The "Open Data Symposium and the 2nd Open Data Hackathon Competition" (Open Data Hackathon 2022), organized by the Hong Kong Technology and Innovation Promotion Group (HKtag), the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and the industry, has recently come to a close On the day of the finals, in addition to selecting the winners of the open group, the tertiary group and the secondary school group, an open data seminar was held, inviting government representatives and industry leaders to explain to the public the relationship between open data and Hong Kong's smart construction. Share insights on development direction and strategies, and contribute to the development of local smart cities.
Wide range of open data applications Public and private organizations work together to build a smart city
Open data can be applied in a wide range of areas and can cover different parts of the community, such as buildings, schools, restaurants, nursing homes, shopping malls or parks.
Currently, there are more than 5,000 open datasets in Hong Kong.
In addition, the government vigorously promotes the development of local innovation and technology. It not only continuously updates the annual open data plan every year, but also actively opens government data to encourage public and private organizations to open more data.
The current data set is quite diversified and has been applied in many fields, such as economic and people's livelihood issues, real-time meteorological data and geospatial data, etc. It has become an important cornerstone of scientific research and urban innovation, so as to stimulate more scientific and technological innovation ideas and transform them into solutions. A variety of urban challenges, while improving the urban management and development level of the program, to further promote the development of scientific and technological innovation.
Zhang Shiao (Eddie), founder of HKtag, explained that open data is the most important element in building a smart city. He hoped that through the competition, the public and participants could understand how to use open data to build a more efficient and people-oriented smart city. Further develop related technologies and apply technology to life.
Dr. Huo Luming, Director of STP Platform, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, also agreed that open data is a key part of building a smart city. She praised this Open Data Hackathon for helping to discover future technological talents and build a sustainable technological innovation ecosystem: "The competition can support innovation and technology The industry develops smart place application solutions that integrate data and technology to improve the quality of life of citizens."
The seminar brings together industry leaders to explain the future development strategy of open data analysis to the public
The seminar was full of lineup, and many "heavyweight" guests from different fields attended, including Dr. Huang Zhenqiu, visiting professor of Shanghai University Smart City Research Institute, Mr. Zhou Xianben, former CEO of Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, and Assistant Government Information Technology Director. (Information Technology Infrastructure) Mr. Mai Zhiju, Chief Liaison Officer of Hong Kong Affairs of Qianhai Authority Professor Hong Weimin, Dr. Li Huanming, General Manager of Hong Kong and Macau Region of Autodesk Far East Co., Ltd., Mr. Lin Jiashen, Senior Manager of STP Platform of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, MIT Hong Kong Dr. Sin Chiu-shun, Executive Director of Innovation Center, Mr. Stephen Wong, former Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr. Huang Chengkai, Operation Director of Modern Education Research Institute, Mr. Xu Kaiyuan, Chief Executive Officer of ESRI China (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., and Public Sector Industry Lead of Google Cloud Hong Kong Mr. Zhuang Mr Lucky.
Assistant Government Chief Information Officer (Information Technology Infrastructure) Mr. Mak Chi-kui explained the application of traffic data analysis system and related information.
Ms. Wong Wai Man, Managing Director of Lee Infrastructure Limited analyzed the relationship between open data and smart city infrastructure.
Mr. Stephen Wong, former Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, explained the guidelines and precautions for cross-border data transfer.
The seminar consisted of two sessions, respectively discussing the scope of open data application, the development direction and strategies of smart cities, such as traffic data analysis system and cross-border data transfer, etc., and also analyzed the application of open data to the development and optimization of smart cities The importance of infrastructure, etc.
Government representatives from the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and the Spatial Data Office under the Development Bureau exchanged views with a number of industry heavyweight guests to enhance public awareness of open data, dismantle various myths, and explain long-term development strategies and the future Vision, and work together to build a clearer development map of science and technology innovation, with the goal of creating a smart city that is more comfortable and convenient for life.
In addition to promoting the popularization of data applications to the public, showing that data can bring more convenience and optimizing the city, all the guests agreed that a more important step is to educate the public first, so that they believe that the data circulation process is strictly protected and private The risk of hidden leaks or misuse of data is very low, or even non-existent, so that the public and public and private organizations are willing to open more data.
Therefore, security, legal protection, and information transparency are important elements in the development of open data. Former Personal Data Privacy Commissioner Stephen Wong continues to explain that if the government can strengthen public education and clearly explain how relevant organizations will use data and how to ensure security, If we refer to the practices of foreign countries and the Mainland, the public may be more receptive. "(Public education) not only needs to be 'into the house', but also to be 'on the ground'. What service levels are smart cities helpful to themselves? For example, buses and minibuses provide Real-time arrival time, or is there any construction that can benefit the elderly?" Dr. Chaoshun Xian, Executive Director of MIT Hong Kong Innovation Center, said that the original intention of data development is people-oriented, and should focus on communication, and build mutual trust through public education. The public understands that you will do everything possible to protect the application of data in order to promote data exchange and interoperability, and jointly build a smarter and better city.”
Public Sector Industry Lead of Google Cloud Hong Kong Mr. Zhuang Qiyun said that he noticed that the current flow of open data is getting higher and higher, and when the public's data literacy level is higher, they will pay more attention to its use and efficacy, but data literacy Education needs to be cultivated from an early age in order to make it easier for the next generation to accept, apply and practice the lifestyle of data flow in different fields.
Mr. Huang Zhengkai, Operation Director of Modern Education Research Institute, continued to share that in fact, there are already teaching plans in the academia that integrate technological elements into various social issues, allowing children to use minecraft or other virtual reality teaching platforms, such as paying attention to the environment or ecological conservation, while learning about sustainable development, At the same time, try to apply open data to develop scientific and technological solutions, so as to strengthen the absorption of relevant knowledge.
Surveyor Xu Kaiyuan, Chief Executive Officer of ESRI China (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., also agreed that he should start to get in touch with more complex data processing knowledge during the schooling period. He suggested that different subjects should be integrated, and with the support of the cloud and various data analysis tools, students will be able to It is easier to use data applications such as geography and weather, and it will also help cultivate future professionals; all sectors should work together to build a safe, secure, and sustainable data ecosystem, so as to help Hong Kong step by step towards the goal of a smart city .
Guests attending the first session of the group seminar: (from left) Dr. Huang Zhenqiu, Visiting Professor of Shanghai University Smart City Research Institute, Mr. Zhou Xianben, Former Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, and Mr. Mak Chi-ku, Assistant Government Chief Information Officer (IT Infrastructure) , Mr. Lin Jiashen, Senior Manager of STP Platform of Hong Kong Science and Technology Park Corporation, Dr. Xian Chaoshun, Executive Director of MIT Hong Kong Innovation Center, and former Personal Data Privacy Commissioner, Mr. Stephen Wong.
Guests attending the second session: (from left) Dr. Huang Zhenqiu, Visiting Professor of Smart City Research Institute of Shanghai University, Professor Hong Weimin, Chief Liaison Officer of Qianhai Authority Hong Kong Affairs JP, Dr. Li Huanming, General Manager of Autodesk Far East Co., Ltd. Hong Kong and Macau, Modern Education Mr. Huang Zhengkai, Director of Operations of the Research Institute, Surveyor Xu Kaiyuan, Chief Executive Officer of ESRI China (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., and Mr. Zhuang Qiyun, Public Sector Industry Lead of Google Cloud HK.
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