Track: Enabling Technologies

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/live-move-build-better/

Urban digital twins, predictive analytics, and AI offer next-generation solutions that help city leaders make data-driven decisions. A panel discussion between an expert from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and public administration professionals from Barcelona and Venice will highlight how AI and big data solutions help collect, combine, and display information in a user-friendly way to respond to urgent urban needs, including mobility.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/big-data-and-ai-for-enhanced-urban-decision-making-venice-barcelona/

An exclusive global gathering of mayors and deputy mayors dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in urban governance. This event will provide a unique platform for municipal leaders from around the world to share insights, strategies, and best practices on leveraging AI to enhance city management, improve public services, and drive sustainable development.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/a-global-discussion-on-urban-ai/

It has been established that “smartness” is a form of branding to market cities as modern, innovative, and efficient. Submerged under these overarching values are several others that depend on who is wielding the terminology, ranging from sustainability to entrepreneurship. Smartness rarely centers low-tech common-sense solutions or meeting the demands of those most vulnerable in society. This talk unearths what we mean by smartness and considers the inherent challenges of making smart city technology “ethical.” Finally, it addresses initial steps to make “doing ethics” easier.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/centering-smartness-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-doing-ethics-for-smart-environments/

This session explores how cities can leverage AI and data to combat climate change. Hear from European cities using AI for greener infrastructure, mobility, and renewable energy. Discover from key industry players how their tools are empowering cities to achieve sustainability goals. Learn how to replicate these successes globally through collaboration and data sharing. Join us and unlock the power of AI for more sustainable and green cities.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/ai-data-green-tech-building-sustainable-cities/

This session explores two impactful books that tackle the intersection of technology, society, and equity. Being Human in Digital Cities by Myria Georgiou delves into how technology reshapes urban life, advocating for human-centered cities rooted in social justice. Digitally Invisible by Nicol Turner Lee highlights the growing digital divide in America, sharing stories from the emerging digital underclass and calling for equitable tech access. Join us to discuss how both authors envision a more inclusive, digital future.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/technology-equity-and-the-future-of-digital-inclusion/

How are the latest technological advances transforming the way we build and inhabit our cities? The impact of technologies like Digital Twins, IoT, AI, and advanced construction techniques on the urban environment is undeniable. These innovations are revolutionizing urban planning, construction, and infrastructure usage, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It is vital to harness these technologies to make cities more sustainable, inclusive, and tech-forward.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/urban-technologies-shaping-the-citys-skylines/

When used for city services, do advanced technologies guarantee data protection and facilitate digital trust? How are governments responding to the consequences of implementing new technologies in urban living? This session will reflect on the evolving relationships between citizens and technology, discuss the evolution of threats like cyberattacks, fake news, and digital bias, and debate regulation in the digital age.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/shaping-the-digital-future-ethically/

This session aids city officials in planning and implementing digitalisation efforts for sustainability and resilience. Panelists will highlight key European policies and discuss digital solutions like digital twins, city services, and smart connectivity infrastructure. Participants will have time to interact with an expert panel to gain practical insights and next steps on their digitalisation journey.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/digitalisation-for-a-sustainable-and-resilient-future-for-cities/

What does it take to build the cities of the future? Understanding the transformative power of the innovations that are shaping modern urban landscapes is crucial. By showcasing cutting-edge novelties in construction, infrastructure, and urban planning, this session provides insights into the strategies implemented to create resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/innovative-solutions-for-smart-urban-infrastructure/

Focusing on the intersection of technology and urban innovation, this session highlights the practical solutions for redefining cities for the 21st century. Through the lens of efficiency, sustainability, and social equity, the showcased solutions will display how advanced technologies are being implemented to create smarter, greener, and more inclusive urban environments. How are cities leveraging innovation to meet the demands of modern living while ensuring a balanced and equitable approach to urban growth?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/are-we-ready-for-tech-forward-solutions/

How are advancements in construction techniques reshaping the built environment? The path to resilient and eco-friendly urban development lies in smart construction. This session will explore the pivotal role of new construction methods and mindsets in achieving sustainable, efficient, and resilient cities. It will delve into innovative approaches to new technologies in building techniques, and design innovations contributing to the urban centers of the future.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/tech-forward-construction-shaping-the-future-of-building/

