The 51st Annual General Meeting was held at Room S421, L4, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.

51.0 Official opening of the 51st Annual General Meeting

The President, Ir Alice CHOW, having ascertained that a quorum of 60 Corporate Members was present, called the 51^st Annual General Meeting to order.

The President then asked the Chief Executive and Secretary to read out the Notice of the Meeting.  The Chief Executive and Secretary confirmed that the Notice to members had been distributed in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution, which should be taken as read.

51.1 Confirmation of the Minutes of the 50th Annual General Meeting

Ir Alice CHOW, the President, proposed that the Minutes of the 50^th Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, published in the August 2025 issue of the Hong Kong Engineer be adopted as a true record.  This was seconded by Ir Edmund LEUNG Kwong Ho.  The motion was carried.

51.2 Confirmation of the Minutes of the Special General Meeting

Ir Alice CHOW, the President, proposed that the Minutes of the Special General Meeting held on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, published in the August 2025 issue of the Hong Kong Engineer be adopted as a true record. This was seconded by Ir Dr W K LO. The motion was carried.

51.3 Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2026

The President stated that copies of the accounts had been sent to members in compliance with the Constitution and invited the Chief Executive and Secretary to highlight the main points on the Statement of Accounts.  The Chief Executive and Secretary reported that the Institution continued to sustain a healthy financial and cash position. 

A series of large-scale events were held to mark the Institution’s 50th anniversary, and these initiatives positively influenced both income and expenditure throughout the year. Overall, the Institution recorded a surplus of 1.3 million HK dollars, with income increasing by 13.2% and expenditure rising by 9.7% compared with the previous year, mainly due to the fund raising and expenditure for the events of the 50th Anniversary. The net assets had increased by 1%, in the amount of 1.3 million HK dollars, for the year under review. Regarding the Benevolent Fund of the Institution, a deficit of 737,000 HK dollars was recorded for this year. This shortfall was mainly attributable to the timely financial assistance of 900,000 HK dollars provided to members affected by the Tai Po Fire. Despite this annual deficit, the accumulation of the Fund was 3.8 million HK dollars.

Ir Hon Aaron BOK Kwok Ming then proposed, and Ir James KWAN Yuk Choi seconded the motion that the audited Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2026 be adopted.  The motion was carried.

51.4 Appointment of the Auditor for 2026/2027

On the recommendation of the Council, Ir TANG Whai Tak proposed and Ir Prof CHAN Ching Chuen seconded the motion that Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu be re-appointed as the Auditor of the Institution for 2026/2027. The motion was carried.

51.5 Annual Report for Session 2025/2026

The President said that the Annual Report for Session 2025/2026 had been sent to members. She highlighted the Institution’s key achievements under her presidency, including the organisation of the “Together We RISE” Carnival, 50th Anniversary exhibitions in Hong Kong and Beijing, and the production of a short film tracing Hong Kong’s landmark projects and the engineers behind them. She also mentioned the introduction of the Adjunct Fellow class, revamp of the Institution’s website, establishment of a Task Force along with a recommendation report for the public benefit following the Tai Po fire incident, as well as the formation of various Task Forces on Building Maintenance, Engineering Excellence and Standardisation. In addition, she underscored the launch of EngSeeds to nurture interest in engineering among junior secondary students, and the ongoing Enginpreneurs programme.

On the invitation of the President, Vice Presidents Ir Prof Frank CHAN Fan, Ir Rupert LEUNG Kwok Yiu and Ir William LUK Wai Lam briefed members on the work of the Administration Board, Qualification and Membership Board and the Learned Society Board in this Session respectively.

Ir Kelvin TANG Sher Kin then proposed and Ir Leo LEUNG Kwok Kee seconded the motion that the Annual Report for Session 2025/2026 be adopted.  The motion was carried.

51.6 Re-election of the incumbent Vice Presidents as Vice Presidents

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51.7 Election of a new Vice President nominated by the Council

The President stated that in accordance with the Constitution, the incumbent Vice Presidents shall be re-elected for one further term of up to two years.  The two incumbent Vice Presidents were Ir Rupert LEUNG Kwok Yiu and Ir William LUK Wai Lam. 

The President then announced that the Council had nominated in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Constitution, Ir CHIANG Tung Keung as candidate for election as a new Vice President.

