17^th Eco Expo Asia showcasing green energy opens tomorrow

Hybrid EXHIBITION+ event features hydrogen bus and other green innovations

 

13 December 2022 – The transformation to low-carbon energy will be a key feature at this year’s Eco Expo Asia, in line with the theme Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality.

 

The Eco Expo Asia 2022, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), will take place from 14 to 17 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), with the last day open to the public free of charge.

 

The Expo will deploy the HKTDC’s EXHIBITION+ model. In addition to access to the physical Expo, exhibitors and buyers can also log in to the smart business matching platform Click2Match for an extended period until 24 December to access new trade channels and build business ties. The Expo is expected to attract more than 240 exhibitors from nine countries and regions. Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, HKSAR Government, will officiate at the opening ceremony.

 

This year’s Expo is themed Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality. As set out in this year’s Policy Address by Chief Executive John Lee, the HKSAR aims to expedite low‑carbon transformation of transport by testing new-generation electric taxis, hydrogen fuel cell electric double‑deckers and heavy vehicles in 2023.

 

The Eco Expo Asia’s Green Transportation Zone will showcase the latest electric and new energy vehicles to help the industry seize business opportunities. Wisdom Motors (HK) Limited, the largest exhibitor at the Expo this year, will display a variety of new energy vehicles, including a hydrogen-fuelled single-deck bus, allowing the public to experience the benefits of hydrogen technology, and a double-deck electric bus already in operation. Richburg Corporation Limited will display newly improved and upgraded electric cars, while JC Motor Limited will showcase the latest electric taxis.

 

This year’s Expo has attracted exhibitors from around the world, including the much-anticipated return of the Japan and Canada pavilions. The Japan pavilion will offer the largest line-up in the history of the Expo. Other highlighted zones include Waste Treatment and Circular Economy, Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency and Green Finance & ESG-related Services. The highly awaited Start-up Zone will demonstrate green innovations and technology developed by Hong Kong entrepreneurs, underlining the growth potential of the green industry.

 

As the Expo’s key event, this year’s Eco Asia Conference has invited industry experts and scholars from across the globe to share their expert insights on the latest developments and trends of the industries.

 

At the Forum, industry leaders will share the latest market intelligence on green and sustainable finance in Mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world and discuss Hong Kong’s role as a regional carbon trading market.

 

The last day of the Expo (17 December) will be open to the public with free admission.  A series of environmental protection seminars, green-focused workshops and immersive activities infused with virtual reality (VR) elements will be held to encourage the public to practise green living.

 

We cordially invite you or your representative to join the press conference. Details are as follows:

 

Eco Expo Asia 2022
Venue	Hall 1A and 1B, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
14 December 2022 (Wed)	10:00 – 19:00
15 December 2022 (Thu)
16 December 2022 (Fri)
17 December 2022 (Sat)	10:00 – 17:00 Free admission to all visitors on the Public Day

 

Media registration and Media Centre

Media registration: At the entrance of Hall 1B, HKCEC

Media Centre: Media Centre, 1 Expo Drive, HKCEC

 

Website

Eco Expo Asia: www.ecoexpoasia.com

 

Media enquiries

Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:

Clementine Cheung            Tel: (852) 2584 4514           Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.org

Eric Wong                             Tel: (852) 2584 4575           Email: eric.ks.wong@hktdc.org

 

 

Eco Expo Asia 2022

Event highlights

Events’ details: https://www.hktdc.com/event/ecoexpoasia/en/intelligence-hub

 

Eco Asia Conference - Potential of Repair and Reuse in Achieving a Circular Business Model

Time:  10:30am – 12:30pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1B, HKCEC

Speakers:

Simon Ng, Chief Executive Officer, Business Environment Council

Arnoud Passenier, Strategic International Advisor of Circular Economy and Ministry of Infrastructure and Water, Netherlands Ir Prof Daniel M. Cheng, Managing Director, Dunwell Technology (Holdings) Limited

 

Opening Ceremony of the ECO Expo Asia 2022

Time:  3:15pm – 3:35pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1B, HKCEC

Guest of Honor: Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, HKSAR Government

Eco Asia Conference - Innovations for Carbon Neutrality

Government Session: Carbon Neutrality – Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Time: 3:35pm –4:50pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1B, HKCEC

Speakers include:

ZHOU Guomei Director General, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, Ministry of Ecology and Environment

LU Xiulu, Director-General, Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province

TAM Vai Man, Director, Environmental Protection Bureau, Macao SAR Government

LI Shuisheng,Director, Ecology and Environment, Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality

 

Eco Asia Conference - Advancing Net Zero – Retrofit for Building Energy Efficiency

Time:  10:30am – 12:30pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1B, HKCEC

Speakers:

Victor Cheung, Director, Hong Kong Green Building Council

Raymond Sin, Assistant General Manager (Maintenance), Sino Estates Management Limited

Raymond Chan, Senior Director of Business Development, The Jardine Engineering Corp. Limited

Cary Chan, Executive Director, Hong Kong Green Building Council

 

Eco Asia Conference - Green & Sustainable Finance Session: Establishing Hong Kong as a Regional Carbon Trading Hub

Time:  2:30am – 4:30pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1B, HKCEC

Speakers:  

Julia Leung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission

Glenda So, Co-Head of Markets, HKEX

Danny Hung, Executive Director, Vice President, China State Construction International Holdings Limited

 

Eco Asia Conference - Latest Development of Government Projects

Time:  10:30am – 12:30pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1B, HKCEC

Speakers:

Peter Louie, Former Senior Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental Protection Department

Lam Pui-yu, Senior Building Services Engineer/ Integrated Management, Architectural Services Department

Osman Lau, Senior Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department

 

A Real Time Walk to See How We Link Sustainability with Communities

Powered by:  Link Asset Management Limited

Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

Venue: Business Exchange, Hall 1A, HKCEC

Speaker: Max Wong, Link Asset Management Limited

Eco Asia Conference - The third Hydrogen Economy Forum

Time: 2:00pm – 5:30pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1B, HKCEC

Speakers include: Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, HKSAR Government

Zhang Wei-dong, Program Director of Sustainability, UNDP, China

 

Sustainable Finance in Accelerating the Net Zero Transition: SME and ClimateTech

Powered by:  HSBC

Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Venue: Business Exchange, Hall 1A, HKCEC

Speaker:       

Carrie Ng, Head of Sustainable Finance, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong, HSBC

Ophelia Lin, Founder and Managing Director, Meiriki Japan Company Limited

Joy Song, Vice General Manager, CECEP Environmental Consulting Group Limited

Johnny Tam, Co-founder & BIM Scientist, XenseTech

Jenny Lee, Under Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association

 

Climate Change - its Causes and Effects

Time:  10:45am – 11:30pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1B, HKCEC

Speaker: Eliza Chan, Chief Experimental Officer, Hong Kong Observatory

 

Reduce Disposable Plastic Tableware at Source

Time: 3:00-3:20pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1B, HKCEC

Speaker: Leo Wong, Senior Environmental Protection Officer (Waste Reduction and Recycling), Environmental Protection Department

 

Sharing of the Latest Policies of Environment and Ecology Bureau

Time: 3:20-3:40pm

Venue: HK Pavilion - Environment and Ecology Bureau Booth (1B-A01), Hall 1B, HKCEC

Speaker: David Lai, Principal Environmental Protection Officer (Corporate Affairs), Environmental Protection Department