On January 8, Dr. Winnie Tang, MH, JP, Founder and Chairman of Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited, visited the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG). She was warmly welcomed by Prof. Qihao Weng, Director of RCAIG and the JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations, along with other lab members.
The highlight of Dr. Tang’s visit was her inspiring presentation, “My Entrepreneurial Journey and The Future of Smart City.” Through engaging stories and real-world examples, Dr. Tang shared her pioneering efforts in introducing GIS and GeoAI technologies to both the public and private sectors in Hong Kong. She emphasized the importance of Smart City development and the emerging Low Altitude Economy (LAE), while also advocating for the cultivation of geospatial literacy among the younger generation.
Dr. Tang’s commitment to education and technology promotion was evident as she recounted her participation in numerous local and international events. Her insights into technological and social advancements have been widely recognized, with frequent invitations to speak at conferences, seminars, and workshops organized by international organizations and universities.
The presentation sparked lively discussions among RCAIG researchers and Ph.D. students, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas on the future of GIS, GeoAI, and Smart City initiatives. Dr. Tang patiently addressed all questions, creating an open and collaborative atmosphere for knowledge sharing.
After the presentation, Dr. Tang toured the RCAIG facilities and held a meeting with Prof. Qihao Weng. They discussed potential avenues for future collaboration between Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited and RCAIG. This visit marks the beginning of a promising partnership, paving the way for joint research and innovation in the field of geospatial technology.
Biography:
Dr Winnie Tang, MH, JP is an Adjunct Professor, School of Computing and Data Science; Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong (HKU). She is one of the local born IT entrepreneurs from Hong Kong. In the 1990s, Dr. Tang founded Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited to develop and promote Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions. She is also the Founder and Honorary President of Smart City Consortium as well as Founding Vice President of the Greater Bay Area Low-Altitude Economy Alliance. Over the years, she has been actively advocating the use of technology and sharing her views regarding the ICT industry, eHealth, environmental conservation, entrepreneurship and smart city through her services in government and non-government organizations in Hong Kong.