How are smart technologies, data-driven strategies, and digital innovation transforming urban spaces? The technological solutions driving the modernization of cities forward need to be accompanied by actionable innovations. The presented tools and approaches are shaping cities toward greater efficiency, sustainability, and equity and are paving the way for a future where technology and urban living coexist harmoniously.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/embracing-digital-innovation-for-smart-city-living/

ICEX Spain Foreign Trade and Investment, organizes a workshop with a delegation of Japanese cities to present the challenges of Japanese cities in terms of digital transformation, as well as projects in the pipeline, and bidding procedures with the Japanese public administration.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/strategies-and-challenges-of-digitization-in-japanese-cities/

The ubiquitous presence of cameras and affordable edge computing, combined with remarkable advances in vision-based AI, present a wealth of new business opportunities. Any process historically monitored by the trained human eye can now be efficiently automated at scale using vision and AI solutions. In this talk, Maurits will first provide several examples of novel vision and AI systems, showcasing how monitoring tasks can be automated at scale, with cameras and AI models working together as “smart sensors” for various business applications. After presenting these examples, Maurits will detail how to build such vision and AI applications, outlining the construction of edge AI vision pipelines. Finally, he will introduce the tools provided by Network Optix to facilitate the easy scaling of innovative vision and AI solutions.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/building-vision-ai-pipelines-using-nx-tookit/

How are cities managing data analytics to prepare urban areas and citizens for future challenges? Can cities not only analyze data but also predict future dynamics to guarantee resilience and plan in the long term? This session delves into how cities can focus on data collection, storage, and management and use this information to predict performances and dynamics, guaranteeing better resilience and governance.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/predicting-tomorrow-through-data-driven-management/

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/b2g-meetings-strategies-and-challenges-of-digitization-in-japanese-cities/

The future of inclusive city living relies on leveraging the latest technological tools to enhance affordability, inclusivity, and access in urban areas. Cities are increasingly embracing diversity, ensuring fairness, and fostering social cohesion through tech-driven solutions. However, as the urban landscape evolves, challenges like the digital divide and systemic inequalities persist. Can technology successfully bridge these gaps and create truly inclusive cities?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/beyond-access-emerging-tech-for-inclusive-city-living/

LDT CitiVERSE EDIC is progressing on two tracks: on the one hand in building the digital infrastructure around the Digital Twins and on the other hand in finalizing the establishment of the legal framework as well as increasing the number of adhering Member States. The session covers both aspects with a focus on the development of the EU LDT toolbox as the main asset of the future digital infrastructure around the Digital Twins in Europe (DDP).

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/edic-citiverse-enabling-digital-twins-on-cities-through-eu-ldt-toolbox/

The session will highlight the role of cities in fostering human rights in the digital era and promoting a human-centered digital transformation. A first dialogue will expose how and why cities are relevant to addressing digital rights challenges. It will be followed by a solution dialogue, showcasing different projects from cities to uphold digital rights in urban spaces.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/digital-rights-in-our-cities-from-challenges-to-solutions/

A new concept is taking shape – the CitiVerse, a virtual world, where citizens can navigate and discover public and private cultural, historical, or touristic digital and physical assets, while businesses will offer innovative and circular services. How are EU cities creating the CitiVERSE? In this session, Living-in.EU will bring champion cities and companies together to discuss their approaches and lay the foundation for a strong collaboration.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/eu-cities-paving-the-way-to-the-citiverse/

Join us for an exclusive LP/GP meeting that will gather top investors and thought leaders. We will explore the emerging wave of specialized venture capital managers across Europe who are backing the future of Deep Tech innovation.

Hosted within the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit, this private conference is organised by Aldea Ventures and Barcelona Activa.

Top speakers already confirmed: Devika Thapar (Wilbe), Mick Halsband (Lunar Ventures), Carmen Alfonso (Cocoa), Eric Slesinger (201.vc) & Sam Cash (Entropy Industrial) among others.

