Kong.

He leads the Global Impact Group for the Asia region, leading the regional agenda on sustainability and wellness. His professional experience has enabled him to build a deep understanding of the China and Asia markets, the challenges faced by cities developing in this region, and the expectations of an ever-changing population of future users. Sustainability, health, and wellbeing are at the core of his ethos, which incorporates sustainable processes and technologies to create a solution that serves the environment and the communities and people he designs for.

Donald has worked globally as architect and developer for over 30 years. He is familiar with both public and private construction projects and believes in the power of design and technology to empower society. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Chinachem Group. He was the Managing Director of Nan Fung Development and before Nan Fung, Director of Foster and Partners and the Authorised Person – Architect for the Hong Kong International Airport Passenger Terminal (HKIA Silver Medal Winner) and many infrastructure projects at Chek Lap Kok. The airport was awarded the Top Ten Construction Projects in the World and has won numerous awards including the Best Airport in the World since opening in 1998.

Donald is active in community services. He has held multiple leadership roles in NGO and professional bodies that focus on community, design and innovation. He is the Board Chairperson of the Construction Innovation and Technology Application Centre and also a Board member of the Business Environment Council, Hong Kong Design Centre, Hong Kong Green Building Council, Habitat of Humanity HK and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. Donald also serves as a Member of the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, Land and Development Advisory Committee and the Hospital Governing Committee of Hong Kong Eye Hospital & Kowloon Hospital. He was the Former President of Hong Kong Institute of Architects and the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design, as well as the former Chairman of the Architects Registration Board, HKSAR.

Mr. Simon Chan is the Technical Director of Far East Façade (Hong Kong) Ltd. With over 30 years of experience in curtain wall design, he has extensive and profound knowledge in the façade industry in Hong Kong and Overseas. Throughout the years, he successfully designed and tested more than hundred of curtain wall projects.

Mr. Chan had involved in some major projects in Hong Kong and around the world. He was responsible and in charge for all design works for Burj Khalifa in Dubai, it is the world tallest building at 828 meter height with façade area of 12,500 square meters.

Mr. Chan received his Master degree in Construction Engineering and Management (Griffith University, Australia) in 2006. He was a guest speaker in the Open University of Hong Kong for the Professional Diploma Course in Façade Engineering & Management in 2011. Mr. Chan has been elected as the Vice President of Hong Kong Façade Association ("HKFA") 2020-2023.

Rumen Yordanov is an award-winning building systems and sustainability engineer with experience in high-profile projects across Asia-Pacific and Europe including commercial, residential, educational, industrial and critical systems.

Rumen is the founder and managing director of Asian European Engineering as well as the CEO of EnergyGlare. His experience includes MEP design, indoor air quality, energy efficiency and building physics modelling as well as decarbonization, and green fintech development.

Some of the notable local projects with Rumen’s participation include Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, The University of Hong Kong, and retail store portfolios of Moncler and YSL among others. Rumen has been named top 5 new faces of engineering for 2014 by ASHRAE, and he is a USGBC Faculty and a past LEED International Roundtable Representative on behalf of Hong Kong.”

Christopher is an Associate at Lead8 and a lead designer on 11 SKIES, Hong Kong’s largest retail, dining and entertainment development next to Hong Kong International Airport. His portfolio also includes the future Site 3 of the New Central Harbourfront in Hong Kong, one of the most important strategic additions to the city's Central Business District.

Previously working for global multi-disciplinary design practices on retail and mixed-use projects throughout China, Christopher has continued to build on his reputation for delivering complex projects for a wide range of sectors, from small-scale retail interiors to integrated mixed-use developments and masterplanning. His award-winning work on 11 SKIES in Hong Kong has seen his contribution to sustainable and smart façade design and architecture in the city, with the development’s first phase achieving BEAM Plus (New Buildings) v1.2 Provisional Platinum Rating Certificate, US LEED Platinum Pre-certification, and WELL Building Standard Platinum Pre-certification.

Originally from San Diego, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Northeastern University in Boston.

