APAS Hosts “Future Mobility Innovation Summit” and Establishes Partnerships with Leading Technology Companies Advancing “Sky-Ground” Smart Mobility Development

(Hong Kong, 5 November 2025) Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)under the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), today successfully held the “Future Mobility Innovation Summit” at the HKPC Building. This summit brought together industry leaders, academic institutions, and R&D teams from Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to engage in in-depth discussions on the developments in autonomous driving and the low-altitude economy (LAE), sharing insights on cutting-edge technologies, R&D outcomes, and practical applications, while also exploring the commercial opportunities and policy support shaping these transformative sectors. During the event, APAS also signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with three leading technology companies, marking a significant step forward in advancing the R&D and deployment of technologies related to autonomous driving and LAE.

In his welcoming remarks, Dr Lawrence CHEUNG, Chief Technology Officer of HKPC, said: “The development blueprint of the ‘15th Five-Year Plan’ adopted at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee stated efforts should be made to foster emerging industries and industries of the future, especially in the fields of LAE and hydrogen. Today, we are honoured to invite experts in autonomous driving and LAE to share insights on the intelligent integration and directions of ‘sky-ground’ development, as well as deepening our collaboration with industry leaders in the technological research and practical application of these two fields. HKPC is committed to supporting the directions outlined in national development and the HKSAR Government’s initiatives. Through strengthening collaborations with Government, industry, academia, and research sectors, we are actively promoting the deployment and standardisation of autonomous driving technologies, and exploring the potential and possibilities of LAE, in order to scale up emerging industries at a faster pace and advance the development of new productive forces, making Hong Kong a more livable and sustainable city.”

Strengthening Industry Cooperation to Drive Future Mobility Technologies Deployment
To further deepen industry collaboration and promote technological deployment, APAS has established strategic partnerships with three leading companies, fostering the development and practical application of technologies in autonomous driving and LAE. They includes EAI100, which focuses on electric vehicles in Chinese Mainland; Guangdong GOVY Tech Co., Ltd, which is mainly engaged in the research, development, production, sales and service of flying vehicles and their ecological products; and China Mobile (Hong Kong) Innovation Research Institute, which gathers global innovation resources.

Among them, APAS will establish an international exchange and cooperation platform with EAI100 to promote industry collaboration of smart vehicles, low-altitude flying, and humanoid robots. Both parties will conduct technical and industrial research to open the value chain and reduce innovation costs. They also provide supporting services such as financing, incubation, and promotion, and jointly build an innovation centre to accelerate technology transfer and brand internationalisation.

Meanwhile, APAS joins with Guangdong GOVY Tech Co., Ltd to build a low-altitude simulation platform and ecosystem, participate in regulatory sandbox initiatives and standard-setting, and promote technological breakthroughs and commercialisation in flying vehicles development. Both parties will also create safe and compliant low-altitude traffic systems, nurture industry partners, develop multi-scenario applications, and provide education and training to lead a sustainable future.

For the partnership with China Mobile (Hong Kong) Innovation Research Institute, both parties will drive the innovative integration of telecommunications and smart technologies, enhance collaboration in areas such as joint R&D, technology commercialisation, talent development, and capability expansion, to promote the industrialisation of scientific and technological achievements and strengthen the market competitiveness.

Through these collaborations, APAS hopes that more resources can be pooled, and technological exchanges fostered, injecting new momentum into Hong Kong’s future mobility ecosystem and increasing social impact and public awareness.

Key Highlights of Hong Kong LAE Development Study Report to Offer Insights for Future Direction
Another highlight of the forum was the key sharing on the Technology Section of the Hong Kong Low-altitude Economy Development Study Report by representatives from APAS, Tsinghua University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Arup. The full report, which is soon to be released, comprises Technology and Survey sections to draw insights from academic research, industry expertise, and international perspectives in exploring the application potential and development bottlenecks of the LAE in Hong Kong, and proposing relevant recommendations. The report will reflect the deep collaboration among all parties in the fields of smart traffic and innovative mobility and demonstrate Hong Kong's important role and responsibility as an international smart city.

Broadening New Horizons in Autonomous Driving and LAE from Local and International Experts
The forum featured insightful presentations from both local, Chinese Mainland and international experts, covering the latest innovations and practical experiences in the autonomous driving and LAE sectors. Two panel discussions were also held—“Cross-Industry Collaboration for the Future of Mobility: Technical Synergies Between Battery Systems and Autonomous Driving Platforms” and “The Role of Policy, Technology, and Market Forces in Shaping Low-Altitude Economic Growth”, offering in-depth analysis on how multi-sector cooperation unleashes the utmost potential. Experts at the forum agreed that Hong Kong’s strengths in regulatory flexibility, international market environment, and a pool of tech talent position the city as a prime location for future mobility innovation. With enhanced coordination with Chinese Mainland and global cities, Hong Kong can build a safe, efficient, and scalable ecosystem for autonomous driving and LAE.

The “Future Mobility Innovation Summit” marks a significant advancement in Hong Kong’s R&D and application of smart mobility technologies. APAS will continue to lead efforts in leveraging Hong Kong’s unique advantages in smart city development, contributing to the realisation of a sustainable, high-performance, and high-quality urban transportation system.

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Dr Lawrence CHEUNG, Chief Technology Officer of HKPC (left), and Dr Yongwei ZHANG, Secretary-General of China EV100 (right), signed a MOU. The two parties will collaborate with partners to co-build smart vehicles, low-altitude flying systems, and humanoid robots, and to promote technology transfer and brand internationalisation.

Dr Lawrence CHEUNG, Chief Technology Officer of HKPC (left), and Dr Qingpeng SU, Chairman of Guangdong GOVY Tech Co., Ltd (right), signed a MOU. The two parties will work together to advance the development of the LAE ecosystem, deepen collaboration in areas such as flying car technology, standardisation, and industrial applications, and contribute to the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Dr Lawrence CHEUNG, Chief Technology Officer of HKPC (left), and Dr Max MA, President and Director of China Mobile (Hong Kong) Innovation Research Institute (right), signed a MOU. The two parties will deepen their collaboration to promote the integration of telecommunications and smart technologies and enhance research and industrialisation capabilities.

Two Panel Sessions held at the “Future Mobility Innovation Summit” delve into the technical synergy and industry collaboration of autonomous driving platforms and the critical role of technology and market forces in driving low-altitude economic growth to promote innovation and development in the future mobility ecosystem, respectively.

APAS successfully held the “Future Mobility Innovation Summit” brought together industry leaders, academic institutions, and R&D teams from Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to engage in in-depth discussions on the developments in autonomous driving and the low-altitude economy (LAE), sharing insights on cutting-edge technologies, R&D outcomes, and practical applications, while also exploring the commercial opportunities and policy support shaping these transformative sectors.