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https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/deep-tech-summit-lp-gp-meeting-emerging-vc-managers-a-new-generation-of-investors-backing-deep-tech-in-europe/

This colloquium will explore the digital strategies and tools driving innovation in cities. During the session, best practices will be analyzed, and the implementation of advanced technologies for urban transformation will be shared. Additionally, emerging trends in digitalization will be discussed, focusing on how they can improve the quality of life for citizens, promote sustainability, and increase the efficiency of public services.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/digital-transformation-strategies-and-tools-for-urban-innovation/

Integration of smart technologies in urban infrastructure, like smart grids and transportation systems, alongside AI-driven optimization, enhances city operations' efficiency and sustainability. Utilizing city data via digital twins identifies areas for improvement, while shared data (e.g., satellite maps, and smart sensors) optimizes traffic and mobility. In addition, the keynote also sheds light on smart cities efforts and achievements in Saudi Arabia.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/how-ai-and-smart-technologies-are-transforming-urban-infrastructure/

Major Cities of Europe and Socitm UK present their initiatives for technology innovation for Cities, Regions and Communities. Major Cities of Europe partners present some leading edge projects: UNCHAIN for Urban sustainable logistics, AVATEX and FLOWTEX for AI innovation and circular economy in the textile industry.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/weaving-digital-future-of-communities-cities-and-regions/

Melati will share a fresh perspective from the young changemakers who are already reshaping communities through their actions. They envision cities that aim at cleaner air, creating less plastic waste, greener streets and cities that embrace the circular economy. The change needed to make such cities possible starts with education, and Melati will share the inspiring story of how, at the age of 12, she started Bye Bye Plastic Bags at her home island, Bali. Years later, she started the social enterprise Mountain Mamas, creating bags from donated and pre-loved materials. More recently, she has kicked of an e-learning platform with educational program from youth for youth called Youthtopia. Melati is the living proof that true change begins when one turns their passion into their purpose, and ideas into action. As the cities of tomorrow demand the courage to act today, youth should be a crucial part of leading the way.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/the-future-depends-not-on-what-we-dream-but-on-what-we-do-today/

Discover how VisitMadridGPT is revolutionizing tourism by offering personalized recommendations, real-time support, and rich cultural insights to visitors. This session will delve into the creation of the VisitMadridGPT assistant by the City of Madrid, showcasing how it enhances visitor experiences and supports the city’s tourism goals. Join us to learn about the innovative ways that VisitMadridGPT is making Madrid a smarter, more connected city.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/madrids-ai-driven-approach-to-transforming-tourism/

Following the examples of Barcelona and Munich, we will discuss how cities are leading the development of local digital twins to support urban decision-making and citizen engagement. Why cities should have a digital twin? What are the challenges of implementing these technologies at the local level?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/how-cities-are-leading-the-development-of-local-digital-twins/

Only 20% of the world’s AI investment in 2035 will go toward GenAI, yet many cities still struggle to look beyond today’s flashy headlines. Municipalities in the UK, Africa and US are combining AI and data science to deliver tangible benefits for their citizens and city administrators alike. From smart water management to EV charging installations, learn which AI innovations are driving the most impact -- and which use cases are pure fluff.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/ai-beyond-chatbots-meaningful-use-cases-that-drive-real-impact/

How are cities leveraging cutting-edge technology to combat the climate crisis? What innovative solutions are innovators proposing to enhance urban sustainability? Cities are at the forefront of using advanced technology to tackle the climate emergency. By integrating the latest innovations, cities are optimizing energy use, reducing waste, and improving air quality to create a more sustainable and resilient future. Join us in learning how disruptive technologies enable the development of future-proof cities.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/connecting-for-greener-cities/

Urban design is being revolutionized by cutting-edge advancements, enabling the creation of advanced and sustainable cities. This session covers the high-tech tools that make it possible to design the world's most advanced cities. What are the implications of these technologies for city living, and their impact on urban environments and residents' quality of life? How are digital tools shaping the design process for buildings, infrastructures, and entire cities?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/reimagining-tomorrow-cutting-edge-tech-in-urban-design/

As Artificial Intelligence advances rapidly, how can it help transform cities as an economic and social driver? How is AI already proving to help cities in their sustainable development advancements, and what future opportunities will this technology offer? This session will explore AI’s potential in decision-making while addressing how cities around the world are successfully managing any associated ethical concerns and risks.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/ai-enabling-urban-decision-making/

The latest technological advances are revolutionizing our lives. How can we use eco-innovation to make cities more energy-efficient, resilient, and environmentally friendly? This session will analyze how cutting-edge technology enhances urban green spaces and explore the challenges and solutions innovators and administrations face in creating more technological and sustainable cities.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/the-tech-answers-making-cities-go-green/

