AI Seminar Series: “AI and Urban Planning: Building Smarter Cities”

To support the Government’s initiative to develop artificial intelligence (AI) as a core industry and to enable traditional sectors to upgrade and transform through AI adoption, the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is organising the 2026 seminar series “AI Empowerment: Enhancing Industry Capabilities.”

The first seminar, titled “AI and Urban Planning: Building Smarter Cities,” will bring together business leaders and industry experts to examine the transformative role of AI in construction and property technology. Discussions will focus on how AI-driven innovations can improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability; enhance customer experiences; create new business models; and open up growth opportunities, while addressing associated challenges and impacts.

Through industry leaders’ sharing of effective AI and data analytics applications, the series aims to foster cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange, promote best practices, support the development of intelligent infrastructure, and advance the industry in alignment with government initiatives on smart cities and green building development.

We are honoured to have below industry experts joining us to share fruitful insights on AI and urban planning, featuring (in no particular order):

- Ir Romeo Yiu, Head, Development and Construction InnoTech, Housing Department
- Dr Rosana Wong, MH, Deputy Chair, Yau Lee Holdings Limited
- Ms Vanessa Yau, Senior Engineer/Drones, Robotics and Automation, Electrical & Mechanical Services Department
- Ir Keith Leung, Associate Director, Hong Kong, AECOM Asia Company Limited

“AI Enpowerment: Enhancing Industry Capabilities” Seminar Series – “AI and Urban Planning: Creating Smarter Cities”
Date: 19 March 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 15:00 – 17:00
Venue: Multi-Function Room, 1/F, Building 1E, Hong Kong Science Park
Language: Cantonese

There will be booths on site showcasing the latest technological developments in the construction and property industries.

Registration: https://cpta.astri.org/event/ai-seminar-1/