On 21 August 2026, Prof. Weisong Wen took part in SCRI Retreat 2026 at the PolyU Shenzhen Technology and Innovation Research Institute (Futian). The retreat, hosted by Prof. SHI Wenzhong, brought researchers together to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration and discuss future research directions for the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI).
The opening of SCRI Retreat 2026, with opening remarks by Prof. SHI Wenzhong.
Member sharing session
According to the official rundown, Prof. Wen presented in SCRI Member Sharing Session I (11:25–11:50), sharing TASLAB’s work on a multi-vehicle collaborative localization and mapping dataset. The presentation outlined future plans for:
- Synchronized multimodal data collection
- Collaborative benchmark tasks
- Comparisons between single-vehicle and collaborative methods
- Expanded V2V/V2X data collection across diverse road, traffic, lighting and weather conditions
Prof. Weisong Wen presenting the multi-vehicle collaborative localization and mapping dataset and its future research directions during SCRI Member Sharing Session I.
Round-table discussion
Prof. Wen also joined a round-table discussion with other SCRI participants, exchanging views on ongoing research, opportunities for collaboration and the future development of smart-city technologies.
The round-table discussion at SCRI Retreat 2026.
Prof. Weisong Wen speaks during the round-table discussion.
The retreat provided a focused platform for sharing progress, identifying common research interests and exploring further collaboration in smart cities, collaborative positioning and trustworthy autonomous systems.
Event schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Assemble and board the coach at G/F, Core S, PolyU |
| 09:10 | Coach departs |
| 10:45 | Arrival and set-up |
| 10:55-11:05 | On-site visit |
| 11:10-11:25 | Opening remarks and brief introduction |
| 11:25-11:50 | SCRI Member Sharing Session I: Smart Environment, Smart Living, Smart Governance, and Smart Economy |
| 11:50-12:10 | Round-table Discussion on Sharing Session I |
| 12:15-12:30 | Travel to restaurant by coach |
| 12:30-14:00 | Buffet lunch at The Glasshouse, Park Hyatt Shenzhen |
| 14:15-15:00 | SCRI Member Sharing Session II: Smart Mobility |
| 15:00-15:20 | Round-table Discussion on Sharing Session II |
| 15:20-15:35 | Coffee break |
| 15:35-16:20 | SCRI Member Sharing Session III: Urban Informatics, AI and Data Science |
| 16:20-16:40 | Round-table Discussion on Sharing Session III |
| 16:45 | Group photo |
| 16:50-17:30 | Travel to WiseLaw Digital Technology Limited |
| 17:35-17:50 | Brief introduction of WiseLaw Digital Technology Limited |
| 17:50 | Closing remarks and group photo |
| 18:00 | Return coach to S Core, PolyU |
Official rundown
The complete three-page rundown, including the participant list, round-table discussion topics and transport information, is shown below. You can also open or download the SCRI Retreat 2026 Rundown (PDF).