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To advance the sustainable development of Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) and align with the Government’s strategic vision for high-quality development, MiC Laboratory (MiCLab) of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will host the International Conference on Modular Integrated Construction: New Paradigm on June 26, 2025.

This conference brings together over 400 local and international experts from government, industry, and academia to share groundbreaking advancements on MiC and exchange insights into innovative modular construction practices. The event will also witness the signing of an MoU and the launch of the International Association for Modular Construction (IAMC), which envisions a smart, sustainable and resilient built environment through modular construction innovations.

Guests at the event include:
Ms Bernadette Linn, Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government
Mr Wei Wang, Level I Bureau Rank Official, Department of Standards and Norms, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China
Professor Y.C. Richard Wong, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, HKU
Ir Ricky Lau, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), HKSAR Government
Ir Professor Chai-kwong Mak, Vice Chairman, Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development, HKU
Ir Chi-keung Hon, Chairman, Building Technology Research Institute, Hong Kong
Ir Professor Thomas Ho, Chairman, Construction Industry Council, Hong Kong
Mr Michael Fong, Director, Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSAR Government
Mr Huihui Xie, Deputy Director, General Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen Municipality
Professor Wei Pan, Head of Department of Civil Engineering, Director of MiCLab, HKU

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the conference. Details are as follows:
Date: June 26, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (media registration starts from 8:45 am)
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong

Media enquiry:                              
Professor Wei Pan, Head of Department of Civil Engineering, Director of MiCLab, HKU (Email: [email protected]);
Ms Christina Chung, Faculty of Engineering, HKU (Tel: 3910-3324 / Email: [email protected])