On 10 December 2024, Professor Qihao Weng, Director of JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations and the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG), delivered a keynote speech titled “How Will AI Transform Satellite Mapping of Urban Areas?” on the first Asian Cartographic Conference (Asia Carto 2024) – ICA Regional Cartographic Conference held at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
During the keynote talk, Professor Weng discussed the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and Earth observation (EO) technologies in urban studies and applications. He emphasized that AI will provide a deeper interpretation and autonomous identification of urban issues and the creation of customized urban designs. Professor Weng also highlighted both recent advances and existing challenges in applying AI to earth observations technologies. The keynote speech was well-received, sparking engaging discussions and academic exchanges with other scholars.
