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A Quest for a New Smart City Journey: How cities are reshaping Urban Futures through AI

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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This keynote delivers how AI is reshaping smart cities through innovation in mobility, sustainability, and citizen experience, highlighting S. Korea’s leadership in redefining urban futures and inspiring inclusive, technology-driven growth for the next generation of global cities.

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Jung Hoon Lee

Jung Hoon Lee

Professor of Technology & Innovation Management Graduate School of Information, Yonsei University, Seoul

Regiane Relva Romano

Regiane Relva Romano

Head Smart Citiy Facens, FACENS | VIP-Systems

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