Register Now: 2026 Workshop and Tutorial in GeoAI Advancements and Applications
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Date
11 - 12 Jun 2026
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Organiser
Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG); JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations; Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI); and Research Institute of Land and Space (RILS), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Time
08:30 - 18:00
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Venue
201, Wing GH, PolyU Map
Enquiry
Tresley He 2766 5924 info.poleis@polyu.edu.hk
Summary
Overview
The 2026 Workshop and Tutorial in GeoAI Advancements and Applications will explore the forefront of geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) advancements and applications in ecosystems, infrastructure, and cities. In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the fields of Earth observations, geomatics, big data, environmental sciences, and sustainable development, this workshop will immerse participants in cutting-edge AI technologies and recent advancements, demonstrate their applications to complex real-world problems, and guide the derivation of meaningful scientific insights.
Registration Options
LSGI Members
Current students and staff members of LSGI are invited to register free of charge using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/YW6rCQ8Mgs?origin=lprLink
External Participants
If you are not a member of the LSGI department, please proceed to our External Registration Portal or scan the QR CODE on the poster to complete your registration and payment:
Exclusive Registration Perks
All registered external participants will receive a comprehensive hospitality package on their registered day(s), including:
- Coffee Breaks with refreshments.
- Catering: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner.
- Conference Materials: A printed copy of the official Programme Brochure.
- Exquisite Souvenir: A limited-edition workshop gift.
Guests of Honor
We are honored to welcome our distinguished guests: • Mr. Hendrick Sin: Deputy to the National People’s Congress; Co-founder and Controlling Shareholder, CMGE Technology Group; Chairman, China Prosperity Capital; President, Internet Professional Association; and Chairman, the Hong Kong Government AI Subsidy Scheme. • Mr. Duncan Chiu: Member of the Legislative Council for the Technology and Innovation functional constituency of HKSAR; President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Joint Council (HKITJC); Chairman of HKTDC Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Services Advisory Committee; and Chairman, Information Technology Services Committee of the Hospital Authority. • Sr Professor Paul Tsui: Chief Executive Officer, Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited; Adjunct Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. • Mr. Keran Wang: Chief, Space Applications Section, Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP). • Professor Jiannong Cao: Vice President (Education), Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor in Data Science, Chair Professor of Distributed and Mobile Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. • Sr Professor Ben Chan: Adjunct Professor, Research Institute for Land and Space, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Invited Speakers Our program features a distinguished group of global keynote speakers, including Prof. Jiannong Cao (PolyU), Prof. Michael Batty (UCL), Prof. Lan Mu (UGA), Prof. Dev Niyogi (UT Austin), Mr. Keran Wang (UN ESCAP), Prof. Maria Antonia Brovelli (PoliMI), Prof. Yu Liu (Peking), Prof. Bisheng Yang (WHU), Prof. Bo Huang (HKU), Prof. Hui Su (HKUST), Prof. Jun Li (CUG), Prof. Xiaoli Ding (PolyU), and Prof. QihaoWeng (PolyU).
We are also excited to host a lineup of invited speakers: Prof. Cheolhee Yoo (PNU, Korea), Prof. Jie Chen (CSU), Prof. Chunpeng Chen (ECNU), Prof. Ting Yun (NJFU), Dr. Hao Li (NUS, Singapore), Prof. Kazuto Ichii (Chiba U, Japan), Dr. Wei Li (Chiba U), Dr. Beichen Zhang (Chiba U), Dr. Vivek Anand (IITK, India), Prof. Xiaojuan Qi (HKU), Prof. Hongsheng Zhang (HKU), Prof. Bin Chen (HKU), Prof. Kai Han (HKU), Prof. Xi Chen (CUHK), Prof. George Liu (PolyU), Prof. Xiaolin Zhu (PolyU), Prof. Guoqiang Shi (PolyU), Prof. Tiangang Yin (PolyU), Prof. Xintao Liu (PolyU), Prof. Yang Xu (PolyU), and Prof. Catherine Liu (PolyU). About the Workshop The Workshop and Tutorial in GeoAI Advancements and Applications is the flagship annual event of the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Now in its third year, this international forum is dedicated to exploring the forefront of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and its transformative impact on ecosystems, infrastructure, climate resilience, and urban systems. Chaired by Professor Qihao Weng, a global leader of Earth observation and GeoAI, the workshop serves as a premier platform for researchers and practitioners from academia, industry, and government to exchange cutting-edge ideas. Its mission is to bridge the gap between AI theory and real-world implementation, focusing on the derivation of meaningful scientific insights from Earth observations and complex geospatial data and cultivating future leaders.
