Professional Geospatial Workshop

"Exploring the Applications of CSDI Portal’s Open Spatial Data"

Event Code: E240928

Details

Objective

This workshop will provide an introduction to working with open spatial data from the CSDI portal. Participants will learn how to access and view spatial data using web-based GIS software. Through hands-on demonstrations, participants will discover simple mapping techniques and basic spatial analysis tools to visualise these spatial data. The session will also showcase real-world applications that demonstrate the practical uses of data from the CSDI portal.

Intended Audience

Parties and individuals interested in spatial data

Activities

1. Professional Geospatial Workshop – Exploring the Applications of CSDI Portal’s Open Spatial Data

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

Event Code:

 E240928
Date:

 28 September 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 Paxton Leung, Member of HKGISA
Language:

 Cantonese, supplemented by English teaching materials

Registration Details

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

  • Quota for face-to-face session: 28 (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 Paxton Leung

Mr Paxton Leung is currently a research officer for Prof. Paulina Wong at the Science Unit, Lingnan University, focusing on geospatial analysis and a location-based public health project. He recently graduated with distinction from the master's program in Urban Analytics at the University of Hong Kong. Additionally, he hold a BSSc (First Class Honours) from Lingnan University, concentrating on Smart Cities & Digital Society. He is passionate about leveraging smart city technologies, sustainability, and data-driven approaches to neighbourhood development.

Enquiries

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