Hong Kong – November 28, 2024 – Arcadis participated in the International Infrastructure and Projects Leaders Summit (IIPLS), hosted by the Development Bureau (DEVB) of the Hong Kong SAR. The summit, themed "Strategic Leadership in Managing Complexity and Uncertainty in Infrastructure Delivery," focused on exploring strategies and policies for infrastructure delivery plans while addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent in implementing mega infrastructure projects.
The summit brought together over 500 leading infrastructure project leaders and experts from more than 20 countries and regions worldwide. Among the distinguished attendees were senior government officials from the Chinese Mainland and various other nations, along with representatives from esteemed international organizations such as the World Economic Forum and the International Institute for Management Development. John Batten, Global Cities Director at Arcadis, served as a distinguished speaker, while Weibin Xu, Head of Greater China at Arcadis, was present with the leadership team and heads of Arcadis Hong Kong and Macau.
During the plenary session titled "Powerful Partnerships: Collaboration for Project Success," John Batten offered insights from a global perspective, drawing on the Arcadis PMO team's extensive experience with high-profile projects such as the New York Hudson Tunnel Project and the Tencent Shenzhen Dachan Bay Future Technology City Project. He underscored the benefits of the PMO management model, which facilitates efficient organization and seamless coordination among all stakeholders. This model is instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of world-class critical infrastructure and mega construction projects.
Weibin Xu, Head of Greater China at Arcadis, expressed, "We are honored to be invited by the Hong Kong SAR Government to participate in the International Infrastructure and Project Leaders Summit, where we can share our insights. Hong Kong, as a global metropolis, boasts infrastructure that is internationally recognized for its advanced building standards and construction technologies. However, the city faces the significant challenge of high construction costs. At Arcadis, we are committed to enhancing the development efficiency of the Northern Metropolis to support Hong Kong's ambition to become a leading international hub for technological innovation."
Xu highlighted Hong Kong's unique advantage of receiving strong support from the motherland while maintaining robust global connections.
"We intend to leverage our global resources and local expertise in Greater China to drive development by integrating the rich experience and talent from both Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, thereby improving the management of mega infrastructure projects. By introducing advanced international PMO management concepts and fostering continuous innovation, we aim to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Our commitment is to transform the Northern Metropolis into a world-class innovation and technology hub, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong's role as a center for international infrastructure development and accelerating a planet positive future," Xu explained.
At the summit, Arcadis demonstrated its exceptional industry insights and innovative solutions, further reinforcing its pivotal role in the field of infrastructure projects and paving the way for future collaboration and development. Looking forward, Arcadis remains committed to its mission of "Improving Quality of Life" by consolidating a robust professional foundation and leveraging project expertise to deliver comprehensive sustainable development services and solutions, thereby accelerating a planet positive future.