(Post-meeting note: The voting results, having been checked and scrutinised by the Scrutineers, Ir Prof Kannie CHAN Wai Yan, Ir Dr Johnny CHEUK Chi Yin, Ir Prof Ken HO, Ir Wilson KWOK Wai Shun, Ir David LAU Tai Wai, Ir James SZE Wang Cho and Ir WONG Yiu Man were as follows:

For the re-election of the incumbent Vice Presidents

Incumbent Vice President

Ir Rupert LEUNG Kwok Yiu

Voting result:

Total no. of valid votes: 754

Total no. of invalid votes: 64

Total no. of ballot papers: 818

Incumbent Vice President

Ir William LUK Wai Lam

Voting result:

Total no. of valid votes: 756

Total no. of invalid votes: 62

Total no. of ballot papers: 818

The two incumbent Vice Presidents, Ir Rupert LEUNG Kwok Yiu and Ir William LUK Wai Lam, were duly re-elected.

For the election of a new Vice President

Candidate

Ir CHIANG Tung Keung

Voting result:

Total no. of valid votes: 802

Total no. of invalid votes: 17

Total no. of ballot papers: 819

51.8 Election of Elected Ordinary Members of the Council

The President announced that there were six candidates for the five vacancies of Elected Ordinary Members of the Council. The six candidates in order of their poll numbers were as follows:

Ir CHAN Nai Kin

Ir NG Kai Cheung

Ir LUK Wai Hung

Ir CHING Ming Tat

Ir WONG Ka Wing

Ir IP Kit Ying Anny

(Post-meeting note: The voting results, having been checked and scrutinised by the Scrutineers, Ir Prof Kannie CHAN Wai Yan, Ir Dr Johnny CHEUK Chi Yin, Ir Prof Ken HO, Ir Wilson KWOK Wai Shun, Ir David LAU Tai Wai, Ir James SZE Wang Cho and Ir WONG Yiu Man, were as follows:

Total no. of valid votes: 808

Total no. of invalid votes: 14

Total no. of ballot papers: 822

Voting result:

The five candidates who received the most votes were:

Ir LUK Wai Hung

Ir IP Kit Ying Anny

Ir NG Kai Cheung

Ir WONG Ka Wing

Ir CHAN Nai Kin

They were declared duly elected.)

51.9 Election of the President for Session 2026/2027 by the Council

The President announced that in accordance with the Constitution, the Council had elected Ir Prof Frank CHAN Fan as the President for Session 2026/2027.

51.10 Installation of incoming President

The President was pleased to install the incoming President Ir Prof Frank CHAN Fan and passed onto him the Medal of Office.

51.11 Presentation of Past President’s Medallion

Ir Prof Frank CHAN Fan, the newly installed President, presented the Past President’s Medallion to the Immediate Past President, Ir Alice CHOW.  Ir Prof Frank CHAN Fan then delivered a speech to members.

Ir Prof CHAN stated that it was truly his honour to have been elected as the President for Session 2026/2027. He extended his heartfelt gratitude to all the Past Presidents, for their devotion and dedication over the years.

For the year ahead, Ir Prof CHAN had chosen “Connect Minds, Empower Tomorrow” (匯聚智慧、創建明天) as the theme of his Presidency. He introduced the new rolling “Three-Year Strategy Plan”, anchored in three interdependent pillars, namely Sustainability, Evolution, and Engagement. He outlined the focus of each pillar: Sustainability would emphasise concrete steps to champion climate action and resilience; Evolution would focus on strengthening governance, enhancing transparency and efficiency, and accelerating digital transformation to deliver seamless services to members; and Engagement would aim to deepen collaboration and connection with Chinese Mainland and overseas counterparts.

Ir Prof CHAN emphasised the importance of collective effort and appealed to members to uphold the core values of the Institution, namely sustainability, professionalism, integrity, continuous improvement, and excellence.

There being no other business, Ir Alice CHOW declared the 51st Annual General Meeting closed at 7:45pm.

The Annual General Meeting in session

Ir Alice Chow, the Immediate Past President, presenting the Annual Report for Session 2025/2026

Ir Prof Frank Chan (L), the newly-installed President, and Ir Alice Chow (R), the Immediate Past President

Ir Prof Frank Chan at the Annual General Meeting

Members voting for the motion

Members getting ready to vote

Photo with the newly-installed President (11th left) after the Annual General Meeting

A group photo of the Council Members for Session 2026/2027 was taken at their first meeting on Thursday, 16 July 2026.