Cities are embracing the transformative potential of cutting-edge technology. Innovations in AI, IoT, data analysis, and connectivity are already transforming urban areas into smarter, more efficient, and more inclusive environments. The key to success lies in leveraging these technologies to empower thriving cities, creating innovative, resilient, and citizen-centric urban hubs. How can urban leaders implement these technologies seamlessly into the day-to-day of cities to take advantage of all their potential?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/next-gen-tech-leading-the-new-urban-era/

This Keynote outlines ORBITS Engineering Firm's approach to transitioning buildings from manual control systems to advanced digital twin technology. It emphasizes strategic planning, tailored BIM models, IoT integration, and cybersecurity to optimize building performance and long-term efficiency. The company focuses on delivering custom solutions that enhance automation, energy savings, and predictive maintenance for smart buildings

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/transforming-government-projects-for-smart-cities/

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/partnerships-in-the-digital-age-transforming-operations-with-intermodal-data-and-digital-twin-technology/

Dive into the ambitious journey of Sunderland UK, as it sets new standards in urban planning, digital infrastructure and smart city development. Highlighting the city's advancements in prioritising community wellbeing, creating vibrant and resilient communities and enhancing the safety and sustainability of the city’s environment. Shaping a more inclusive and connected urban future – a blueprint for innovation and long-term growth.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/building-tomorrow-sunderland-uk-city-of-smart/

Ubiwhere, a digital SME, invests daily in Research & Innovation in Digital Twins and other cutting-edge technologies alongside great partners and consortia. Find out in this keynote how Ubiwhere's body of work with academia, corporations, and communities is suiting the future of more than 75 cities around the world towards sustainability and better living conditions.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/from-idea-to-product-cities-digital-twins-empowered-by-ri/

What emerging trends and technological advancements are influencing property management and utilization? This session explores the latest innovations in real estate, covering asset management, housing, and collaborative tools. Gain insights into how these technologies are reshaping lifestyles and work environments, providing a comprehensive look at the future of real estate in a technology-driven world.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/navigating-the-digital-age-of-proptech-and-real-estate/

What are the key benefits of integrating digital twin technology into smart city initiatives? How are digital twins revolutionizing urban planning and decision-making through real-time monitoring and prediction? This session will explore how digital twins have become a crucial tool, anticipating urban scenarios and facilitating the creation of more adaptive and sustainable built environments for their citizens, and predicting what it will bring in the future.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/empowering-urban-resilience-through-digital-twins/

In this talk, Ruha Benjamin takes us into the liberating power of the imagination. Deadly systems all emerged from the human imagination, and have real-world, often deadly impacts. To fight harmful systems and create a world in which everyone can thrive, we will have to imagine things differently. Drawing on work that critically examines “smart” technologies that perpetuate inequities and engaging with grassroots approaches to community building, she offers a pragmatic and poetic approach to worldbuilding that invites each of us to consider the role we play in maintaining or transforming the oppressive status quo.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/utopias-dystopias-or-ustopias-whose-imagination-are-we-living-in/

Curious about interoperability in its broadest sense? This session focuses on the different layers of the seamless exchange of information in the digital world, encompassing the organisational, semantic, technical and operational aspects, along with mindset and skills. We'll explore how interoperability is essential for effective cooperation within and between cities and communities, emphasizing a human-centered approach.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/how-does-interoperability-drive-local-digital-transformation/

A smart city and utility investment event that give the opportunity for start ups contributing to the digitalization of cities and utilities to:


(i) Secure investments from top VCs such as Demeter, Yotta Capital, Speedinvest, and Bloomhaus Ventures

(ii) Receive non-dilutive grants up to €75,000

(iii) Sign commercial and partnership agreements with leading cities and industry players


The event will be filmed and published.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/the-smart-deal/

Today, technology has profoundly transformed the way societies operate, and governance is no exception. Technological development has given rise to an era of smart collaboration where governments, businesses, and citizens work together to tackle global challenges. In this session, we will explore how the strategic use of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and digital connectivity improves decision-making, transparency, and efficiency in government processes, paving the way for smarter collaborations.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/technology-ai-and-governance-the-era-of-smart-collaboration/

Can new technologies help build resilient, secure, and forward-thinking urban environments? How can local leaders spearhead this technological revolution? Strategic governance is essential for seamlessly integrating cutting-edge tech into city life while ensuring robust security frameworks. As policymakers are pivotal in fostering innovation, safeguarding digital infrastructure, and protecting citizen data, this high-level roundtable will debate how effective governance can create innovative, secure, and vibrant cities for the future.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/leadership-in-action-crafting-safe-and-tech-forward-cities/

