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The symposium will theme at “Innovate to Elevate through Digital Urbanism”, which highlights the pivotal role of innovation and technology play in reshaping urban environments. By focusing Mobility, Construction, and Innovation, this theme underscores the necessity of collaborative efforts in creating sustainable and efficient ecosystem.


Jointly organised by HKU’s Joint Lab on Future Cities (JLFC) and the Royal College of Art’s Future Cities Lab, and the strategic partners, the symposium will translate years of academic research regarding the development of future cities, from Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area to GCC countries and the UK and EU countries, into actionable insights for industry leaders, policymakers, and an international delegation, fostering a dialogue that moves from theoretical discovery to practical, ethical, and regenerative implementation. Through targeted exhibitions, presentations, and networking forums, the symposium will connect these innovators with a global audience of policymakers, industry leaders, and investors, showcasing the tangible value and commercial potential of interdisciplinary academic collaboration.


The symposium has invited more than 40 prominent international speakers, 30 engaging showcase exhibitors, and 300 participants from diverse industries. The date, venue, and registration information are as follows:


Date: Nov 14,&15 (Hong Kong), Nov 17 (Dubai)

Venue: CyberArena, Cyberport & Motto by Hilton Hong Kong SoHo (Hong Kong), Palace Downtown (Dubai)

 
 
 

The 9th International Symposium on Transport Network Resilience (INSTR) was held at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong from Dec 13-14, 2023. Four keynote speeches were delivered by Prof. Hani Mahmassani (Northwestern University), Prof. Yu-Chiun Chiou (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University), Prof. Fumitaka Kurauchi (Gifu University), and Prof. William H.K. Lam (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) on Dec 13 morning. In this symposium, more than 80 presentations were given in 29 parallel sessions, covering the analysis, planning, design, control, and management of transport networks. Prof. Michael Bell (Convenor of INSTR2023) and Dr. Jintao Ke (Co-chair of INSTR2023) gave closing speeches, followed by a welcoming remark by Prof. Nour-Eddin El Faouzi and Dr. Angelo Furno (Co-chairs of INSTR2026).


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The HK-Swiss Symposium on Future Cities

 
 
 
© 2023 by Institute of Transport Studies. The University of Hong Kong.
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