The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) recently had the privilege of hosting delegates from The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) for a dynamic two-day exchange focused on advancing our shared industry.

Day 1: The IES60–HKIE Conference On October 26, 2026, IES and HKIE co-hosted the IES60–HKIE Conference at voco Orchard Singapore, themed “Shaping the Future of Engineering through Collaborative Contracting and Transformative Innovation.”

The event convened engineering leaders and professionals from both cities to exchange insights on infrastructure development, transformative innovation, and modern approaches to project delivery. The program kicked off with welcome remarks from IES President Mr Mervyn Sirisena and HKIE President Ir Prof Frank Chan. This was followed by keynote addresses from Er. Thanabal Kaliannan (Commissioner of Building Control and Group Director, BCA Singapore) and Ir Tony Ho (Deputy Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, HKSAR).

Throughout the day, cross-border experts shared their experiences on vital engineering topics, culminating in an engaging panel discussion titled, “Engineering the Future: Meeting the Future Unicorn.”

Day 2: HKIE Courtesy Visit to IES Headquarters
The HKIE delegation visited IES Headquarters at Bukit Tinggi to share their three-year plan and discuss new avenues for deep institutional collaboration and synergy.

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