Join us for a Nordic business event together with the Nordic Chambers! The event is supported by InvestHK.
With speakers from KONE and Envac, the discussion will highlight how Nordic innovation, design thinking and sustainable infrastructure solutions can contribute to Hong Kong’s future urban development. The event will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability professionals to exchange ideas on smarter, greener, and more liveable cities. The discussion will be followed by a networking session.
Discussion Points:
- Sustainable urban infrastructure: How Nordic solutions in mobility, waste management, and smart buildings can support Hong Kong’s transition towards a more sustainable city.
- Designing for people and efficiency: What Hong Kong can learn from the Nordic approach to liveability, accessibility, and long-term urban planning.
- Public-private collaboration: How companies, government, and investors can work together to accelerate sustainable innovation in Hong Kong’s built environment.
About the Speakers:
Moderator: Olivia To – InvestHK
Senior Vice President (Sustainability) Innovation and Technology
InvestHK is the Hong Kong government department responsible for attracting and supporting foreign direct investment into the city. It helps overseas and Mainland Chinese companies set up, expand, and succeed in Hong Kong by offering market insights, practical guidance, and connections to business opportunities.
Aiying Wang – Envac
President & CEO-China, SEA & India
Envac is a pioneer in automated waste collection systems, using underground vacuum technology to move waste efficiently from buildings and public spaces to collection stations. Its solutions help cities reduce traffic, emissions, noise, and manual waste handling while supporting cleaner and more sustainable urban living.
Eric Xie – KONE
Senior Vice President, Greater China & Managing Director, GBA
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, providing solutions that improve the flow of people in buildings and urban environments. The company focuses on innovation, sustainability, and smart technologies to make cities more efficient, accessible, and future-ready.
Event details:
Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM (Hong Kong) | 10 AM – 12 PM (Finland)
Place: Invest Hong Kong, Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong Island & Online
This is a hybrid event. Link to the online meeting will be shared with the registered attendees.
Register now – spots are limited!