Archive for November 2010
Elizabeth Davidson’s MIPIM report
MIPIM Asia 2010, held in Hong Kong at the Convention Centre in Wanchai from November 10-12, 2010 – representing FIABCI were :
- Giancarlo Bracco, President – FIABCI-Italy
- Elizabeth Davidson, President, Pacific NW Council – FIABCI-USA
- Judith Sykes, Honolulu – FIABCI-USA
This was a very well-attended event with major representation from the Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, Vietnam and Korean Governments.
Exciting exhibits were displayed; most notable were the New Iconic Cruise Terminal for Hong Kong, introduction of the Technology Ocean in Hsinchu County and High Speed Rail in Taiwan; with government officials/representatives from the Council for Economic Planning & Development Executive Yuan (office) presenting –
- Mr. Ming-Yi Chiang, Specialist – Department of Urban and Housing Development, and
- Mr. Wang-Hsiang Hwang, Ph.D., Deputy Minister
There also seemed to be a heavy representation of architectural firms who are poised strategically for the booming building industry that is apparent in this region. Representatives from these companies seem especially interested in the Prix d’Excellence Awards. I believe FIABCI should see a surge of new memberships from this area.
The quality of the speakers was excellent. We’ve all learned a lot from the various lectures during the three-day Expo. It was very exciting to hear the views of the movers and shakers in this region; investment gurus, financiers, attorneys, bankers, developers, as well as government officials in the Hong Kong SAR government.
It was a very successful trip with tons of contacts made. The highlights were the speech by keynote speaker and Economy Nobel Prize Winner, Prof. Joseph E. Stiglitz from Columbia University as well as the MIPIM Asia Awards 2010.
FIABCI members attending: I was also pleased to meet Mr Nan-Yuen Huang, President – FIABCI-Taiwan, Mr. Daniel Dela Cruz, FIABCI-Philippines as well as Ms. Susan Greenfield, Manhattan – FIABCI-USA.
This is a very worthwhile event and we all came away with many great contacts and potential FIABCI members!
