Research Seminars and Forums

Organised by the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Insurance (MSI), the International Symposium on Data Science Frontier was successfully held from 8 to 10 July 2026 at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, spotlighting cutting-edge advancements in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Professor Choy Siu Kai, Head of MSI, and Dr. Siu Chi Chung, Associate Head of MSI warmly welcomed the invited guests. Subsequently, Dr. Benson Lam, Associate Professor of MSI and convenor of the symposium, hosted the Tutorial Session. Two distinguished academics delivered insightful presentations as follows:

• Professor Maozai Tian, Professor of Renmin University of China, kicked off with “A Spatiotemporal Zero-Inflated Regression Analysis with Applications”
• Professor Hailiang Yang, Professor of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, presented “Introduction to Reinforcement Learning and Applications in Actuarial Science”

The two compelling presentations served a solid foundation for audience to get a glimpse of the world of Data Science. Fruitful discussions took place around the tutorial session.

This symposium is supported by a grant from the Research Grant Council of the HKSAR, China (UGC/IIDS14/P01/25).

Professor Maozai Tian of Renmin University of China delivered an engaging presentation.

Professor Hailiang Yang of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics shared his expertise on Reinforcement Learning in Actuarial Science.

Professor Choy Siu Kai, Head of MSI, presented souvenirs to the speakers.