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Details of Activity

Activity Code : PSP2022002
Activity Name : Hong Kong Young Architects Mission to HKIA HK25A Architecture Exhibition in New York
Timing : 7 to 15 October 2022 (9 days)
Location : New York, USA
Activity Organiser : Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York
www.hketony.gov.hk
Collaborating Professional Body : The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
www.hkia.net
Potential PSP Applicant : The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects
The Hong Kong Institute of Planners
Target Beneficiary Sector : Building and Construction-related services (architecture, landscape architectural and planning services)
Format :
  • Meetings with New York ETO, business leaders of construction sector, institute of architects and local architects
  • Company visits
  • Infrastructure visits (walking, building and studio tours)
  • Exchange/network activities through some of the Archtober events (an annual festival of architecture in New York)
  • Participation in the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Architecture Exhibition in New York
  • Review and sharing session of the trip
Estimated Number of Participants : 22
Approved Maximum Subsidy Level :
Participation Cost Item Approved Maximum Subsidy Level (HK$)
Travel Cost $14,900 (one round-trip air ticket between Hong Kong and New York)
Accommodation Cost $11,900 (5 nights of hotel accommodation in New York)
  • The maximum amount of subsidy for each eligible participation cost item under PSP is 90% of the actual cost incurred for that item by Hong Kong professionals participating in eligible activities, up to the approved maximum subsidy level for that item.
  • The approved maximum subsidy levels for eligible participation cost items cannot be transferred amongst themselves.
  • The PSP subsidy will be provided on a reimbursement basis, subject to the participating professionals’ full attendance of the activity concerned.
Contact : Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York
Mr Eric Tang
Tel: 1-212-752-3320 Ext 206
Email: eric_tang@hketony.gov.hk

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Mr Ken Tsang
Tel: 3155 0411
Email: kentsang@hkia.org.hk

The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects
Mr So Ho Lung, Bosco
Tel: 2896 2833
Email: Secretary2@hkila.com and Boscoso@connect.hku.hk

The Hong Kong Institute of Planners
Ms Monique Tai
Tel: 2905 6212
Email: info@hkip.org.hk

Eligible Hong Kong professionals participating in the approved activity may approach the Potential PSP Applicant to apply for subsidy under PSP.