(From left to right) Sr LEE Yiu-hing (Lands Department, HKSAR), Prof. CHEN Wu (Head of LSGI), Sr Ben CHAN Siu-bun (Adjunct Professor, RILS), Sr. LEUNG Shou-chun, MBE, Prof. WENG Qihao (Director of RCAIG), Sr Ida CHEUNG Kai-ling (Lands Department, HKSAR), Sr Winnie WONG Wing-yin (Lands Department, HKSAR).
Group photo of the seminar
Audience asks questions
Prof. Weng Qihao conducts a discussion with the speakers
The Department of Land Surveying and Geo-informatics and the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG) jointly hosted a seminar on 30 August 2024, bringing together leading experts to discuss the future of cadastral surveys and land management in Hong Kong. The event featured Professor Ben CHAN Siu-bun, Adjunct Professor from the Research Institute of Land and Space, along with guest speakers from the Lands Department, HKSAR Government.
The seminar covered various aspects, from the historical background of cadastral surveys in Hong Kong to the potential applications of Artificial Intelligence in addressing current industry challenges. Speakers provided insights into implementing the Land Survey Ordinance (Cap.473) and explored integrated developments in the lands and works industries.
During the discussion, Prof. Qihao WENG, Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence from LSGI and Director of RCAIG, proposed that the government should allocate specific funds to support the development of Artificial Intelligence technology for cadastral surveys, similar to the Smart Traffic Fund. Additionally, he recommended establishing a joint lab to engage in in-depth discussions and build partnerships with the academic community.
This event demonstrated the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling complex challenges in land management and surveying, while also highlighting the potential of AI to revolutionize these fields.
