Programme Highlights
The theme this year of “Codification, Technology and Governance for Fire Engineering” highlights the essential interplay between fire engineering practices, technological innovation, and governance and the critical role they play in ensuring fire safety and prevention. This theme encompasses the regulatory framework, technological advancements, and ethical considerations that are essential in the field of fire engineering.
Our speakers from Hong Kong, Nanjing and Melbourne will share with audiences their research updates and valuable experiences to address various hot issues and challenges encountered for fire safety. Ir Andy Yeung Yan-kin, Director of Fire Services, has kindly consented to be the Guest of Honour for the Symposium to deliver an opening speech.
Speakers and Presentation Topics
| Name & Title | Organization | Topic |
| Prof CHEUNG CP Sherman Professor, School of Engineering | RMIT University | Capturing the Heat Release Rate and Turbulent Vortical Structure of Fire Whirls |
| Mr CHEUNG Ka-ho Divisional Officer (Policy) | Fire Services Department | Introduction to the Registered Fire Engineer Scheme (Practical Procedures) |
Mr CHIK Kin-hang Alex | Buildings Department | Adoption of Fire Engineering Approach for Private Developments in Hong Kong |
| Mr KWONG Wai-lun Godwin Chief Building Surveyor / Fire Safety | Buildings Department | Enhancing Fire Safety: Transforming Old Buildings for a Better Living |
| Ir LAM Ho-chun Horace Divisional Officer (Support) (Acting) | Fire Services Department | Introduction of the Registered Fire Engineer Scheme |
| Dr LIU Siwei Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Second-order Direct Analysis for Performance-based Design of Steel Structures under Fire |
| Prof SHU Ganping Professor, School of Civil Engineering | Southeast University | The Fire Performance and Design Method of Sandwich Composite Wall |
| Ir WONG Yu-yan George Head of Digital, Asia | Mott McDonald | Innovation in Engineering and Construction Industry |
*Programme, Topics and Speakers are subject to change without prior notice
Presentation Topics
- Topic: Capturing the Heat Release Rate and Turbulent Vortical Structure of Fire Whirls
- Name & Title: Prof CHEUNG CP Sherman, Professor, School of Engineering
- Organization: RMIT University
- Topic: Introduction to the Registered Fire Engineer Scheme (Practical Procedures)
- Name & Title: Mr CHEUNG Ka-ho, Divisional Officer (Policy)
- Organization: Fire Services Department
- Topic: Adoption of Fire Engineering Approach for Private Developments in Hong Kong
- Name & Title: Mr CHIK Kin-hang Alex, Chief Building Surveyor / New Territories East (2) and Rail
- Organization: Buildings Department
- Topic: Enhancing Fire Safety: Transforming Old Buildings for a Better Living
- Name & Title: Mr KWONG Wai-lun Godwin, Chief Building Surveyor / Fire Safety
- Organization: Buildings Department
- Topic: Introduction of the Registered Fire Engineer Scheme
- Name & Title: Ir LAM Ho-chun Horace, Divisional Officer (Support) (Acting)
- Organization: Fire Services Department
- Topic: Second-order Direct Analysis for Performance-based Design of Steel Structures under Fire
- Name & Title: Dr LIU Siwei, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Topic: The Fire Performance and Design Method of Sandwich Composite Wall
- Name & Title: Prof SHU Ganping, Professor, School of Civil Engineering
- Organization: Southeast University
- Topic: Innovation in Engineering and Construction Industry
- Name & Title: Ir WONG Yu-yan George, Head of Digital, Asia
- Organization: Mott McDonald
Admission Package
The HKIE Fire Division 15th Annual Symposium will be held in physical format.
CPD certificate (6 hours) will be issued to those attending full day session at the end of Symposium.
(1) Admission Fee (Early-Bird Discount on or before 8 March 2024)
– HKIE/Supporting Organization members: HKD $1,400 (Full Day Session Including Lunch)
– Non-members: HKD $1,500 (Full Day Session Including Lunch)
(2) Admission Fee (Standard)
– HKIE/Supporting Organization members: HKD $1,600 (Full Day Session Including Lunch)
– Non-members: HKD $1,700 (Full Day Session Including Lunch)
(3) Full Time Student
– HK$100 (NO Lunch is included)
Enrolment
Please click the below link and sign in for registration:
https://forms.gle/GzhYMkJL8qD5D5Lp7
a) Enrollment is available on a first-come, first-served basis, due to the limited number of seats. Please settle the payment by:
(i) Cheque
Crossed cheque made payable to “The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers – Fire Division” or “香港工程師學會 – 消防分部 ”
Please send it to Ming Focus Limited (Event Secretariat) Room 1411, 14/F, CC Wu Building, 302-8 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
(ii) Bank Transfer
Bank: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Account: The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers – Fire Division
Account Number: 808-512420-292
Please send the deposit receipt to [email protected] as record of payment
b) There will be no refunds once payment has been made.
Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact Ming Focus Limited (Event Secretariat) at 3101 9108 / [email protected]
Disclaimer
The Fire Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers organizes this event to create a forum where experts could present their insights, expertise, and information on various aspects of fire safety to attendees. The content delivered during the Symposium is intended solely for sharing and informational purposes and reflects only the views of the individual authors and presenters. The HKIE Fire Division accepts no liability for any inaccuracies, omissions, or misrepresentations contained within, nor for any direct or indirect harm that may result from the use or misuse of the materials presented by the speakers at the Symposium.
Organizer
HKIE Fire Division
Supporting Organizations
ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter (ASHRAE)
Asian Institute of Intelligent Buildings (AIIB)
Building Services Operation and
Maintenance Executives Society (BSOMES)
Chartered Institution of Building Services
Engineers, Hong Kong Region (CIBSE)
HKIE Building Services Division
The International Facility Management Association, Hong Kong Chapter (IFMA)
The Association of Registered Fire Service Installation Contractors of Hong Kong Limited (FSICA)
The Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction (HKISC)
The Institution of Fire Engineers
Hong Kong Chapter (IFE)