Organised by Institute of Transport Studies, HKU. The first industrial seminar of Distinguished Industrial Seminar Series 2026 will be delivered by Mr. WANG Ning Mar 4, 2026 (Wed). Detailed information is as follows:

Title: Apollo Go: Driving the Future with Innovation

Speaker: 

Mr. WANG Ning

Baidu Apollo International

Date:    Mar 4, 2026 (Wed)

Time:   5:00pm – 6:00pm

Venue:  Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two, G/F Run Run Shaw Building, HKU

Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/3CMJ2ehD2c 

Abstract

Baidu Apollo’s robotaxi marks a significant step in the advancement of autonomous driving and intelligent mobility. The seminar aims to provide an overview of how autonomous driving is becoming integrated into daily life and its potential to enhance transportation systems. The progress and vision behind Apollo Go’s robotaxi service, along with the technologies supporting its development, will also be introduced.  The discussion will also highlight future trends in autonomous vehicle technology and Baidu Apollo’s globalization strategy, with Hong Kong identified as one of the first international destinations. By sharing these developments, Baidu Apollo seeks to encourage thoughtful conversation about the role of innovation in shaping the future of urban transportation and the ways these advancements could benefit communities in Hong Kong and beyond.

Speaker Bio:

Mr. Ning WANG is a Senior Product Specialist at Baidu Apollo, where he leads the integration and large‑scale deployment of Apollo Go’s 6th‑generation Robotaxi (RT6) and he has played a key role in delivering multiple industry‑first milestones in autonomous mobility.

Mr. Wang holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology and Sensor Systems from the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany. With nearly a decade of R&D and product leadership experience across China and Germany, including prior roles as Product Director at Momenta and Audi AG, he brings deep expertise in autonomous driving algorithms, data closed‑loop systems, and vehicle software integration. At Baidu Apollo, he is committed to bridging cutting‑edge AI research with real‑world, at‑scale industrial applications, advancing the commercialization of robotaxis and next‑generation intelligent driving solutions.