Group photo of 2nd International Conference on Geomatics Education
Sr Prof. Charles Man Sing WONG, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, extended a warm welcome to all participants.
Sr Alex Siu Ki CHU, Deputy Director (Survey & Mapping Office) of the Lands Department, gave an opening speech.
Prof. Xiaoli DING, Chair Professor of Geomatics and Director of the Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), delivered a keynote address on Applications of AI in Geomatics Education at PolyU.
The Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) successfully hosted the 2nd International Conference on Geomatics Education (ICGE) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 4 December 2025. The conference, theme “AI for Geomatics Education: Perspectives and Challenges,” brought together a diverse international community of educators, researchers, and industry professionals. Participants explored the transformative integration of artificial intelligence into geospatial science education. The event drew over 70 attendees from more than 30 organizations across 8 countries, facilitating a rich exchange of ideas through more than 20 presentations and engaging panel discussions.
The Opening Ceremony included a welcoming address from Sr Prof. Charles Man Sing WONG, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, followed by an opening speech from Sr Alex Siu Ki CHU, Deputy Director (Survey & Mapping Office) of the Lands Department. Prof. Xiaoli DING, Chair Professor of Geomatics and Director of the Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), delivered a keynote address on the Applications of AI in Geomatics Education at PolyU.
A Guided Laboratory Tour was also organized on 5 December 2025. The visitors toured 5 of the LSGI 's cutting-edge laboratories: Underground Utility Survey Laboratory, Laboratory for Smart City and Spatial Big Data Analytics, Navigation Laboratory, Remote Sensing Laboratory, and Laboratory for Deformation and Geohazards Studies. The tour facilitated excellent idea exchange regarding the researches and technologies showcased within these advanced facilities.
Overall, the conference provided a global platform for sharing insights and practical experiences, paving the way for future collaboration in advancing geomatics education.
The following researchers were honoured with the Best Paper Awards:
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Awardee |
Topic |
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Dr. Ding MA (Shenzhen University) |
Exploring Hybrid Teaching Practices in Spatial Data Science Courses |
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Prof. Liyang XIONG (Nanjing Normal University) |
GIS Major Education in China: Status and Challenges in the Era of AI |
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Dr. Vyron ANTONIOU (Hellenic Army Academy) |
AI Innovations Introduced in the Military Geomatics Engineering Education |
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Mr. Wenbo LV (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)) |
Causal Discovery in Large-Scale Spatiotemporal Data: Towards an Integration of Statistical, Econometric, and AI Approaches with Geospatial Infrastructures |
