The workshop on GeoAI and Big Data for Urban, Environment, and Sustainability was successfully held at PolyU on 9th and 10th December 2023.
The Inauguration for the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG) marked a significant milestone in the exploration and application of AI in Geomatics.
Conference Chair, Prof. Qihao WENG, Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence at LSGI, delivered a welcome speech to commence the event.
The workshop on GeoAI and Big Data for Urban, Environment, and Sustainability, along with the Inauguration Ceremony for the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG), was successfully held at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 9th and 10th December 2023. This two-day event brought together distinguished guests, speakers, and attendees to discuss the latest advancements in GeoAI and Big Data for sustainable urban development and celebrate the launch of RCAIG.
The event was chaired by Prof. Qihao WENG, Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence from LSGI at PolyU, and esteemed guests included Prof. Christopher CHAO, Director of PReCIT, Vice President (Research and Innovation) & Chair Professor of Thermal and Environmental Engineering at PolyU, Professor Peng GONG, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development) & Chair Professor of Global Sustainability at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Prof. Anthony G.O. YEH, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences & Chair Professor of Urban Planning at HKU, Prof. Charles WONG, Associate Dean (Teaching) of Faculty of Construction and Environment & Professor from LSGI at PolyU, Prof. Xiaoli DING, Director of Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS) & Chair Professor of Geomatics from LSGI at PolyU, Dr. Xuanya LI, Director of University Relationship, Baidu, Inc., Mr. Cary BARCE, GIS Solution Manager, Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited, and Sr. Kwok Fai CHANG, Deputy Director of Survey & Mapping at Lands Department.
The event served as a platform for interdisciplinary research, collaborations and knowledge exchange between researchers and industry professionals. It fostered a comprehensive approach to address the challenges and needs in urban development and environmental stewardship. Meanwhile, the RCAIG focuses on developing innovative AI research in geomatics and their applications to solve environmental and societal challenges. The success of the workshop, combined with the Inauguration Ceremony for RCAIG, demonstrated the commitment of PolyU and its partners to advancing research and innovation in the fields of AI and Geomatics.
