Background
The Hong Kong Branch of the National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center is honored to organize, in collaboration with CLP Power Hong Kong, the “International Conference on Powering a Carbon Neutral Future - The Role of Nuclear Energy” at the City University of Hong Kong on 17 January 2025.
The conference will bring together experts around the globe to discuss the important role of nuclear energy in decarbonization from the perspectives of the global community, Mainland China and Hong Kong.
We look forward to your active participation and to welcoming you to the City University of Hong Kong.
Conference Information
| Date | 17 January 2025 (Friday) |
| Time | 0900 – 1730 |
| Venue | Wong Cheung Lo Hui Yuet Hall, 5/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, City University of Hong Kong |
| Participants | Including government officials, policy makers, experts, academics, industry professionals and practitioners |
| Format of Conference | Hybrid mode |
If you’re interested in attending the conference in person, please reach out to us at npmm@um.cityu.edu.hk
Conference Objectives
The “International Conference on Powering a Carbon Neutral Future - The Role of Nuclear Energy” aims to explore the role of nuclear energy in achieving a carbon-neutral future, both locally and internationally. It provides a platform for academics, experts, and professionals in the fields of decarbonisation, nuclear energy, energy transformation, and carbon neutrality to exchange knowledge, share research findings, and discuss best practices.
By incorporating global, China, and Hong Kong perspectives, the conference aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in different regional contexts. Additionally, through hybrid mode, the conference aims to attract a diverse audience, including academics, experts, professionals, policy makers, and students from around the globe in related disciplines.
Organizing Committee
Director of Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center
The City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
CLP Power Chair Professor of Nuclear Engineering,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Dean of School of Energy and Environment
Chair Professor of Affiliate, School of Energy and Environment
The City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Herman Hu Chair Professor of Nanomaterials, Department of Chemistry
Director of Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy
The City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Senior Director - Nuclear
CLP Holdings Limited
Hong Kong