Ho Sung Kim is a Masters-qualified architect from the University of Pennsylvania with more than 3 years’ experience in architectural façade on projects across Hong Kong, Macau, Korea and further afield including the USA and Central Africa.

He has acquired exceptional skills in BIM modelling of façade systems to model, develop and detail façade systems to a level that allows him to automate deliverables including fabrication drawings. Utilising his skills in parametric modelling and scripting, he is able to propose and finalise form finding, penalisation and rationalisation for complex geometric designs.

Charles started his career in the aluminium windows and doors industry in Singapore and has since accumulated 20 years of working experience in the field of façade design and engineering.

An opportunity in 2008 took him to the Middle East, where he joined the Permasteelisa Gartner Dubai office to work on Qatar’s Al Hamad International Airport.

Following the project’s completion, he moved to the Permasteelisa Group’s office in Shanghai, China to undertake a local management role of the design office, and was involved RPBW’s first project in China – The OōEli Complex, Hangzhou.

He subsequently relocated to Hong Kong in 2018 to work on the M+ Museum, and has now taken on a regional role, overseeing Permasteelisa’s design offices in Asia.

In his free time – where available – he likes to zone out on his bicycle during long rides, take on road trips in places less travelled and capture mesmerizing images on his little camera.

Heng joined Dow in 2018 to support the rapid increasing market in Asia. Before joining Dow, he worked in Arup façade team in HK for 6 years. With the education background of polymer in China and UK, and more than 10 years working experience in Asia, he is well versed in construction practices of this region.

His daily routine is to support hundreds of projects every year in HK, Macao, as well Mainland China and other Asia regions. Through his career, Heng shows excellent initiatives in innovations and solutions to maximize new product implementation.

Heng and Dow are focusing on cleaner and safer solutions to provide more and more green and reliable products, aiming the carbon neutrality target. Along with the new products and optimized formulation, there is huge potential to shape a better world.

Olaf Conreur is based in Axalta’s European Headquarter in Basel in Switzerland. He is the Global Construction Segment Strategy Director and the Global Specification leader of the Architectural Powder and Liquid business. He cumulates more than 20 years of regional and overseas experience in the coatings industry during which he worked for different multinational companies in various positions such as Sales, Business Development, Product, and Marketing management. Along the years, he has been acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the architectural coating industry and building a wide global network. Passionate about the industry, firm believer in sustainability, digitalization and innovation, strong advocate of Axalta ColourDesign approach, Olaf has always been eager to support Architects and Facade Companies find the right coating for their most prestigious projects.

Olaf is a chemical Engineer from the University of Brussels in Belgium and holds a MBA from ESADE Business School in Barcelona in Spain.

Sammy Hui is the Senior Business Development Leader for Dow Performance Silicones business, based at Dow Chemical Pacific HQ in Hong Kong and leads business development in the field of high-performance building and infrastructure construction solutions.

He has over 25 years of professional experience in the building & infrastructure industry. Sammy joined Dow Corning in 1995, being serviced in different commercial functions including Sales, Marketing, Marketing Communications and Innovation. Sammy is a specialist in architecture façade glazing industry, and has worked on numerous prestigious landmark construction projects across Asia and the Globe.

He has also held various positions to support the industry, such as the current Vice President of Hong Kong Façade Association since 2015 and Committee Member of USGBC Platinum - a consortium for LEED Professionals in Hong Kong.

Born in South Korea and raised in the American city of Chicago, Michael Min Ra, graduated from the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago with High Honors distinction. After two years working as a system designer at the British firm Dewhurst McFarlane and Partners in New York, he and his two partners founded Front. He works with a team of architectsand engineers on a broad range of scales, from furniture, staircases, and bridges to single-family residences, institutional/cultural projects, and high-rise buildings. Notable projects include the first-generation development of glass elements for Apple, The China Central Television HQ building in Beijing, the Seattle Public Library, the Toledo Museum of Art, the Kukje Art Gallery in Seoul, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, US, Grace Farms in Connecticut, the Morpheus Hotel in Macau, the Henderson on Murray Rd. in Hong Kong, and most recently the Lusail Towers in Doha, Qatar. Michael also leads the ongoing development and deployment of a design, construction and fabrication information processing and advanced modeling system called Elefront. Established in 2002, Front is a design consulting practicewith a network of offices in HK, Seoul, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, London, and Verona, Front is a cross-disciplinary group of creative individuals with professional backgrounds in Design, Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Construction.

