CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
Governments are failing to act fast enough in the race to achieve net zero and limit temperatures crossing 1.5°C this decade. Collaboration with both private & government entities will be decisive moments for the future of humanity. There is urgency to benchmark smart city regulations fo r cities looking to establish policies for ethical and responsible governance as the smart government market is expected to grow to $58.08 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
WHY ATTEND?
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Hear how cities address liv e ability with the rise of population density hitting 68% 2050.
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Benchmarking the fundamentals of a smart city with smart governance, open government strategies & ethical data governance.
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Learn from national leaders addressing keys challenges of decarbonization in cities.
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Discover new PPP avenues as 80% of global GDP is generated in cities towards sustainable
urbanization preparing for tomorrow’s economy.
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topics
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Net Zero Visions
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Smart City Governments & Framework
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Cognitive Cities
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Inclusive & Happy Cities
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City as a Platform
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Cities in the Metaverse
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Citizen Engagement
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topics
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Blockchain Enhancing Cities Operations
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Digital Economy
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Data mesh
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Cities Computing on the Cloud
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PPP collaboration
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Public Policy Making
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Multilevel Governance
GET THE CHANCE TO MEET KEY LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS FROM THE BELOW SECTORS
SDGs COVERED BY THIS TRACK
In alliance with UN SDG Goals
Our Speakers
Deputy Mayor
Leading the areas of architecture, development, and city planning for the 10th Most Sustainable City in Europe
Petr Hlavácek
Deputy Mayor
Principal & Founding Partner
Multi-award-winning urban landscape architect for 40 years working with cities at strategic planning levels. Featured in Forbes 50 over 50 (2021)
Martha Schwartz
Principal & Founding Partner
CEO
Master-planned clean, green, and smart estates to create attractive destinations for Singapore's talent and communities.
TAN Boon Khai
CEO
Director
One of the most influential urban designers who was featured in Wired Magazine’s ‘Smart List: 50 people who will change the world'
Prof. Carlo Ratti
Director
Former Prime Minister, Chairman of Supervisory Board
Lead Estonia to be one of the most digital nations in the world & named “the most digital nation in the world” by Wired
Taavi Rõivas
Former Prime Minister, Chairman of Supervisory Board
Executive Director of the Infrastructure Development Sector
Championed the construction of the central laboratory building in line with the emirate’s green building system standards
Dr. Mohammed Al Muhairi
Executive Director of the Infrastructure Development Sector
Director – Urban Planning
The only Emirati architect to work on Expo 2020 and developed the DDA Master Planning Guidelines for all masterplans within the jurisdiction
Ahmed Bukhash
Director – Urban Planning
President
Unifying the standardization activities in cooperation with the National Standardization Bodies across 7 GCC member states
H.E. Saud bin Nasser Al Khusaibi
President
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