1st row (L to R): Ir Prof Alfred Sit, Ir Dr Barry Lee, Ir Prof P L Yuen, Ir Prof Philco Wong, Ir Dr Lo Wai Kwok, Ir Raymond Chan, Ir Edmund Leung, Ir James Blake, Ir Dr Cheng Hon Kwan, Ir William Luk, Ir Alice Chow, Ir Prof Frank Chan, Ir Rupert Leung, Ir T K Chiang, Ir Dr John Luk, Ir Dr F C Chan, Ir James Kwan, Ir Chan Chi Chiu, Ir Edwin Chung, Ir Ringo Yu, Ir Prof Thomas Chan, Ir Aaron Bok

2nd row (L to R): Mr Patrick Lee, Ir Jacky Ng, Ir Tony Ho, Ir Benedict Cheung, Ir Keith Yue, Ir Charles So, Ir C L Cheng, Ir Johnson Lee, Ir David Lau, Ir Anny Ip, Ir Fanny Ting, Ir W H Luk, Ir Kelvin Wong, Ir Dr Johnny Cheuk, Ir Tony Za, Ir Edmond Fong, Ir Steven Chan, Miss Terry Tay

3rd row (L to R): Ir Jason Fan, Ir Yorkie Chow, Ir Ricky Kwong, Ir Thomas Chan, Ir H W Chan, Ir Prof S L Chan, Ir Prof Anthony Lo, Ir Darryl Chan, Ir Carmen Chu, Ir Maureen Ng, Ir S P Chin, Ir Cedric Chan, Ir C K Lee, Ir Peter Chow, Ir Alex Li, Ir Nigel Cheung

Note: Ir Dr Tony Lee, Ir Prof Eddie Lock, Ir Eric Ma, Ir James Sze, Ir Gloria Tang and Ir Tony Yeung were not available for the photo session.

背景

為進一步深化香港工程師學會在粵港澳大灣區及內地的發展布局，加強與內地工程界的專業聯繫與合作，學會於2025年9月與香港科技大學（廣州）（港科大（廣州））簽署合作備忘錄，共同推動設立「香港工程師學會內地辦事處」。

內地辦事處設於港科大（廣州），旨在依托其平台及資源優勢，推動內地工程師國際化發展，促進香港與內地工程人才的深度合作及技術交流。辦事處將積極面向內地工程從業者開展會員招募、專業培訓、資質認證等工作，進一步拓展學會在內地的影響力與服務網絡。

活動概要

為慶祝「香港工程師學會內地辦事處」正式成立，學會於2026年7月15日於港科大（廣州）舉行揭牌儀式，並邀請多位來自香港及內地的政府及機構領導擔任主禮嘉賓並致辭，共同見證學會拓展內地發展的重要里程碑。

揭牌儀式由香港工程師學會會長陳帆教授、工程師聯同香港科技大學（廣州）校長倪明選教授共同主持。出席並擔任主禮嘉賓的代表包括：

• 香港發展局副秘書長（工務）1潘偉榮先生；
• 香港政制及內地事務局粵港澳大灣區發展專員林雅雯女士；
• 中聯辦公室社會發展部一級調研員傅芃芃博士；
• 廣東省科協黨組成員、副主席，粵港澳大灣區工程師聯合體副理事長兼秘書長周佑英女士。

揭牌儀式主禮嘉賓
（左至右）香港政制及內地事務局粵港澳大灣區發展專員林雅雯女士、香港發展局副秘書長(工務)1潘偉榮先生、學會會長陳帆教授、工程師、港科大（廣州）校長倪明選教授、廣東省科協黨組成員、副主席、粵港澳大灣區工程師聯合體副理事長兼秘書長周佑英女士及中聯辦社會發展部一級調研員傅芃芃博士

此外，廣東省科協、廣東省人社廳、北京工程師學會及廣州市南沙區相關代表亦一同出席活動。

一眾嘉賓及講者
（台上左至右）學會總監王雙偉先生、北京工程師學會辦公室主任陳婧女士、學會秘書長薛永恒教授、工程師、學會副會長蔣東強工程師、學會高級副會長梁國堯工程師、六位揭牌儀式主禮嘉賓、港科大（廣州）首席工程師、卓越工程中心主任蘇權科教授、工程師、港科大（廣州）校長顧問杜子德教授、廣東省科協合作交流部部長楊芳女士、廣東省人社廳專業技術人員管理處副處長李淦先生及港科大（廣州）卓越工程中心副主任謝紅兵先生；（台下左至右）學會專業準則及服務副總監彭偉華先生、黃明泰教授、工程師、劉大衛工程師、周山競博士、工程師及學會高級專業服務及工程師註冊管理局事務行政經理袁嘉欣女士

一眾嘉賓、講者及香港工程師學會理事會成員及分部代表

全體大合照

揭牌儀式後，大會舉辦「工程專業之路」公開講座，由學會專業準則及服務副總監彭偉華先生及高級專業服務及工程師註冊管理局事務行政經理袁嘉欣女士，向與會者介紹學會的歷史沿革、會員制度、國際聯繫及專業標準，加深內地工程師及學生對學會的了解，並招募有意成為會員的人士。

