Over 200 guests shared the joy of 20th Anniversary of Esri China (HK) in the kick off ceremony.

The year of 2017 marks the 20th Anniversary of Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited and we are celebrating two decades of business success throughout the year. A kick off ceremony was successfully held on 13 January 2017 at Hong Kong Club Building.

The event was joined by over 200 guests, including customers, partners, Government officials, legislative councilors, scholars and friends from different sectors. Mr. Nicholas Yang, JP, the Secretary for Innovation and Technology Bureau of the HKSAR Government also presented at the Kick-off Ceremony as the Guest of Honor.

Dr. Winnie Tang, JP, Founder and Chairman of Esri China (HK), welcomed the attendees with sincere thankful remarks:

“With your tremendous support, we bring GIS from public to private sectors, from university to ordinary citizens and now to even school kids, and truly realize our dream ‐ GIS for everyone! I truly treasure all of your help, support and most importantly friendship for the past decades! Please accept my sincere appreciation to each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart.” She said.

Dr. Winnie Tang, JP (center left), hosted the kick off ceremony with Mr. Nicholas Yang, JP, the Secretary for Innovation and Technology Bureau of the HKSAR Government (center right) , Mr. Chris Fowler from Esri Headquarter (first left) and Mr. Paul Tsui, Managing Director of Esri China (HK).

As an international office of Esri Inc., the world leader of GIS software, Esri China (HK) has been delivering innovative GIS solutions, and professional consulting and implementation services to organizations in Hong Kong and Macau for strengthening their business and competitiveness since 1997.

Jack Dangermond, President and Founder of Esri Inc., congratulated Esri China (HK) and Hong Kong for making GIS as a central infrastructure part of the efficient and beautiful city through a video-recorded message.

A Story Map and a video clip illustrating the journey of Esri China (HK) over the past 20 years were presented in the ceremony and guests were amazed by our achievement. They can be viewed through the hyperlinks below:

1. Esri China (HK) 20th Anniversary Story Map
2. Esri China (HK) 20th Anniversary Corporate Video

Looking forward, Dr. Tang believes that the potential of GIS applications that benefit the society is still beyond people’s current imagination. She is confident that Esri China (HK) will grow from strength to strength, and continue to devote ourselves to the betterment of Hong Kong.

We look forward to having your support in more upcoming activities for 20th Anniversary this year!