How are cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI and digital platforms transforming cities into smarter, more sustainable environments? These solutions talks session will highlight key innovations driving urban growth, streamlining services, and enhancing citizen engagement, providing insights on how digital strategies are preparing cities for the future, enabling them to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/tech-forward-solutions-for-future-ready-cities/

Startups are using innovative technologies to address challenges like climate change, resource management, and pollution. From IoT to AI, these solutions aim to create smarter, more sustainable urban environments while reducing ecological footprints. This batch of startups promises to think big.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/startup-pitches-tech-solutions-to-tackle-global-issues/

In a constantly changing world, cities are adapting their strategic plans to prepare for the future. However, how governments respond to citizens' direct concerns will truly redefine agile governance. In this session, we will explore how GovTech solutions guarantee efficiency and effectiveness in addressing both urban challenges and cities' needs while incorporating other leaders in the digital transformation to make it happen.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/navigating-urban-challenges-with-govtech-solutions/

Connected cities have the opportunity to launch IoT sensors, devices, and deployments for a variety of use cases to gather and send real-time data insights over LoRaWAN networks. Leveraging those insights, cities, municipalities, and towns can make informed decisions on how to improve cities, sustainability, and quality of life for citizens and visitors. In this session, the LoRa Alliance and member experts will discuss the IoT connectivity standard LoRaWAN, enabling and providing the connectivity sending the data and how to leverage the technology to make positive impacts in your city. The discussion will tell you how to get started, deployment requirements, and what sort of solutions you can deploy to enhance urban life.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/iot-connectivity-data-insights-to-enhance-urban-life/

Madrid City Council presents its technological platform. The aim is to provide Madrid with the necessary technological solutions to implement a smart city model, through a platform that centralises the information and management of the city's public service contracts and provides the technological basis for the development and creation of the new services that the city will need in the coming years.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/smart-city-platform/

This roundtable will discuss the fundamental challenge facing cities today: how to reap the benefits of digital transformation and ensure it delivers for everyone, fostering social inclusion and integrating the environmental aspect. City representatives will bring their examples and perspectives and discuss how international cooperation can support cities in playing their part to achieve the twin transition and Sustainable Development Goals.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/delivering-an-inclusive-urban-digital-transformation/

Explore how AI technology and modern infrastructure are revolutionizing large-scale events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup. This session will feature insights from government, non-profit, and industry leaders on leveraging smart solutions for transportation, security, and public services to enhance urban living.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/innovation-and-infrastructure-for-large-scale-events/

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/world-smart-city-awards-ceremony/

Autonomous vehicles still need progress towards algorithms for perception in all-environmental conditions (e.g.bad weather). Data collection in such conditions needs complex equipment hard to set-up. At UPC-CD6 (https://www.cd6.upc.edu) we have built an instrumented car with multiple imaging modes (3D+2D) for mapping and sensor testing uses, and to build a publc dataset of driving scenarios to develop DL perception algorithms based on data fusion

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/a-multimodal-data-collection-vehicle-for-av-algorithm-development-based-on-data-fusion/

 Cities are rapidly transforming their services to address societal, environmental and economic challenges. Verticals are progressively replaced by solutions capable of exploiting a huge range of data channels, via Artificial Intelligence, and cross exploiting data. Snap4City manages multiple domains in the city/area operating system enabling operation, management, plan and strategic views for mobility and transport, tourism, security, etc.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/snap4city-for-mobility-and-transport-and-tourism-management/

This panel session will explore the experiences of cities and technical partners, discussing the challenges of deploying new technologies or governance structures at the neighborhood scale. Participants from the UP2030 project (Horizon Europe), will address integration hurdles and social acceptance issues. The session will also examine city-wide upscaling opportunities, highlighting strategies for overcoming barriers and fostering transitions.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/neighborhood-transformation-co-creating-solutions-in-europe/

Discussions will focus on how the 'International Guidelines on People-Centred Smart Cities' can contribute to more inclusive smart city development, as they are developed upon the request of 193 Member States. The event emphasizes the strategic convergence of global frameworks with local leadership, particularly highlighting the critical roles city leaders play in driving urban digital transformation, supported by practical examples.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/people-centred-smart-cities-towards-a-inclusive-global-digital-future/

