InvestHK hosts inaugural Low Altitude Economy Forum – government, industry, academia and research join forces to drive development of Hong Kong’s low-altitude innovation ecosystem (with photos)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (June 27) hosted the inaugural Hong Kong Low Altitude Economy Forum themed “Dream to the Sky”. The forum brought together leaders from government, industry, academia and research sectors to explore policy direction, technological development and application prospects of the low-altitude economy (LAE). Topics discussed included regulatory frameworks, cross-boundary collaboration and infrastructure support, showcasing Hong Kong’s progress in innovation and new industrial development. The forum attracted over 250 local and international stakeholders.

The LAE is one of the key policy initiatives announced in the “The Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address”. The Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy was established under the leadership of the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, to promote institutional innovation, technology implementation, and industry ecosystem building.