(香港，二零一五年三月十九日) 香港工程師學會 (下稱「學會」) 將於2015年3月至4月期間舉辦「工程與你」活動。配合學會本年度的主題「啟發新一代　工程展未來」（Inspire the Young），是次大型活動以工程展覽為重點，透過互動及具趣味性的新穎方式，向市民彰顯工程師的卓越成就，同場並展出流動裝置遊戲程式設計比賽2015及「工程與你」攝影比賽2015之得獎作品，連同工程半日遊及講座等公眾參與活動，讓新一代深入認識工程專業與日常生活息息相關，以及如何透過創新工程提升人類的生活質素。學會期望此活動有助啟發年輕人對工程的興趣，為業界培育新世代專才。

為了突顯工程業界對香港經濟發展之重要性，學會今日特別安排新聞界參觀香港最新建設之世界級物流設施國泰航空貨運站。香港國際機場的吞吐量位於世界前列，2014年處理之貨運量創下438 萬公噸的紀錄新高。耗資港幣59億元興建之國泰航空貨運站，自2013年投入運作後，將機場的處理貨運能力提高達五成至740萬公噸。其設計和興建涉及工程業界內眾多不同的專業界別，由土木、岩土、結構、建造、屋宇裝備、製造及工業、機械，以至控制、自動化及儀器儀表、電機、電子、環境、消防及資訊科技，可說是業界通力合作完成的一件「結晶品」。貨運站糅合了創新設計並廣泛應用先進科技系統，包括全自動的物料處理系統，並結合適時操作營運概念、資訊主導的運作及提升處理轉口貨物的能力的三大特點，有助鞏固香港作為亞洲區內首選空運樞紐的地位。

香港工程師學會會長張志剛工程師指出：「作為香港四大支柱產業之首，在剛公布的財政預算案中，政府強調貿易及物流業未來須朝高增值方向發展，其中空運服務的重要性尤其顯著。為提升物流業的競爭力，除了增建設施和科技創新外，必須培訓足夠的物流工程專才。香港工程師學會於2010年特別設立物流及運輸專業界別，負責訂定物流及運輸工程師及技術人員的資格，同時制訂有關工程人員在教育、培訓及經驗方面所需的要求，並進行會員資格評審，藉此確立物流及運輸工程師的專業地位，現時有超過300名會員，並於2014年設立物流及運輸分部，為會員提供相關專業學術活動，提升其社會認受性。」

張志剛會長表示：「香港工程師學會現時有32,000 名會員，涵蓋21個工程專業。學會的使命是『持續發揮優質工程專業』。向年青人推廣工程專業一直是學會的工作重點，今年更以『啟發新一代　工程展未來』作為前進方針。為推動社會的可持續發展，香港需要培育一班充滿熱誠且勇於接受挑戰的年輕工程師。因此，學會特別舉辦『工程與你』活動，內容更針對新世代的潮流喜好而設計，讓年輕人了解工程專業的多元化，工作既有活力又充滿意義，從而吸引更多優秀的年輕人才加入工程專業行列，合力構建美好香港未來。」

「工程與你」活動簡介如下：

「工程與你」展覽
(一) 「動感維港」多媒體展區及互動遊戲
多媒體展區以具趣味性的新穎方式，展示香港多項大型基建設施、具代表性的地標及歷史建築的特色，讓公眾明白工程師多年來在香港社會和經濟發展所擔當之關鍵角色，致力為市民締造優質生活。參觀市民亦可試玩多款互動遊戲，「節能達人大挑戰」提倡綠色生活；「能量戰車：駕出未來」體驗高能源效益的駕駛樂趣，而「工程好『拍』檔」則讓大家有機會與香港的傑出工程項目合照。

(二) 流動裝置遊戲程式設計比賽2015
智能電話等流動裝置經已成為市民日常生活的一部分。比賽鼓勵對流動裝置程式設計及工程技術有興趣的人士發揮創意，融合科技專長及工程知識。透過獲獎的流動裝置遊戲程式，公眾可以有趣、互動、新穎的形式去掌握更多工程知識，從而促進工程資訊交流，達致向社會推廣工程專業之目標。

