In the tradition of PLPR conferences, we organise a number of social events:
| Event | Day | Time of the day |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-conference excursion | 21.02.17 | whole day |
| Welcome Reception | 21.02.17 | 5.30pm |
| Keynote reception | 22.02.17 | evening |
| Conference dinner | 23.02.17 | evening |
| Farewell drink | 24.02.17 | evening |
| Post-conference trips | 25.02.17 | and the days following |
Talk by Prof K.K. Ling – Planning and Development of Hong Kong: its DNA and Institutional Dynamics
K.K. Ling, JP
Honorary Professor,
Department of Urban Planning & Design,
Faculty of Architecture, University of Hong Kong
Prof. K. K. Ling is a professional town planner with extensive experience including planning for the new airport and the Tung Chung New Town, review of the Town Planning Ordinance, harbor-front planning and development, planning enforcement and prosecution, cross-boundary planning, and planning for new development areas.
Prof. Ling was the Director of Planning from 2012 to 2016, heading the Planning Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. He was also the chairman of the Metro Planning Committee and Rural & New Town Planning Committee of the Town Planning Board.
He is Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (FHKIP), Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and with People’s Republic of China Registered Urban Planner Qualification. Mr. Ling was the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners from 2007 to 2009.
