Code : 2022128
Event Name : Visit to Geospatial Lab
CPD Code : Formal Events
Speaker : Sr CHAN Yue Chun
Head of Spatial Data Office, Development Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Dr Ann MAK
Geospatial Lab Manager

Sr Paul TSUI
Chairman, Land Surveying Div., The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Event Date : 2022-08-20
Event Time : 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration Closing Date : 2022-08-18
CPD Hour(s) : 2.5
Venue : Units 915-918, 9/F, Tower 1, Millennium City 1, 388 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Division : LSD
Organizer : Land Surveying Division
Fee : HK$150 for HKIS members
Priority : LSD members; first-come-first-served
Language : Cantonese supplemented by English
Details :

Itinerary

  • 09:50 am – Gather at 9/F, Tower 1, Millennium City 1, 388 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong

 

  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Introduction to Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI)

 

  • 10:30 am – 11:30 am

- Introduction to Geospatial Lab

- Two approaches to using spatial data

  • GIS’s spatial analysis (emphasize the integration between BIM and GIS)
  • Geospatial apps

 

  • 11:30 am -12:00 pm

Discussion Session

 

  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Guided tour to Geospatial Lab, with showcases and demonstrations

 

Brief Introduction on Geospatial Lab (GeoLab)

The GeoLab is established by the Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, operated by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and supported by Smart City Consortium (SCC) for encouraging the public to make use of spatial data in developing smart applications, dovetailing the Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI) initiative in support of smart city development.

Remarks :
  1. Both online and offline registrations are acceptable. Online registration is accepted for this CPD event on first-come-first-served basis. A completed Declaration Form, Standard Reservation Form and payment are required for offline registration. First-come-first-served.
  2. Successful registrants will receive an email confirmation with details in due course.
  3. All participants will be asked to wear masks during the visit, maintain social distance and comply with the latest regulations regarding prohibition on group gathering.
  4. All participants are suggested to take a Rapid Antigen Test before the visit.
  5. All participating members shall arrange their own transport to the venue.
  6. While HKIS will arrange for insurance policy (COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded) for the participants, members may consider taking out their own insurance policy to cover their own risks
  7. Latecomers will NOT be allowed to join the visit.
  8. Please note that all persons entering GeoLab, except for exempted persons, are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" QR code and comply with the requirement of the Vaccine Pass. Details on the Vaccine Pass arrangements can be found at www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/vp_t1_ENG.pdf.
Payment : HKD 150
Face-to-Face/Zoom : Face-to-Face