Professional Geospatial Workshop

"Introduction to Geospatial Tools for Mapping and Spatial Analysis"

Event Code: E240810

Details

Objective

This workshop will introduce the fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis. In this hands-on session, participants will gain practical experience with basic mapping and spatial analytical techniques. Through real-life examples, we will explore the roles and advantages of using spatial data and GIS applications in our daily lives to make geographically informed decisions.

Intended Audience

Parties and individuals interested in spatial data

Activities

1. Professional Geospatial Workshop – Introduction to Geospatial Tools for Mapping and Spatial Analysis

2. Tour in Geospatial Lab, with showcases and demonstrations (Face-to-face session only)

Event Code:

 E240810
Date:

 10 August 2024 at 10:00 – 12:00
Venue:

 Geospatial Lab (Units 915-918, 9/F, Tower 1, Millennium City 1, 388 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon) or online
Guest Lecturer:

 Mr Anson Yip, Member of HKGISA
Language:

 Cantonese, supplemented by English presentation materials

Registration Details

  • Please register via the registration link (WhatsApp / Email)

  • Quota for face-to-face session: 25 (first-come-first-served)

  • Free of charge

  • The workshop with hands-on practice will be conducted in face-to-face session. Participants can also join via virtual session as observers

  • Successful applicants will be notified individually by phone or email


*Geospatial Lab reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the activity

Introduction of Guest Lecturer


Mr Anson Yip

Mr Anson Yip currently serves as a geospatial analyst at Science Unit, Lingnan University. He holds an MPhil in Geography and a BSc in Ecology & Biodiversity from The University of Hong Kong. His research primarily focuses on addressing various urban environmental and ecological issues using GIS and remote sensing technologies.

Enquiries

Please contact the Geospatial Lab via 3708 7260, WhatsApp 9187 2916 or email services@csdigeolab.gov.hk