On May 4, Prof. Qihao Weng, Director of the JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations and the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was recently invited as an honorary guest to attend the HK ArcGIS Launch Ceremony hosted by Esri China (Hong Kong). The event celebrated the official introduction of HK ArcGIS, a specialized platform developed specifically for Hong Kong with locally owned intellectual property rights acquired from Esri Headquarters.
Built on world-leading ArcGIS technology, the platform supports Hong Kong's digital transformation with geoprocessing tools tailored to local scenarios. The system provides ready-to-use local datasets and out-of-the-box, pre-trained GeoAI models that have been specifically optimized for local urban features. This launch marks an important milestone in advancing trusted, locally developed GIS solutions that allow different data sources to be connected through geospatial mapping to assist in complex analysis and decision making.
The launch of HK ArcGIS represents an encouraging step toward strengthening Hong Kong’s local geospatial innovation ecosystem. RCAIG warmly congratulates its valued collaborator, Esri China (Hong Kong), on this important milestone. Under the leadership of Prof. Qihao Weng, RCAIG looks forward to further strengthening collaboration with Esri China (Hong Kong) in academic-industry exchange, applied GeoAI research, and the development of smarter, more sustainable, and locally responsive spatial solutions for Hong Kong.
Built on world-leading ArcGIS technology, the platform supports Hong Kong's digital transformation with geoprocessing tools tailored to local scenarios. The system provides ready-to-use local datasets and out-of-the-box, pre-trained GeoAI models that have been specifically optimized for local urban features. This launch marks an important milestone in advancing trusted, locally developed GIS solutions that allow different data sources to be connected through geospatial mapping to assist in complex analysis and decision making.
The launch of HK ArcGIS represents an encouraging step toward strengthening Hong Kong’s local geospatial innovation ecosystem. RCAIG warmly congratulates its valued collaborator, Esri China (Hong Kong), on this important milestone. Under the leadership of Prof. Qihao Weng, RCAIG looks forward to further strengthening collaboration with Esri China (Hong Kong) in academic-industry exchange, applied GeoAI research, and the development of smarter, more sustainable, and locally responsive spatial solutions for Hong Kong.
