Dialogue with Mr. David LAM, JP, Under Secretary for Development

Sat 23 Aug 2025 10:00 - 12:15 HKT

Centre for Future Construction, 3F, Hong Kong Institute of Construction Campus (Kowloon Bay), 44 Tai Yip St, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong SAR

In-Person

Overview

Join us for an insightful dialogue with Mr. David LAM (林智文先生), JP, Under Secretary for Development. This time, we have the distinct honour of hosting a fascinating dialogue with Mr. Lam on latest development and planning policy initiatives of Hong Kong with our young surveyors.

Mr. LAM will discuss his perspectives on advancing the Northern Metropolis developments, optimizing statutory procedures, and addressing land supply and disposal issues, all aimed at fostering a more sustainable and livable world-class city. This exclusive opportunity will offer our members valuable insights and perspectives, as well as a chance to engage in dialogue with Mr. LAM.

Language: Cantonese

Guest speaker

  • Mr. David LAM Chi-man, JP, Under Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, Government of the HKSAR

Agenda

09:45 - 10:00: Registration

10:00 - 10:05:  Opening and introduction - Mr. Alan Choi, Chair of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Senior Investment Manager at Emperor International Holdings

10:05 - 10:45 -  Panel Discussion 1 – Development & planning in the region

Moderator

Mr. Alan Choi, Chair of RICS HK Market Engagement Group, Senior Investment Manager at Emperor International Holdings

Guest Speaker

Mr. David LAM Chi-man, JP, Under Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, Government of the HKSAR

Panelists

Ms. Carol Chu MRICS, Vice Chair of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Manager at Crane Capital (HK) Limited

Ms. Hiuming  Chan MRICS, Member of RICS HK Member Engagement Group,  Assistant Development Manager at Hong Kong Land

Ms. Rachel Chung MRICS, Member of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Director, Valuation & Advisory, Knight Frank Petty

Ms. Cara Ng MRICS, Member of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Estate Surveyor at Lands Department

Mr. Anthony   Wong MRICS, Member of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Associate Director at CBRE Research, Asia Pacific

10:45 - 10:55 - Break Time   

10:55 - 11:35 - Panel Discussion 2 – Construction & Regional Development

Moderator

Mr. Alan Choi, Chair of RICS HK Market Engagement Group, Senior Investment Manager at Emperor International Holdings

Guest Speaker

Mr. David LAM Chi-man, JP, Under Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, Government of the HKSAR

Panelists

Leo Yuen MRICS, Vice-Chair of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Commercial Manager at Chun Wo Construction Holdings Company

Paco Cheung MRICS, Member of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Project Director at Forte & Co., Ltd.

Vincent Chow MRICS, Member of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Assistant Surveyor at Airport Authority HK

Perry Ng FRICS, Member of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Senior Team Leader of Arcadis Hong Kong

Sammuel Yung MRICS, Member of RICS HK Member Engagement Group, Manager at Contracts Management, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited

11:35 - 12:00 - Q&A  

12:00 - 12:15 - Networking

Sponsor

Notes

  • The event opens to RICS members and candidates for free.
  • This event is in-person with limited places available.
  • Multi-booking or walk-in on the day is not allowed.
  • RICS will send over event confirmation/reminder email around 1 week prior to the event if your registration is successful, please ensure you read the full information in the email.
  • All participating members shall arrange their own transport to the venue.
  • Late comers will not be picked up on the day.
  • No insurance policy will be arranged for the participants by RICS, members may consider taking out their own insurance policy to cover their own risks.
  • Should the event status need to change/cancel, we will communicate with all parties as soon as possible.

Price summary

RICS Member/Candidate

Free