Virtual Reality has landed at HSMC! The Opening Ceremony of the Virtual Reality and Big Data Analytics Centre (VRBD Centre) cum Virtual Reality Forum was successfully held on 6 October 2016 (Thursday) in Lecture Theater A401 and VRBD Centre at A411 respectively.
The memorable event started with a welcome speech by Professor Simon Ho, President, Hang Seng Management College, followed by an introduction by Dr. Eugene Wong on the establishment and future development of the VRBD Centre. A Virtual Reality Forum – “How Virtual Reality Impacts our future business and daily life” was then held. Thanks to Mr. Philip Kong, Chief Operating Officer, Virtual Reality Technology Holdings Limited and Vice-President, 3Glasses; Dr. Henry Lau, Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong; and Professor Desmond Hui, Professor, Hang Seng Management College for a forum full of technological insights on virtual reality trends as well as in-depth social and ethical views. The VRBD Centre was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests, staff and students had a chance to try the VR system – Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) and the VR Headset, by participating in the Virtual Reality Experience Sessions.
The Virtual Reality and Big Data Analytics Centre (VRBD Centre) has been established to enhance the development in teaching and research, with the support of a fully immersive and interactive visualization system. This VR system provides vivid stereoscopic 3D views of scenes touching various disciplines, for example, supply chain operations, geometrical theories, financial modelling, healthcare logistics operations and cultural preservation. The facilities in the Centre will enable students to learn in a multidimensional and more interactive way. The VR system and facilities of the Centre are funded by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR.
Professional Simon Ho delivered a welcome speech.
Dr. Eugene Wong introduced the current development of the Centre
Mr. Philip Kong, Dr. Henry Lau and Prof. Desmond Hui discussed with participants in the Virtual Reality Forum.
Prof. Simon Ho presented souvenirs to the speakers of the forum.
Prof. Lawrence Leung participated in the forum discussion
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the VR Centre
Guests experienced the VR CAVE system of the Centre.