In celebration of the HKIA 55th Anniversary, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) will organize the following key special events:
- HKIA 55th Anniversary Conference: Megalopolis & Architecture, Nov 5, 2011 Daytime
- HKIA 55th Anniversary Ball: 1950's Oscar Night, Nov 5, 2011 Evening
- HKIA Hong Kong Architecture Week: Oct 3 to Nov 4, 2011
- HKIA Open Day at HKIA Premises
- Visits to the Architectural Services Department, Housing Authority, Registered Practices and
  Department of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of
  Hong Kong.

The HKIA 55th Anniversary Conference will explore the development of Megalopolis and its components's the architecture with particular reference to Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta region and other similar developments in the world. The whole day conference is scheduled for Saturday, 5 November 2011 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The Honourable Donald Tsang, GBS, GBM, JP, Chief Executive of the HKSAR Government will be the Officiating Guest in the Opening Ceremony of the Conference. Confirmed keynote speakers include Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet Ngor, GBS, JP, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, Ms Eva Cheng, GBS, JP, Secretary for Transport and Housing, Transport and Housing Bureau of HKSAR Government, Mr Wang Peng (Urban Planning, Land & Resources Commission of Shenzhen Municipality), Mr Brian Lee (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP), Mr Daniel Libeskind (Studio Daniel Libeskind Architect LLC), Hamzah & Yeang, Mr Paul Katz (Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates), Mr Rem Koolhaas (OMA), Mr Rocco Yim (Rocco Design Architects Ltd). Moderator of Panel Discussion is Prof Panel speakers include Prof Hon Patrick S S Lau (Legislative Councillor), Ir Dr Andrew Chan (Arup), Mr Barry Cheung (Urban Renewal Authority), Prof David Lung (Faculty of Architecture, University of Hong Kong) and Dr Ronald Lu (Ronald Lu & Partners).

For additional information & registration of the conference, please visit
http://55th.hkiaconference.net/