THE HKIE FIRE DIVISION 7th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 2015 Fire Engineering for the Next Generation 23 April 2015 (Thursday) Date : Time : 8:30am – 5:30pm Venue : Theatre 2, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong THE HKIE FIRE DIVISION 7th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 2015 Fire Engineering for the Next Generation HIGHLIGHTS To promote the advance in science, technology and practice of Fire Engineering, the Fire Division of HKIE will organize its 7th Annual Symposium on 23 April 2015 (Thursday). The theme of the symposium is "Fire Engineering for the Next Generation" and it aims to facilitate the sharing of the evolution of Fire Safety Design in various countries and the exchange of recent researches and new ideas in the development of design/strategy/system of Fire Engineering in modern building construction as well as heritage conservation. Mr. CHAN Mo-po, Paul, MH, JP, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, HKSARG, has kindly consented to be the Guest of Honour and will deliver an opening speech; prominent speakers from overseas as well as Mainland China will share their experiences and insights with local experts and audience of the event. SPEAKERS & PRESENTATION TOPICS (In alphabetical order) Name Title Topic Dr. LEI Ming Yuan Section Chief of Construction Management Division, Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C. Evolution of Fire Safety Design in Taiwan Ir Dr. Young WONG Director - Consulting, Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited The Development of Advanced Fire Engineering Design Tools in Hong Kong Ir LEUNG Kam Tak (FIFireE) Technical Director, Chem Tech Fire Consultants Risk Oriented Fire Engineering Approach in Hong Kong for the Next Generation Mr. Carlos QUAGLIA Managing Director, Stephen Grubits & Associates Pty Limited Evolution of Fire Safety Design in Australia Mr. CHENG Xiong Ying Chief of Technical Department, Hubei Fire Service Bureau Discussion on a Few New Evacuation Strategies for Large Commercial Buildings Mr. YANG Yun Deputy Chief of Research Department, Shanghai Fire Research Institute Evolution of Fire Safety Design in China and The Study on the Elevator Evacuation Dynamics Early-warning and Support System during Super High-rise Fires Prof. YEN Ya Ning, Alex Associate Professor of Department of Architecture & Director of Center for Cultural Sites Rehabilitation and Development, China University of Technology Fire Safety Measures in Heritage Conservation for the Next Generation * Other Academics, Professionals, Consultants and Government Officials from Overseas, Mainland China and Hong Kong are coming soon. ** Programme is correct at time of release. Sponsors (The logos are placed based on registration sequence) : Diamond : Platinum : Gold : FEE PACKAGES (Whole-day Symposium with lunch) : Standard: HK$1,600 Early Bird: HK$1,300 for registration by 2 April 2015 ENROLMENT Individual Enrolment Please click: http://form.redasia.com.hk/symposium2015 Group Enrolment Please click: http://form.redasia.com.hk/symposiumform.pdf * Enrolment will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis as seats are limited. For enquiries, please contact Ms. Connie Kwong / Ms. Natalie Leung (event secretariat, Red Asia Communications Limited) at 3421-1462 / [email protected]