2020-02-27

Hong Kong Delegation to the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2020 (WSBE 2020)


Following the success of hosting the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 Hong Kong (WSBE17 Hong Kong), we are pleased to announce our participation at the coming World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2020 (WSBE 2020) this June! Together with the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the HKGBC is organising a Hong Kong Delegation to join WSBE 2020.

WSBE 2020 not only serves as a reputable international platform for global experts and industry stakeholders to share knowledge and innovative ideas on the conference theme, but also an opportunity for Hong Kong to demonstrate our collective effort in driving for a sustainable built environment and becoming the world’s exemplar on green building development. 

The CIC & HKGBC have jointly become the highest tier of sponsor of WSBE 2020 – Platinum Sponsor. As a Platinum Sponsor, the CIC & HKGBC will engage in organising one HK Session (Parallel Session) in discussion of Hong Kong’s latest green building development, an exhibition booth to showcase the state of sustainable built environment in Hong Kong, as well as publishing a Hong Kong Report 2020 to showcase the essence of all parties’ effort and achievements. 

The ambition of WSBE 2020 is to create the missing link between the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, and the built environment. We wish you can join us at the Hong Kong Delegation to seize the unique opportunity to engage in this international dialogue, and to share Hong Kong’s concerted effort and our unique HK experience. This is also an excellent opportunity to expand your global connection and knowledge that you can’t miss!
 
Programme at a Glance:
 
Time/
Date
8 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 June

Morning
and
Afternoon

 
Technical or Nature Study Tours by WSBE 2020 Organiser  WSBE 2020 Conference
HK Session: 9 June 11:00-12:30
HK Booth: At the exhibition area during the conference period
Technical or Nature Study Tours by WSBE 2020 Organiser 
Evening
Welcome Reception by WSBE 2020 Organiser
 
Experience Dinner by WSBE 2020 Organiser Gala Dinner by WSBE 2020 Organiser To be arranged by Delegate To be arranged by Delegate
Event Details: 
 
About WSBE 2020
WSBE 2020 is part of a Sustainable Built Environment (SBE) conference series. First originated in 1998, the SBE conference series has evolved to become today’s leading international conference series on sustainable building and construction, running on a 3-year cycle. Hong Kong was the host city of the WSBE17 Conference.

For more details: https://beyond2020.se/
Date     Conference: 9-11 June 2020
Study Tours: 8 &12 June 2020
Conference Venue The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre
Mässans gata, 412 51 Göteborg
Gothenburg, Sweden
Conference Theme Sustainable Development Goals
WSBE 2020 Conference Registration
Please mark your diary for joining the Conference and stay tuned for our next announcement on Conference registration in around mid to late March.

We would recommend Hong Kong Delegates to join the ‘Standard’ Package which covers attendance to all sessions, conference material, lunches and refreshments in the breaks during the conference days. We are currently discussing with the Conference Organiser for a discounted rate and an extended early-bird period till end of April. We will provide the registration details in our next announcement.

For more information on the Conference Programme: https://beyond2020.se/conference/programme-overview/
Study Tours     Delegates may join the Study Tours - Technical Tours and Nature Tours organised by the WSBE 2020 Organiser on 8 and/or 12 June 2020. Please also stay tuned for our next announcement in around mid to late March for registration of Technical Tours together with the information of Conference registration.

For more information on the Study Tours: https://beyond2020.se/conference/study-tours/
WSBE 2020 Gala Dinner
(recommended)    
Date: 10 June 2020
Time: 19:30 – 00:00 of 11 June
Venue:  Kajskjul8
Fee: 800 SEK + 25% VAT

We recommend all Hong Kong Delegates to join the Gala Dinner hosted by the WSBE 2020 Organiser to mingle and network with the international delegates in a relaxed ambience. A representative from Hong Kong will also share our Hong Kong experience at the Gala Dinner.
Other Social Events
(Optional)
a. Welcome Reception
Date: 8 June 2020
Time: 18:30 – 19:00
Venue: To be announced
Fee: Free of charge

b. Experience Dinner
Date: 9 June 2020
Time: 19:30 – 22:00
Venue:  Boat Tour in Gothenburg archipelago
Fee: 900 SEK + 25% VAT
Accommodation     The WSBE 2020 Secretariat has offered special rates of official hotels for the Conference Delegates as follows:
 
Hotel Distance
Hotel Gothia Towers (Recommended) Direct connection to the  Conference venue
Hotel Onyxen 6-min walking distance from Conference venue
Hotel Lorensberg 8-min walking distance from Conference venue
Scandic Opalen 9-min walking distance from Conference venue
Scandic Rubinen 13-min walking distance from Conference venue
Elite Park Avenue Hotel 11-min walking distance from Conference venue
Quality Hotel Panorama 11-min walking distance from Conference venue
Spar Hotel Gårda 8-min taxi drive from Conference venue
For details: https://beyond2020.se/conference/accommodation/

We suggest our delegates can also wait for our next announcement for booking the hotel accommodation since there might be special discount on the hotel rate together with the conference registration
Important Remarks 
 
  • Delegates have to take care of their own flight, hotel accommodation and travel insurance arrangements.
  • The HKGBC Secretariat will work closely with the CIC and the WSBE 2020 Organiser to monitor the development and impact of the Coronavirus situation. Please stay tuned for any update.
 
 

Another good news –
Last chance to contribute your content to WSBE 2020! 

 

WSBE 2020 Organising Committee is now calling for proposals for the break-out sessions! If you have a project to showcase or a topic to discuss, don’t miss this last chance. Deadline of application: 15 March 2020
 
  1. Round Table – More details:
    https://beyond2020.se/conference/session-formats-round-table/
  2. Showcase – More details:
    https://beyond2020.se/conference/session-formats-showcase/
     
 
For enquiries, please contact Ms Heidi HUI (tel. 3994 8833), Ms Karen LEUNG (tel. 3994 8811) or Ms Angel SIU (tel. 3994 8834) or by email to [email protected]