Accessible for All - Hong Kong Symposium

With more than 30 years of experience in the IT and geographic information systems (GIS) related industries, Mr Tony Chan is currently Business Development Director at Esri China (HK) Limited. He is also the Vice President of Intelligent Transportation Systems Hong Kong. Mr Chan participated in numerous large-scale local and overseas projects in different areas including telecommunication networks, information technology, GIS for construction development and implementation of resource management system.

Prior to joining Esri China (Hong Kong), Mr Chan was a senior technical consultant in HKT where he served in both internal and external projects in respect of implementing various telecommunication networks, mobile, IT projects and GIS-related solutions for the HKSAR Government and private sectors.

Mr Chan has extensive experience in the fields of information technology and GIS. He has also accumulated in-depth professional knowledge through his work on local and overseas projects.

Presentation title:

GIS Empower a Smart and Barrier-free Hong Kong

Presentation summary:

Building an inclusive and barrier-free environment is a prominent global initiative that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By fostering cities and human settlements that are inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, this endeavour contributes to the achievement of the SDGs. Hence, barrier-free communities are increasingly important in Hong Kong, especially in ageing districts where ensuring social inclusion, and improving living quality for individuals with physical challenges and the underprivileged is crucial.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play an indispensable role in enhancing the accessibility of our city by employing spatial analysis and network analysis. This presentation will introduce the fundamental concept of GIS for smart city development and how GIS can enhance accessibility with the dataset available on the Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI) Portal, such as the 3D Pedestrian Network and Intelligent Road Network (IRN).

By showcasing the success cases of the applications, GIS contribute to promoting inclusiveness for people with specific needs, addressing physical barriers, and striving for greater equality, resilience, and accessibility throughout Hong Kong.