(三) 「工程與你」攝影比賽2015
得獎攝影作品透過相機鏡頭，捕捉香港眾多工程項目的有趣一面。公眾可以全新角度欣賞香港工程建設的卓越成就，體驗工程世界的無窮奧妙，從而了解來自不同界別之工程師，憑專業知識與幹勁熱誠，為提升市民的生活質素而努力不懈，推動社會不斷發展。

「工程與你」展覽詳情如下：

「工程與你」半日遊及講座
除了工程展覽外，活動亦安排了一系列「工程與你」半日遊及講座 (詳情請參閱附件一)。預先報名的市民可參觀香港的世界級工程項目，實地了解工程對香港社會發展和經濟民生的重要性。講座系列則邀請到多名政府官員及工程師擔任嘉賓講者，就「點廢成金」、鐵路建設、「轉廢為能」及供水發展等不同課題分享寶貴經驗，讓市民了解卓越工程如何提升我們的生活質素。

有關「工程與你」的活動詳情，請瀏覽網址：http://inspire-the-young.hkie.org.hk。

香港工程師學會會長張志剛工程師(左) 及
國泰航空服務有限公司行政總裁高繼維工程師
介紹香港最新建設之世界級物流設施國泰航空貨運站。


香港工程師學會會長張志剛工程師(右)及
國泰航空服務有限公司行政總裁高繼維工程師
在國泰航空貨運站之全自動物料處理系統前合照。
貨運站糅合了創新設計並廣泛應用先進科技系統，
藉以提升香港作為亞洲區內首選空運樞紐的競爭力。


國泰航空貨運站在營運上應用創新工程科技，為保護環境作出貢獻。
圖為香港工程師學會會長張志剛工程師(左二)、
國泰航空服務有限公司行政總裁高繼維工程師(左四)及
國泰航空服務有限公司工程主管溫偉康工程師(左一)
在太陽能發電旅客梯前合照。

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附件一：「工程與你」活動

(Hong Kong, 19 March 2015) The "Engineering and You" programme organised by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) will take place from March to April 2015. Building on HKIE's theme for the Session, "Inspire the Young", the programme's key event is an engaging and interactive exhibition of the distinguished achievements of engineers in Hong Kong. The exhibition will also include winning entries of the HKIE Mobile Game Apps Competition 2015 and the "Engineering and You" Photo Competition 2015. In addition, project site visits and lectures that are open to general public will also be arranged in the programme. These activities will help the younger generation understand the important role engineering plays in our daily lives and show how engineers apply innovative technology to enhance our quality of life. By inspiring the young and sparking their interest in engineering, the HKIE hopes to nourish a new generation of talents for the profession.

To demonstrate the vital role the engineering profession plays in Hong Kong's economic development, the HKIE today arranged a media tour to the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal (CPCT), Hong Kong's newest world-class logistics facility. As one of the largest and leading air cargo hubs in the world, the Hong Kong International Airport set a new annual record in 2014 with cargo throughput reaching 4.38 million tonnes. Following commencement of its operations in 2013, the HK$5.9 billion CPCT has increased the airport's air cargo handling capacity by 50% annually to 7.4 million tonnes. The purpose-built CPCT has involved the collaborative efforts from various engineering disciplines, from civil, geotechnical, structural, building, building services, manufacturing & industrial and mechanical; to control, automation & instrumentation, electrical, electronics, environmental, fire and information technology. It also incorporates innovative features and advanced technology systems including the fully-automated Materials Handling System. This System complements three other unique features; namely, just-in-time operations, information-driven operations and enhanced transhipment capability to empower the facility to consolidate Hong Kong's leading position as a preferred air cargo hub in Asia.

Ir Victor CHEUNG Chi Kong, President of the HKIE, said, "The trading and logistics sector is the largest among the four pillar industries in Hong Kong. At the Budget announced earlier, the Hong Kong Government identified the provision of high value-added services as essential for the trading and logistics industry. In this respect, air cargo services are of growing importance. Apart from adding new facilities and adopting innovative technology, we have to ensure the adequate availability of logistics engineering professionals to enhance the competitiveness of the logistics industry. In view of this, the HKIE set up the Logistics & Transportation Discipline in 2010 to prescribe and define the qualifications of professional logistics and transportation engineers and technologists. The Discipline also identifies the profession's educational, training and experience requirements and conducts assessments for admission to membership, now growing to over 300, with the aim of enhancing the professionalism of logistics and transportation engineers. In 2014, the Logistics & Transportation Division was set up to provide learned society activities for members' continuous professional development and to raise their standing and visibility in the community."

