Data Science Taster Class

Utilizing Big Data in Smart City

The chairman of the Big Data Committee in Smart City Consortium, Dr. Peter Kwan, is going to introduce to you how Big Data is useful in the development of a “smart city”. For example, in the “Smart Traffic” project, data analysis aids in managing traffic flows and traffic congestion. Also, Big Data can also provide a solution to enhance the education processes’ efficiency as well as minimize internet security threats. This is a free taster class, and it is especially suitable for those who are interested in further study.

Highlights:
– The importance of big data technology in the Smart City development
– Understanding how data analysis helps the “Smart Traffic” project
– How to apply big data in order to improve “Smart Education”?
– How does Data Science minimize internet security threats?

Lecturer: Dr. Peter Kwan
Date: 22nd September (Sat)
Time: 4PM – 5PM
Address: 9/F South China Building, 1-3 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong (MTR Central Station Exit D1)

Dr. Peter Kwan Profile：
– A Hong Kong well-known information technology expert
– The founder of Expert System Company Ltd., a renowned IT system integrator which merged with Lenovo China Group in 1992, and successfully listed in Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1994
– Executive Vice President in one of the largest Chinese digital content providers, the China INFOBANK Limited
– Chief executive for a Fortune 500 company and the world’s largest technology distributor
– The chairman of Big Data committee Smart City Consortium.