On April 9, 2026, the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) was honored to host Mr. Duncan Chiu, Member of the Legislative Council for the Technology and Innovation functional constituency of the HKSAR.
Professor Qihao Weng, Director of the JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations and RCAIG, extended a warm welcome to Mr. Chiu alongside a distinguished group of colleagues. This welcoming party included Dr. Laura Lo, Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement) of PolyU, as well as Sr. Ben Chan Siu-bun, former Deputy Director of the Lands Department (Survey and Mapping), and Mr. Chan Yue Chun, Land Surveyor (Technical) from the Survey and Mapping Office Headquarters. During a guided tour of the RCAIG, Professor Weng shared the center's developmental history, its core mission, and the strategic vision behind its establishment. Following the tour, all parties engaged in an in-depth exchange to discuss potential future collaborations and shared objectives in the field.
Biography:
Duncan Chiu is an advocate of local Tech and Innovation policies, a tech entrepreneur, a veteran investor and is often regarded as the leading figure in Hong Kong's Tech and Innovation sector. In 2022, Duncan was elected to the 7th term of the Legislative Council, representing the Technology and Innovation Constituency. Duncan has been a key contributor to Hong Kong's T&I development. He is President of Hong Kong Information Technology Joint Council and Convenor of Innovate for Future, a think tank representing some of the leading start-ups. He is also Chairman of HKTDC Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Services Advisory Committee, Chairman of Advisory Committee of the Department of Systems Engineering & Engineering Management of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Member of Advisory Committee of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Duncan is also Member of Hospital Authority, Chairman of its Information Technology Services Committee, and Chairman of Hospital Governing Committee of Tin Shui Wai Hospital, Secretary-General of Asian Squash Federation, Chairman of Hong Kong Squash and Chairman of Lai Yuen Company Limited.
Professor Qihao Weng, Director of the JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations and RCAIG, extended a warm welcome to Mr. Chiu alongside a distinguished group of colleagues. This welcoming party included Dr. Laura Lo, Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement) of PolyU, as well as Sr. Ben Chan Siu-bun, former Deputy Director of the Lands Department (Survey and Mapping), and Mr. Chan Yue Chun, Land Surveyor (Technical) from the Survey and Mapping Office Headquarters. During a guided tour of the RCAIG, Professor Weng shared the center's developmental history, its core mission, and the strategic vision behind its establishment. Following the tour, all parties engaged in an in-depth exchange to discuss potential future collaborations and shared objectives in the field.
Biography:
Duncan Chiu is an advocate of local Tech and Innovation policies, a tech entrepreneur, a veteran investor and is often regarded as the leading figure in Hong Kong's Tech and Innovation sector. In 2022, Duncan was elected to the 7th term of the Legislative Council, representing the Technology and Innovation Constituency. Duncan has been a key contributor to Hong Kong's T&I development. He is President of Hong Kong Information Technology Joint Council and Convenor of Innovate for Future, a think tank representing some of the leading start-ups. He is also Chairman of HKTDC Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Services Advisory Committee, Chairman of Advisory Committee of the Department of Systems Engineering & Engineering Management of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Member of Advisory Committee of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Duncan is also Member of Hospital Authority, Chairman of its Information Technology Services Committee, and Chairman of Hospital Governing Committee of Tin Shui Wai Hospital, Secretary-General of Asian Squash Federation, Chairman of Hong Kong Squash and Chairman of Lai Yuen Company Limited.
