Forum on Sustainable Retirement Pathways for Electric Vehicle Batteries

 

Programme Rundown

[Updated on: Feb 5, 2026]

 

Date:               March 6, 2026 [Friday]

 

Time:              2:45pm (Registration starts), 3pm – 6pm

 

Venue:            Eminence Galaxy

     Room 11-231, 11/F

     Lau Ming Wai Academic Building

     City University of Hong Kong

     Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

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Fee:                 Free of charge

 

Language:       Cantonese with English terminology

 

 

Programme Highlights

 

The accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) introduces critical challenges that necessitate robust strategies for managing the lifecycle of retired batteries to mitigate environmental impacts. As an increasing volume of first-generation power batteries transitions into the retirement phase, we face informed choices that directly affect environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.

 

This Forum aims to address the complexities and opportunities associated with the lifecycle management of retired EV batteries and the implementation of a circular economy. We will convene a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss innovative approaches to battery retirement, including:

 

·       Keynote Presentations: Expert insights on cutting-edge trends and technologies in the fields of EV battery recycling and repurposing.

 

·       Panel Discussions: Engaging sessions that investigate regulatory frameworks, best practices, and market dynamics influencing the retirement and subsequent handling of EV batteries.

 

·       Networking Opportunities: Facilitate strategic connections among stakeholders to cultivate partnerships aimed at enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of EV battery pathways.

 

Join us to gain actionable insights and contribute to developing advanced solutions for a sustainable future in electric vehicle battery management.

 

Programme Rundown

 

Time	Activities
2:45 – 3:00pm	Registration
3:00 – 3:10pm	Welcoming Remarks
3:10 – 3:25pm	Transformation of motor aftersales Mr. Horace Wan Dah Chong Hong (Motor Service Centre) Limited
3:25 – 3:40pm	From Local Circularity to Global Markets: Unlocking the Value of Retired EV Batteries in Hong Kong Ms. Shirley Kwok Envision Greenwise Holdings Limited
3:40 – 3:55pm	Direct Cathode Material Regeneration from Industrial Black Mass Dr. Shengbo Lu Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited
3:55 – 4:10pm	Retired EV Battery Value Maximization: Diagnosis, Second-Life Utilization and Recycling Ms. Lanzco Cheng Siemens Limited Hong Kong
4:10 – 5:00pm	Panel discussion
5:00 – 6:00pm	Networking and refreshment

 

 

Honourable speakers

 

1.       Mr. Horace Wan is currently corporate relationship manager of Dah Chong Hong (Motor Service Centre) Limited. He has several years of experience in the motor industry, focusing on business development, corporate motor aftersales solutions, and business analysis. One of his achievements was assisting the CFO in leading the digital transformation at Sa Sa International Holding Limited in the cosmetics industry while he was a Project Manager. Currently, he leads DCH's motor aftersales team in its operational transformation. In his talk, he will share with audience on a) the existing challenge of motor aftersales industry, and b) DCH Motor Service Centre (MSC) New business development.

 

2.       Ms. Shirley Kwok is currently Chief Operating Officer of Envision Greenwise Holdings Limited, and Vice Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Industries (Group 26). She has over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, and operations management within the green technology and environmental sectors. She leads the project for Hong Kong's first EV battery processing plant and is actively involved in various environmental and business organizations, including serving as the Honorary Advisor for the Hong Kong Recycling Chamber of Commerce. In her talk, she will share insights into battery recycling pathways and the value of developing a local battery recycling industry. Additionally, she will discuss global market developments in EV batteries and the significant role of Hong Kong’s efforts in this evolving landscape.

 

3.       Dr. Shengbo Lu is currently Associate R&D Director at Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) Limited. He a materials science leader with 20+ years in green energy R&D. At NAMI, he has commercialized over 5 energy storage products from lab to market, filed 50+ patents, and won international innovation awards including the R&D 100 Award, the Edison Award, and CES Innovation Awards. In his talk, he will present a direct cathode regeneration process for recycling industrial lithium-ion battery black mass. This route offers a promising and economical strategy for the large-scale recycling of spent batteries, supporting the development of a sustainable closed-loop ecosystem for the lithium-ion battery industry.

 

4.       Ms. Lanzco Cheng is an experienced digital solutions expert at Siemens Ltd. Hong Kong, specializing in AI-driven building automation systems (BMS/CCMS), IoT technology, and electric vehicle battery recycling. She has led numerous large-scale infrastructure projects, including implementing a fault detection system for Hong Kong's Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) facilities, an air handling unit (AHU) monitoring system for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, and developing an innovative electric vehicle battery platform for the Hong Kong Productivity Council. In her talk, she will showcase Siemens’ solutions for retired EV battery value maximization, covering diagnosis, second-life utilization in BESS, and recycling. She will highlight a reliable diagnosis tool ensuring battery health, safety, and BMS compatibility, alongside hazard mitigation strategies, offering actionable insights into sustainable battery retirement pathways.

 

 

Registration and Enquiry

Prior registration is required.

To register, please follow this link: https://cityu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6x7OwTEU7hkK0FU

Due to venue capacity, applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to members of co-organizers and supporting organizations.

Secure your spot today!

 

 

Co-organized by

·     Department of Electrical Engineering, CityUHK

·     College of Engineering Research Centre for Smart Energy Conversion and Utilization, CityUHK

·     JC STEM Lab of Future Energy Systems, CityUHK

 

 

Supporting organizations:

·     Chun Yang International (HK) Co., Ltd.

·     CityU Business & Industrial Club (CUBIC)

·     Dah Chong Hong (Motor Service Centre) Limited

·     Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI)

·     Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI)

·     Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA)

·     Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC)

·     Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO), CityUHK

·     Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI)

·     Siemens Limited Hong Kong

·     The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) – Electrical Division