AI-Driven Low-Altitude Mobility in Focus: Prof. Shan Xiaowen Presents Keynote at 2026 HKBU Summit

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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) hosted its inaugural Intelligent Altitudes: The HKBU Low-Altitude Economy Summit 2026 on February 27 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking the University’s Platinum Jubilee. The summit brought together government officials, industry leaders, and academics to explore the practical dimensions of low-altitude economy development, with a focus on safety, regulation, and cross-sector collaboration.


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Professor Xiaowen Shan, as the keynote speaker, delivered the opening keynote address titled “Opportunities and Challenges of Low-Altitude Mobility in the AI Era”. In his presentation, Prof. Shan highlighted the need for data-driven approaches to address operational safety and regulatory frameworks, emphasizing AI’s role in enabling scalable drone services. His insights framed subsequent discussions on investment trends, Greater Bay Area integration, and regulatory sandbox initiatives.



The summit featured remarks from distinguished speakers, including Dr. Kennedy Y. H. Wong (Chairman of HKBU’s Council), who underscored the University’s role in advancing “new quality productive forces” through talent cultivation; Ms. Mable Chan (HKSAR’s Secretary for Transport and Logistics), who affirmed the HKSAR Government’s commitment to building an internationally competitive low-altitude ecosystem; and The Hon. Elizabeth Quat, who outlined Hong Kong’s regulatory sandbox model for high-density drone operations.

HKBU further announced two initiatives aligned with the summit’s themes: Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance and X Social Group Limited to foster regional talent development, and a pledge to develop the Drone Take-off Reliability Index (DTORI)—a data-driven safety standard for drone operations leveraging HKBU’s AI and analytics expertise.

The event also showcased HKBU’s community-focused projects, including the ARTOPIA charity drone performance, where students collaborated with partners to visualize children’s artwork for a charitable cause. The summit concluded with the HKBU Symphony of Light drone show over Victoria Harbour, celebrating the University’s 70th anniversary and demonstrating low-altitude technology’s societal applications.





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