Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) successfully held its inaugural “Intelligent Altitudes: The HKBU Low-Altitude Economy Summit 2026” on 27 February 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As a signature event in celebration of HKBU’s 70th anniversary, the Summit gathered government officials, academics, and industry leaders to explore essential aspects of the low-altitude economy and its transformative potential in Hong Kong. Discussions covered technical implementation, capital strategies, business opportunities, regulatory frameworks and social impact.

The Summit was co-organised by the Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), with full support from the Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Retail Management Association. Officiating guests included Ms. Mable Chan, JP, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Government of the HKSAR; The Hon. Elizabeth Quat, SBS, JP, Member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR and Founding President of the Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance; Ms. Agnes Chan, BBS, Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Wingco Lo, BBS, JP, President of The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong; Mr. Bond Law, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Retail Management Association; Dr. Kennedy Wong, BBS, JP, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation; Professor Alex Wai, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU; Professor Martin Wong, Provost of HKBU; Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research and Development) cum Dean of Graduate School of HKBU; Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer of HKBU; Professor Zhang Han, Dean and Chair Professor of the School of Business at HKBU; and Professor Shan Xiaowen, Chair Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study of Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University.

In his address, Dr. Kennedy Wong remarked, “At HKBU, we leverage our extensive network across various sectors in Hong Kong. Supported by the dedication of our stakeholders and our robust research capabilities, we position ourselves as a leading reservoir of talent and a hub for pioneering scientific inquiry in the low-altitude economy within the Greater Bay Area.” Professor Alex Wai reaffirmed HKBU’s commitment to integrating arts, humanities, and technology through innovative transdisciplinary research, teaching, and curriculum development, as well as delivering practical solutions that benefit society and beyond.

During the event, the University signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with both the Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance and X Social Group Limited, a leading company in Hong Kong’s drone performance industry. These MOUs aim to foster collaboration in nurturing talent for the development of the low-altitude economy in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area through internship opportunities, professional training, and knowledge exchange activities. The collaboration with X Social Group Limited also extends the “ARTOPIA” charity project, which leverages drone technology and HKBU’s transdisciplinary knowledge to empower communities, while contributing to the development of the “Drone Take-off Reliability Index” (DTORI) to establish a scientific, quantified set of international safety standards for drone operations.

There was also a presentation and sharing session on the “ARTOPIA” charity project, showcasing how HKBU’s School of Business collaborated with X Social Group Limited to integrate service-learning and other elements into its course curriculum. Past efforts included students visiting children with chronic diseases and organising a drone show to present the children’s stories, demonstrating the spirit of “Tech for Good”.

The Summit concluded with a spectacular drone show over Victoria Harbour, featuring themes such as HKBU’s 70th anniversary, the vision of low-altitude economy-driven urban innovation, and the application of related technologies in charities for social good.