The first Asian Cartographic Conference (AsiaCarto 2024), organized by the International Cartographic Association (ICA) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), successfully took place from December 8 to 10, 2024. Leaders in GIS, cartography, and geospatial sciences gathered to share their expertise and visions for the future. 

During the Leaders' Enlightening Talk session, Dr. Winnie Tang, Founder and Honorary President of the Smart City Consortium (SCC), delivered a presentation on the topic “GeoAI Propels Sustainable Smart Cities Development”. The session also featured an engaging panel discussion including Dr. Winnie Tang, with speakers Professor Bin Jiang from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) and Sr Kwok Fai Chang, Deputy Director of Surveying and Mapping of Lands Department. Moderating the discussion, Professor Angela Yao from the Geography Department at the University of Georgia facilitated the exchange of ideas on the evolving landscape of cartography and GIScience.

Among the sponsors of this conference was Esri Inc., a prominent supporter of advancements in the GIS and cartography domain. GIS professionals from Esri Inc. shared their expertise and the Esri Press’s recent publication “Power of Where: A Geographic Approach to the World's Greatest Challenges” written by Dr. Jack Dangermond, Founder and President of Esri. The book shows, through its maps and stories, how a growing GIS community is facing down humanity’s big problems.

Dr. Winnie Tang (second from the right), Founder and Honorary President of the Smart City Consortium, visited Esri’s exhibition booth at the first Asian Cartographic Conference at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 

(from the left) Sr Kwok Fai Chang, Deputy Director of Surveying and Mapping of Lands Department, Dr. Winnie Tang, Founder and Honorary President of the Smart City Consortium, Professor Bin Jiang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) joined a panel discussion moderated by Professor Angela Yao from the Geography Department at the University of Georgia. 

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