GovTech enables public administrations to adopt technology-driven solutions that create advanced digital services, transforming citizen experiences and delivering simple, efficient, and transparent public services. This session explores the global GovTech landscape, focusing on innovation, strategy development, and international partnerships. Discover how GovTech fosters collaboration, enhances public services, and drives innovation worldwide.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/driving-public-sector-innovation-through-govtech/

This keynote presentation highlights how different municipalities are moving towards building sovereign urban intelligence (AI) through the 4th edition of smart city index report published bi-annually. The report is perhaps the only comparative study launched and maintained by a neutral institution to foresee how AI impacts on current smart city practices and future perspectives. The report also added other perspectives to support AI transformation. The longitudinal view since 2017, based on a temporary series of bench-marking data, will provide invaluable insights based on the analysis of 50 cities around the globe.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/how-cities-are-digitally-transforming-preliminary-findings-from-2024-smart-cities-index-report/

When it comes to climate change and environmental impact, will Artificial Intelligence solve more problems than it creates? AI's huge energy and water requirements have caused some of the biggest technology companies in the world to miss their climate targets, a problem that will likely only worsen in the near to medium term. Yet AI is also helping to improve productivity, identify efficiencies, and support innovation, all of which we need to achieve our net zero targets. This talk considers current efforts to make AI more sustainable and what this challenge means for smart cities.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/ais-sustainability-challenge/

The intersection of enabling technologies and sustainability is revolutionizing how environmental challenges are addressed. Innovations such as IoT, AI, and renewable energy systems are enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprints, and making our overall existence more sustainable. As societies become more aware of the urgent need to adopt sustainable practices, tech leaders are pioneering the transition to a greener, more sustainable future for our planet.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/cutting-edge-tech-empowering-a-greener-future/

What are the new developments cities are using to enhance digital services? How are they ensuring a higher speed, accessibility, and efficiency in delivering top-notch city services? As city agencies take the lead in the use of digital technologies to better serve residents, businesses, visitors, and all who depend on urban services, this roundtable will unravel the skills and infrastructures reshaping advanced digital services.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/transforming-city-life-with-advanced-digital-services/

Technological innovations are redefining the way people move around. Examples like autonomous vehicles and AI-powered mobility solutions show that innovators can offer bold pathways to public and private decision-makers. In this session, speakers will reflect on the driving forces behind the mobility transition, and on the role of innovation governance, including public procurements, to foster innovations for more sustainable mobility.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/lean-innovation-the-way-forward-for-urban-mobility-procurement/

This keynote presents a toolkit for developing four pillars of digital democracy –democratic governance, participatory citizenship, digital diversity and rights to information. The toolkit charts a collection of instruments, measures and guidelines to empower marginal social groups. It thus enables those dispossessed of the public sphere of the city and the digital realm alike, to claim, inhabit and thrive in both urban and digital spaces.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/pathways-to-digital-democracy-lessons-from-the-global-south/

How can smart cities improve well-being and life satisfaction of citizens? Takehiko will present a new smart city policy design approach that focuses on both subjective and objective well-being of citizens as a basis of designing smart city polities. This one of the kind approach was developed by Smart City Institute Japan and has been extended to use in about 100 cities in Japan as part of the national digital transformation strategy to revitalize regional economy and society.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/wellbeing-based-smart-city-policy-design/

What obstacles arise in urban environments that hinder digital equality and inclusion, and how can cities address them? In what ways are local governments promoting digital equity and social justice to ensure equal access to technology? This roundtable will explore the innovative strategies that cities are employing to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that all residents have equitable access to technology, digital literacy, and the opportunities they facilitate.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/a-digital-revolution-designed-for-all/

The "Sport&Smart Cities: The Technological Connection for a Sustainable Urban Future" event will focus on the relationship between sports and technology, highlighting the advancements from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It will include discussions on technological innovation in infrastructure, mobility, sustainability, and social and economic impact. Additionally, companies like Atos will explain their role in the digital transformation of cities.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/sportsmart-cities-the-technological-connection-for-a-sustainable-urban-future/

In a world where your vehicle not only drives, how can a research centre like us catalyze your innovation? Widen your moat by winning the first mover advantage
Let’s design the future of mobility together!

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/from-research-to-reality-welcome-to-the-future-of-mobility/