Welcome to the The 6^th Hong Kong Wind Engineering Society Workshop

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to extend a heartfelt welcome to all participants of the 6th Hong Kong Wind Engineering Society Workshop (HKWES 6). This year’s assembly brings together distinguished experts spanning academia, research institutions, corporate enterprises, professional consultancies, and government sectors. Our program addresses pivotal themes in wind engineering, including Bridge Engineering, Urban Wind Environments, Bluff-Body Aerodynamics, Macroscopic Wind Dynamics, Wind Tunnel Methodologies, and Structural Wind Loads. Notably, we also explore cutting-edge interdisciplinary domains such as Data-driven model construction and Machine Learning applications. This convergence of traditional expertise and emerging innovations underscores our collective commitment to advancing the frontiers of wind engineering through collaborative wisdom and visionary inquiry.

We acknowledge with deep appreciation the steadfast support of our organizing partners: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Central South University, Arup, Windtech Consultants, RED Façade Consultants Limited, Advancing Wind Engineering, and the Hong Kong Wind Engineering Society. Your institutional stewardship and resources have been instrumental in cultivating this platform for scholarly exchange. Above all, we extend profound gratitude to every participant whose intellectual contributions form the lifeblood of this symposium.

As you immerse yourselves in HKWES 6’s vibrant program, we invite you to savor Hong Kong’s renowned hospitality – from gourmet cuisine and captivating harbor vistas to the stimulating academic discourse that defines our community. May these two days inspire fruitful collaborations, deepen professional connections, and leave you with enduring memories of our dynamic city.

Welcome once again, and thank you for helping shape the future of wind engineering.

On behalf of the organizing team,