As a signature event celebrating Hong Kong Baptist University’s (HKBU) 70th anniversary, the “Intelligent Altitudes: HKBU Low-Altitude Economy Summit 2026” brought together industry leaders to chart a course for urban air mobility. Co-organized by the Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and supported by the Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance (GBA LAEA), the summit underscored the region's commitment to high-tech growth.

A key highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between HKBU and GBA LAEA to accelerate low-altitude economy (LAE) development. Dr. Winnie Tang, MH, JP, Vice President of the Great Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance, witnessed the ceremony, noting that integrating GeoAI is essential to unlocking a trillion-dollar "blue ocean" industry for the low-altitude economy.

During the “Sandbox Project Pioneers” panel, Sr Prof. Paul Tsui, CEO of Esri China (Hong Kong), explained that GIS creates a Common Operational Picture (COP) by integrating 3D city models and air corridors to ensure safe, data-driven flight planning. 

Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University (front left) and the Hon. Elizabeth Quat SBS, BBS, JP, Founding President of the Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance (front right) sign an MoU at the summit. The signing ceremony is witnessed by Ms. Mable Chan, JP, Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (center, back row); Dr. Kennedy Y H Wong, BBS, JP, Chairman of the Council and the Court of Hong Kong Baptist University (left, back row); and Dr. Winnie Tang, MH, JP, Vice President of the Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance (right, back row).

Sr Prof. Paul Tsui (first right), CEO of Esri China (Hong Kong), discusses the integration of GIS and low-altitude economy during a panel session.

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