Since joining Populous in 2010, James has worked on numerous projects around the globe including the Jamsil Sports MICE Complex in Korea, International Convention Centre Sydney, Philippine Arena in Manila, Datong Sports Park in China, KL Sports City in Malaysia, The Gabba Stadium masterplan in Brisbane and the Los Angeles Convention Centre. James was also the Project Lead for the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, a 28-hectare Sports, Entertainment and community focused development situated on the edge of Victoria Harbour.

James heads up Populous’ Research & Development program within Asia Pacific, encouraging global collaboration, innovation and connection through Populous’ online sharing platform and annual global innovation conference. He also leads their Regional Advanced Technology Group for Asia Pacific, exploring ground-breaking new ways to work. James is passionate about fostering the culture of Populous, in particular driving innovation in design and knowledge management across offices, studios and teams.

Sreenivas Narayan is Technical and Compliance Director for India, the Middle East, and South Asia Pacific at Siderise Group and is responsible for developing and delivering the technical strategy for the business in the region.

His experience in the passive fire protection industry lies in developing business in new markets, promoting the technology of fire containment in modern building construction, and undertaking comprehensive fire testing programs for the for 15 years. He has collaborated with over 57 cladding manufacturers to complete more than 200 large scale system façade tests.

As an avid advocate of advancing fire safety to build the safest buildings possible, he works with architects, contractors, and developers to ensure code compliance and encourages the adoption of fire safety standards and practices in countries that lack regulation.

Sreenivas believes that all stakeholders involved in building construction should aspire to get it right the first-time round. By connecting people to the information they need and sharing knowledge to build collective intelligence, he hopes to leave a legacy that will inspire future generations.

Seeking to advance his knowledge and understanding of fire safety engineering, he is also an active member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), and the Society of Façade Engineering (SFE) and CTBUH.

Matthew Penrose is the Executive Vice President of Vector Foiltec. He has worked for Vector Foiltec Asia-Pacific for the past 10-years working on iconic ETFE using projects such as Resorts World Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore National Stadium Moving Roof, KL Pavilions, Ocean Park HK, The Jewel at Changi Airport not to mention iconic projects in Bangkok including Siam Discovery, Siam Center, Em Quartier and ETFE Canopies linking Emporium-BTS-Em Quartier etc.

He is a British Structural Engineer and over the past 24-years worked throughout Asia-Pacific and has become a specialist in high-performance building envelopes that combine lightweight, long span, architecture steelwork. Developers, Government Agencies and Contractors consult with him during the earliest stages of project design to develop the concept design and performance specifications to ensure the most efficient, coordinated and aesthetically pleasing solutions for both steelwork and ETFE. Matthew is also involved with tendering and pricing of the total solution directly to Developers and Main-Contractors providing a solution for detailing, interfacing, method of installation, scheduling etc.

Ir Dr Dominic Yu is the Principal of Alpha Consulting Limited. He is a Research & Engineering based specialist in glass & façade engineering, and non-linear integrated design & analysis. He attained Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structures) from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and M.Sc. in Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Central Lancashire. Dr Yu was appointed as the Technical Secretary for drafting the “Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2005 & 2011” for the Buildings Department. He was the Professional Consultant for the Consultancy Study of “Code of Practice for Structural Use of Glass 2018” for the Buildings Department.

Before joining Alpha, Dr Yu worked as a Specialist Test Consultant and Approved Signatory of Research Engineering Development Façade Consultants Limited (RED) – Façade and Fire HOKLAS Testing Laboratory. Dr Yu was invited as a visiting lecturer in the PolyU and CityU since 2009. He has also actively served the façade industry by delivering over 130 technical seminars and lectures since 2012 in various institutions and organizations.

