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RIBA Hong Kong: Transition to practice

You are invited to the Future Architects forum, designed to support students transition to practice.

  • today 1 and 5 September 2025
  • place Hong Kong
  • receipt Free

Our Hong Kong Chapter is proud to announce that they will be co-hosting the Future Architects forum with three RIBA validated programs in Hong Kong - University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Design Institute, and HKU SPACE - during the first week of September.

The forum will be held over two days, Monday 1 September and Friday 5 September and is designed specifically for Master of Architecture and undergraduate graduating students, providing them with an invaluable opportunity to engage with practicing architects and gain insights into their future careers. The event will consist of small discussion groups centred around pertinent topics in the profession. Participants will have the chance to engage in various meaningful conversations with industry professionals, facilitating a smooth transition from academic study to professional practice.

Day two will close with a networking reception from 6:30pm to 8pm.

Discussion topics will include:

  • transition into practice
  • emerging architects,
  • routes to professional memberships
  • sustainability and resilience
  • and more

Details

Day one
Future you
1 September 3pm to 6pm with networking reception 6:30pm to 8pm.
Forum leader: Dr. Ruffina Thilakaratne, RIBA International Councillor

Sign up for 1 September

Day two
Future architects
5 September 3pm to 6pm with networking reception 6:30pm to 8pm.
Forum leader: Mandi Tong, RIBA Hong Kong Chapter Committee Member

Sign up for 5 September

Mentors

Throughout the event students will interact with mentors in small group discussions on key topics relevant to their future careers. Each group will consist of eight to 10 students and two mentors. A new group of students will join a session every 30 mins.

If you would like to sign up to be a mentor please click here

To avoid disappointment, please register by Sunday 10 August

If you have any questions about the day please contact: ruffina.thilakaratne@riba.org