"The HKIE currently has 32,000 members covering 21 engineering disciplines. Our vision is 'Sustained Excellence in the Engineering Profession'. The HKIE has long been committed to promoting the engineering profession among young people, and 'Inspire the Young' has been adopted as the theme for this Session. To support the sustainable development of Hong Kong, we must nurture more young engineers who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work. Organised by the HKIE, the 'Engineering and You' programme is thoughtfully designed to meet the aspirations and preferences of the next generation. It will provide an excellent opportunity for young people to learn more about the diverse disciplines of the engineering profession. By showcasing the dynamic and meaningful aspects of engineering work, we hope to engage and attract the younger generation to join the profession in building a better future for Hong Kong," added President Victor CHEUNG Chi Kong.

Details of the "Engineering and You" programme:

"Engineering and You" – Exhibition
(1) Multi-media Zone and Interactive Games
The Multi-media Zone showcases the unique characteristics of selected large-scale infrastructure projects, landmark developments and historical buildings in a lively and innovative way. It aims to enhance public awareness of the critical role engineers play in the social and economic development of Hong Kong and how they improve the quality of life in our community. Participants can also enjoy a number of interactive games, such as "Eco-Hero Challenge" to promote green living; "Energy Quest: Race for the Future" to experience the fun of energy-efficient driving; and "Fantasy Pod: Engineering & You" which provides participants with the opportunity to be photographed alongside Hong Kong's award-winning engineering projects.

(2) The HKIE Mobile Game Apps Competition 2015
Mobile devices such as smartphones are an integral part of our daily lives. The Competition encourages people who are interested in the design of mobile game applications (apps) and engineering technology to unleash their creativity and potential in integrating technology and engineering. By showcasing the winning mobile game apps, the Competition will facilitate the sharing of engineering knowledge and ideas among the public in an interesting, interactive and novel way to achieve the goal of promoting the engineering profession in Hong Kong.

(3) "Engineering and You" Photo Competition 2015
Through the winning photos which captured interesting aspects of engineering projects, the public can gain an appreciation of Hong Kong's distinctive engineering achievements and experience the wonder of the engineering world. The Competition aims to raise public awareness of the contributions of engineers in different disciplines who dedicate their expertise and efforts to enhance the quality of life in Hong Kong and drive the continuous development of our city.

Information about the "Engineering and You" Exhibition:

"Engineering and You" Project Site Visits and Lectures
Apart from the exhibitions, there will be a series of informative "Engineering and You" Project Site Visits and Lectures (please refer to Appendix 1 for details). Registered members of the public will be taken on a tour of world-class projects in Hong Kong. By the end of these tours, participants will understand the positive impact these engineering projects have had on the city's development, economy and the everyday lives of its people. The Lectures will be presented by guest speakers from government departments and the engineering profession, who will share their insights on various topics including waste treatment, rail development, waste recycling and water supply in Hong Kong. These Lectures will enable attendees to better understand how engineering excellence enhances our quality of life.

For more details about the "Engineering and You" programme, please visit: http://inspire-the-young.hkie.org.hk.

Ir Victor CHEUNG Chi Kong, President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (left)
and Ir Kelvin KO, Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Pacific Services Limited
introduced the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal (CPCT),
Hong Kong's newest world-class logistics facility.


Ir Victor CHEUNG Chi Kong, President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (right)
and Ir Kelvin KO, Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Pacific Services Limited
are pictured in front of the fully-automated Materials Handling System
at the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal. The facility incorporates innovative features
and advanced technology systems to sustain Hong Kong's competitiveness
as a preferred air cargo hub in Asia.


The Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal contributes to environmental conservation
through the adoption of engineering innovations in its operations.
Ir Victor CHEUNG Chi Kong, President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (second from left),
Ir Kelvin KO, Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Pacific Services Limited (fourth from left)
and Ir Paul WON, Head of Engineering of Cathay Pacific Services Limited (first from left)
are pictured in front of the Solar Panel Passenger Steps.

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Appendix 1："Engineering and You" Events