Dr. Weifeng Dai is the regional technical manager for AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings, North Asia. He is responsible for leading technical teams and overseeing the development and execution of our company’s sustainable projects. He works closely with our clients to understand their needs and develop customized solutions that meet their specific requirements.

Dr. Dai holds a Ph.D. degree in polymer science from East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), and postdoctoral experience from the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)

Dr. Dai has worked in the coating industry for over a decade and is a true expert in the field of surface protection and coatings. He has a deep understanding of the science behind coatings and has extensive experience in developing and implementing coating solutions, including coil, extrusion and packaging coatings, for a wide range of applications. His expertise has been recognized through the publication of numerous academic papers and patents, showcasing his innovative approach to solving complex coating challenges.

Ron Hull, P.E, CDT® is the Global Director of High-Performance Products for Kuraray. Ron is based in the USA and holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) and CSI South Florida Chapter and is also the Secretary and Treasurer of the Glazing Industry Code Committee (GICC). Ron is an active member of the Florida AIA, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA).

Halie leadsa team of façade engineers and designers on projects in Hong Kong and Macau, involving various project scales and types. With his architectural background he is the bridge between the client, project team and Inhabit façade engineers and designers

Halie has gained extensive experience in architectural and interior design/fitting-out with both local and internal clients, from concept all the way to completion. This experience combined with his education in architecture, building technology and urbanism from Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands (ranked in top 3 best architectural schools in the QS World University Rankings in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020), enables him to swiftly understand architecture, both on a conceptual and technical level.Halie’s mission statement is to shape architectural visions into built projects.

Patrick is a Project Design Director at Farrells with 20 years post-HKIA experience and 28 years overall experience in the field of architecture and design. His portfolio includes commercial, government, education, transportation and institutional buildings as well as masterplan for major infrastructure and mixed use developments in Hong Kong, Mainland and abroad. He has overseen numerous projects from concept design to practical completion and has always developed good working relationships with client, end users and consultants. Through his hands on approach to each project, Patrick has gained thorough knowledge and understanding in building technologies, statutory compliance and design documentation. Having spent significant time on site as a Design Liaison Representative of MTRCL, he is aware of the importance of team work, communication, coordination and decisions making to ensure construction carries on according to programme and design intent.

Jeff Tung is a Hong Kong Registered Architect and a Fellow Member of Hong Kong Institute of Architects. He graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 1985 and has been working in the building industry for more than 35 years. He has extensive experience in the planning, design and project management of mixed-use, commercial and hotel projects in Hong Kong and China.

Jeff is the Head of Special Projects – Project Management of New World Development Company Limited (NWD) and Senior Project Director - Special Projects (Design) of New World China Land Limited. His major projects completed for NWD are the Remodeling of New World Centre into Victoria Dockside, and the Rejuvenation of Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront in Hong Kong. He is currently managing the Conservation of the State Theatre in North Point, Hong Kong.

Jeff is also a Director for New World Culture for Tomorrow, a non-profit organisation founded by cultural entrepreneur Adrian Cheng, to empower Hong Kong’s rising changemakers and their creativity.

Ben Wong is a seasoned Construction Manager in the Building Envelope Construction. He has over 3 decade’s belt of experience in design& engineering supervision, and project management in external facade works, he joined Gammon in 2017 and currently leads as the General Manager at Entasis.

Ben holds a Master of Science in Inter-disciplinary Design & Management from The University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Construction Management from The London South Bank University. He is also a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers.

In addition to his professional qualifications, Ben serves public posts as the Vice Chairman of the Curtain Wall Committee at the Registered Specialist Trade Contractors Federation and as a Member of the Dispute Resolution Committee for the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers.

Throughout his career, Ben has demonstrated strong leadership in delivering projects, successfully managing, coordinating, and developing staffs to ensure the effective completion of projects. He is highly capable of ensuring that projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting clients' needs, business objectives, and design guidelines. Ben’s strong technical knowledge in facade systems, project planning, production, and statutory regulations in Building and construction paves way for him to seamlessly drive the project from concept to project post hand-over.

