Photo with representative from Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV), and HSC Pipeline Engineering Director - Mr. Shane Shi
Visit to Singapore Land Authority (SLA)
The Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) participated Geo Connect Asia 2025, held from 9 to 10 April in Singapore. Led by Prof. Wu Chen (Head of the Department), alongside with Prof. Wallace LAI (Associate Head of Teaching) and supported by academic staff including Prof. Xintao Liu and Prof. Tony Zhuge, showcased its geospatial solutions and academic programs, fostering international collaboration and innovation.
Promoting Academic Excellence and Geospatial Innovation
LSGI set up an engaging booth at the event, highlighting its comprehensive Bachelor and Master Degree programs. Moreover, the booth served as a platform to demonstrate innovative geospatial solutions developed by six of LSGI's distinguished professors. Attendees were captivated by the department's commitment to advancing geospatial intelligence and its practical applications in various sectors.
Insightful Discussions on Geospatial Intelligence and Infrastructure Development
On the first day of the conference, Prof. CHEN Wu participated in a dynamic panel discussion alongside industry leaders, exploring the transformative role of geospatial intelligence, AI, and open data in shaping the future. Prof. Chen emphasized Hong Kong’s spatial data infrastructure, showcasing how tools like Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing road planning and environmental impact assessments.
Simultaneously, Prof. Wallace Lai delivered presentation at the Digital Underground Connect segment, titled “The Power of The Digital Underground Twin - Enabling Smart, Safe, and Sustainable Asset Management and Infrastructure Development.” Prof. Lai shared insights from Hong Kong's subsurface utility mapping programs, offering solutions and technologies that are setting new standards in infrastructure development.
Building Strategic Partnerships for Future Growth
Throughout the two-day event, LSGI engaged with people from industry in Singapore, including Managing Director from HSC Pipeline Engineering Pte Ltd and representative from the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV). These discussions paved the way for future collaborations, with HSC offering internship and employment opportunities for LSGI students and graduates, and SISV expressed interest in further cooperation with LSGI.
Strengthening Ties with the Singapore Land Authority
In addition to the conference activities, the LSGI delegation visited the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), where they have discussed for future enhanced collaboration. This agreement focuses on capacity building and accreditation in academic programs, marking a significant step towards strengthening educational and professional ties between Hong Kong and Singapore.