隨後舉辦的CPD課堂，則由黃明泰教授、工程師、劉大衛工程師及周山競博士、工程師主講，涵蓋多個工程領域的熱門議題，包括土木工程的可持續與低碳：從材料到系統解決方案；香港工程標準、規範及慣例；及安全智慧工地系統到數位孿生韌性城市：香港的工程實踐。

CPD專業課堂：土木工程的可持續與低碳：從材料到系統解決方案（由黃明泰教授、工程師主講）

CPD專業課堂：香港工程標準、規範及慣例（由劉大衛工程師主講）

CPD專業課堂：安全智慧工地系統到數位孿生韌性城市：香港的工程實踐（由周山競博士、工程師主講）

公開講座：工程專業之路（由學會專業準則及服務副總監彭偉華先生（左）及高級專業服務及工程師註冊管理局事務行政經理袁嘉欣女士（右）主講）

大會亦為一眾嘉賓安排港科大（廣州）校園科研導覽活動，參觀位於校園核心區域的港科大（廣州）訪客資訊中心。中心透過實物展品、多媒體及互動裝置，全方位展示港科大與港科廣兩校的願景與科研成果。此外，嘉賓亦參觀了「廣東省通感算交叉融合泛在物聯網重點實驗室」。該實驗室致力推動多領域融合創新，探索智能生活及智慧城市等未來應用場景。

是次活動吸引逾200位大灣區與各省市科協、工程師學會的代表，工程行業主要企業的負責人，以及港科大（廣州）學生到場參與，反應踴躍，現場交流氣氛熱烈，充分體現內地工程界對國際專業資格及持續專業發展的高度重視。

是次活動吸引逾200位大灣區與各省市科協、工程師學會的代表，工程行業主要企業的負責人，以及港科大（廣州）學生到場參與，現場交流氣氛熱烈

總結及展望

學會內地辦事處的正式成立，不僅是學會發展歷程中的重要里程碑，更是推動粵港澳大灣區工程專業融合發展的重要舉措。

展望未來，學會將繼續深化與內地及國際工程機構的合作，發揮專業優勢，推動人才培育、技術創新及專業交流，為國家及香港的高質量發展作出更大貢獻。

由學會2026/27年度師傳計劃成員黃永輝先生（左）、劉欣雨女士（右）擔任大會司儀

The International Council on Electrical Engineering Conference was successfully held on 5 - 9 July 2026 in Seoul, Korea. It was jointly organised by The Institution of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers (KIEE), Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ), The Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering (CSEE) and the Institution. With the slogan of ICEE 2026 conference “Innovate. Integrate. Inspire: The Global Electrical Engineering Summit”, the Conference attracted more than 480 delegates from all over the world.

The HKIE delegation was led by our President Ir Prof Frank Chan together with Ir Dr F C Chan, Ir Tim Leung, Ir Ben Lam, Ir Dr Sam Lam and Ir Dr K F Wong.

At the Opening Ceremony, our President Ir Prof Frank Chan delivered an address on behalf of the Institution. In his speech, he acknowledged ICEE’s significant contributions to promoting excellence and advancing the electrical engineering profession across the region and beyond.

President Ir Prof Frank Chan addressing delegates at the Opening Ceremony

One of the keynote speakers, Ir Dr F C Chan delivered a presentation entitled “AI Empowered, New Journey of Energy Revolution and Automotive Revolution” on behalf of Ir Prof C C Chan.  The presentation provided valuable insights into the development of sustainable energy solutions and the future of the automotive industry. His speech was well received by the delegates.

Ir Dr F C Chan delivering his keynote speech at the Conference

The Conference served as a valuable platform for engineers and engineering students to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and explore innovative ideas, thereby fostering technical advancements in field of electrical engineering. A total of 181 papers and 203 posters were presented in oral and poster sessions respectively. The programme featured five keynote presentations, five panel sessions, five convened sessions, two tutorial sessions, poster presentations, and a technical visit. A total of 24 papers from Hong Kong, China were accepted for presentation at the Conference, our delegates successfully presented the papers, enriching the technical exchanges among participants.

The next Conference will be hosted by the Institution in Hong Kong, China, from 4 to 7 July 2027.  The Conference theme will be “Powering the Future: AI Integration, Grid Modernization and Net-zero Electrification”. Members are encouraged to submit papers to the ICEE Conference 2027.  The deadline for abstract submission is 31 December 2026.   Details of the ICEE Conference 2027 can be viewed at https://www.hkie.org.hk/icee2027/.

Delegates from Hong Kong, China at the ICEE Conference 2026

President Ir Prof Frank Chan (2nd right) and Executive Chairman of ICEE Conference 2027 Ir Dr F C Chan (1st right) receiving the flag from representatives of the host organisation at the flag handover ceremony