Before joining Gammon Construction Limited in 2017, Ben held various positions at prominent companies such as Permasteelisa HK Ltd., Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd., Millennium Engineering Ltd., and Flour City Architectural Metals (Asia) Ltd. Throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous high-profile projects, including the construction of the Student Hostel at Whitehead for City University of Hong Kong, the HKIA Terminal 2 Expansion, and the Heng Seng Bank HQ Glass Strengthening Works in Central.

With his indiscriminate experience and expertise in external facade construction, Ben continues to spawn significant contributions to the building industry and remains a respected figure in his field.

Lawrence Wong gained a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture in 2002 and subsequently a Diploma in Architecture in 2005 from the Bartlett School of Architecture, London UK. Since joining Foster + Partners in 2006, he worked on various projects including the redevelopment of Clarence Hotel in Dublin. In 2007, he relocated to the Hong Kong office, where he was the project architect for the Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and the South Beach mixed used development in Singapore. He subsequently lead the delivery for the Apple Store on Canton Road and the Murray Hotel in Hong Kong. He has since worked on a range of mixed used projects in Guangzhou and Wuhan seeing through concept to detail design stages. He is currently working on the design and delivery for a new office tower in Causeway Bay Hong Kong.

Jovi leads the Inhabit team in Hong Kong and Macau with responsibility for the performance management and leadership of both offices. He started his career as a structural engineer working for a local Hong Kong structural engineering consultant. Jovi specialised and focused on reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, A&A works and foundation design works.

He then diversified into façade engineering and has since been involved in the design and structural engineering of curtain wall systems, cladding systems, skylights and canopies, precast façade systems and reinforced concrete structures.

Jovi has significant site experience, where his key project was acting as resident façade engineer during the renovation and retrofit of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central, Hong Kong. His role was to oversee the modifications to the existing base structure as well as monitoring the installation of a retrofitted curtain wall system. He was on-site for a period of 12 months in this capacity.

Mr. Jianjun Yang has been working for Xinyi Glass for over 17years, plus another 25 years experiences in academic research activities in China Glass Research Institute before joining Xinyi Glass which is now the leading glass manufacturers in China with 11 manufacturing facilities established across China and two overseas ones in Malaysia and Indonesia. His main focus relates to technology and innovative product development, especially on the energy efficient related glazings, providing solutions to various problems in design, selection and application of glasses in buildings. He participated in drafting many national regulations and standards, playing important roles in many technical committees of standardization or association as an active member.

Mr. Jianjun Yang got his Bachelor degree in Material Science in Eastern China University of Science and Technology and Master degree in Applied Mechanics in Beijing Aeronautic and Aviation University.

Stefan Krummeck is the Director and Design Principal of Farrells with over 30 years of experience designing award-winning buildings, master plans and infrastructure-related projects across Europe, Australia, Africa, and in particular the Asia-Pacific region. As an expert in sustainable, transport-oriented, high-density development, Stefan has designed numerous mixed-use and infrastructure projects, including Kowloon Station Development in Hong Kong, KK100 and One Excellence in Shenzhen, Winland IFC in Hangzhou. Stefan also specialises in large-scale planning and cultural projects, including the West Kowloon Cultural District Development Plan and the M+ Museum of visual culture. Stefan is the founding member and vice president of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD), and the Hong Kong Representative of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Stefan also serves as the advisor of the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Additionally, he is a juror and expert reviewer for local and international architectural and urban design competitions.

Dr. Huang is currently the technical director of Architectural Glass Division of CSG which is the leading low-e glass manufacturer in China. Dr. Huang graduated from NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University with a PhD degree in 1991. With over eighteen years’ work experience in energy efficient glass for buildings, Dr. Huang has worked on numerous landmark building projects at different locations in the world and participated in many related Chinese code activities. He is experienced in providing practical guidance for energy efficiency design of buildings and in new glass product development.

Peter is the Senior Director (Project) of PMB-Cyberwall Limited. With over 35 years of experience in the facade industry, he had managed many major projects in Hong Kong and China throughout the years. Peter is also the President of Hong Kong Façade Association for the 8th term (2020-2023).