Introduction:
The event is co-organized by Census and Statistics Department and Civil Service Training and Development Institute. Apart from the latest scientific developments, the lectures will particularly highlight how the various scientific topics will impact on policy or decision making.

Date and Time:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 29 October 2007 (Monday)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 6 November 2007 (Tuesday)

Venue:
Room 505, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong.

Programme:

29 October 2007
9:00-9:10	Opening Address Mr H W FUNG, Commissioner for Census and Statistics Census and Statistics Department
9:10-9:45	Climate Change - More Than Just Hot Air Mr LEUNG Wing-mo, Acting Assistant Director Hong Kong Observatory
9:45-10:20	Genetic Diseases: Scientific Basis, Diagnosis and Management Dr LO Fai-man, Senior Medical and Health Officer Clinical Genetic Service, Department of Health
10:20-10:55	Newborn Screening in Hong Kong : 1984-2007 Dr Albert LAM, Senior Medical and Health Officer Clinical Genetic Service, Department of Health
10:55-11:05	Q&A for the first session Moderator: Mr Alvin LI Wing-kong, Assistant Commissioner Census and Statistics Department
11:05-11:20	Tea Break
11:20-11:30	Keynote Address Mr Frederick MA, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
11:30-12:05	Online from Wireline to Wireless Prof YUE On-ching, Science Advisor Innovation and Technology Commission
12:05-12:40	Biometric Applications in Immigration Department Mrs Jacqeline KWAN, Assistant Director Immigration Department
12:40-12:50	Q&A for the second session Moderator: Dr BY LEE, Assistant Director Hong Kong Observatory
6 November 2007
9:00-9:35	Application of Scientific Sample Surveys Mr Thomas CHEUNG, Senior Statistician Census and Statistics Department
9:35-10:10	Advanced ICT Applications for HKSAR Government Departments Mr CW CHUNG, Electronics Engineer; Mr Timothy WONG, Information Technology Manager; Mr KF FUNG, Acting Management Information Systems Manager Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
10:10-10:20	Q&A for the first session Moderator: Mr Stephen LEUNG, Assistant Commissioner Census and Statistics Department
10:20-10:40	Tea Break
10:40-11:15	Hong Kong Internet Infrastructure Mr Warren KWOK, Telecom Engineer Office of the Telecommunications Authority
11:15-11:50	Combating Air Pollution Dr Peter LOUIE, Senior Environmental Protection Officer Environmental Protection Department
11:50-12:25	Micro-climate Studies for Sustainable Public Housing Development in Hong Kong Mr John NG, Chief Architect Housing Department
12:25-12:40	Q&A for the second session Moderator: Dr BY LEE, Assistant Director Hong Kong Observatory

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