Next-Generation Transportation: eVTOL Aircraft and the Rise of Hong Kong's Low-altitude Economy

12:45pm - 2:00pm
Engineering Commons, Lift 27/28, 2/F, Academic Concourse, HKUST

Supporting the below United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:支持以下聯合國可持續發展目標:支持以下联合国可持续发展目标:

The introduction of Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft marks a pivotal moment in urban development and sustainable mobility. As a vital component of the burgeoning Low-Altitude Economy (LAE), eVTOL technology offers a transformative solution for urban transportation, enhancing regional connectivity and accessibility within Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

This is your opportunity to understand:

  • The full transformative potential of eVTOL technology.
  • Infrastructure requirements, including detailed vertiport planning.
  • Strategic considerations for deployment in Hong Kong's dense environment.

An essential seminar for Industry Professionals, Teachers and Students across Engineering, Business, and Technology disciplines.

Event Format
Speakers / Performers:
Ir Steven Lui
AECOM

MEng(Hons) MHKIE MIET FITSHK ACGI Accredited NEC4:ECC Project Manager

Technical Director at AECOM

Speakers / Performers:
Prof Jack Cheng
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Associate Director of GREAT Smart Cities Institute Executive

Committee Member of Low Altitude Economy Research Centre

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Language
English
Recommended For
Faculty and staff
General public
PG students
UG students
More Information

Date: 28 October 2025 (Tue)

Time: 12:45pm – 2:00pm

Venue: Engineering Commons, Lift 27/28, 2/F, Academic Concourse, HKUST

*HMAW1905-recognized event

Organizer
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
AECOM
Low Altitude Economy Research Center (LAERC)
Contact

Enquiry email: gsc@ust.hk

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