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
Organiser :	Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York www.hketony.gov.hk
Collaborating Organisation :	The Hong Kong Institute of Architects www.hkia.net
Potential Applicant Body :	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 a Hong Kong professional participating in an eligible activity, up to the approved maximum subsidy level for that item. The approved maximum subsidy levels for eligible participation cost items cannot be transferred between them. The PSP subsidy will be provided on a reimbursement basis, subject to the participating professionals’ full attendance at the activities 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 Applicant body to apply for subsidy under PSP.