Smart Water: Are Cities Optimizing Water Management?
Water management has become a central topic of the urban agenda. Efficient and sustainable policies are vital for citizen well-being and the planet, prompting local governments to take proactive measures, transforming urban resilience using innovative approaches. Yet, rising global freshwater demand remains a significant challenge. Can cities adapt quickly enough to their fast-growing population and […]
Integrating Land and Sea Planning for Coastal Cities
How can innovative land-sea planning secure a sustainable and resilient future for Kenya’s coastline? In partnership with the European Union, the Kenyan government is driving a blue economy agenda, focusing on activities like data centers, marine conservation, and land-sea planning guidelines. This initiative prioritizes employment, ecosystem protection, and inclusivity, offering a replicable model for Kenya’s […]
Future Ready Cities: Digital Solutions for Urban Resilience
Today, cities are transforming new services digitally, to build urban resilience and deliver more inclusive, efficient, and effective programs. Join the Resilient Cities Network, Visa, and city leaders to explore the opportunity and best practices for city digital transformation in areas such as urban mobility, small business enablement, citizen aid programs, and planning insights from […]
Securing Cities Ahead of Cyberthreats
How can urban centers fortify the future of our interconnected world? In the face of ever-increasing cyber threats, cities are taking decisive action to enhance readiness, responsiveness, and resilience. Through the implementation of secure-by-design principles, cybersecurity awareness, and enhanced collaboration, governance strategies are shaping the fortification of digital ecosystems. Empowering cities means safeguarding our digital […]
Keeping Our Communities and Services Cyber Resilient
This panel will seek to discuss the importance of cyber security in connected places – or smart cities – and provide an overview of the UK Government’s programme of work to support the cyber resilience of these projects, focusing on the Alpha Secure Connected Places Playbook, and the Connected Places Cyber Security Principles. There will […]
Data as the Game Changer for Decision-Making
Data-driven urban policies and decision-making are revolutionizing cities. With the transformative potential of data analytics, integration, and management, cities can optimize services, enhance urban planning, and improve resource management. Embracing open data initiatives can foster transparency and public engagement in urban governance. How can data management be implemented efficiently and ethically to create significant value […]
Data-Driven Living Labs Fostering Citizen Empowerment
Living Labs serve as essential innovation platforms bridging the gap between technology and people. In this keynote session, 4P(People-Public-Private Partnership) based Living LAB that leverages urban data will be introduced with citizen empowerment practices. The outcomes of data-driven Living LAB with some critical success factors how urban data can foster Living LAB Practices.
Enhancing Urban Life through IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming cities, offering immense potential to address emerging urban challenges. Metropolises are leveraging IoT to optimize public services and infrastructure, from resource management to public safety and building efficiency. However, as cities embrace IoT’s interconnectedness, data privacy and security concerns have surfaced. Can governments ensure the integration of IoT […]
Data-Driven Smart Cities: Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable Cities for All
Brief summary: Cities rely on data collection to measure several parameters. But collecting data without any meaningful action doesn’t lead to smartness. A data-driven smart city offers benefits to its citizens and creates safe, resilient, and sustainable urban environments thanks to data-driven strategies and decisions. Join our talk to hear from MinebeaMitsumi Group about their […]
The Role of Smart Cities in Enhancing Community Resilience Post-Disasters, Pandemics, and Conflicts
This discussion examines the transformative impact that implementing smart infrastructure has on community resilience. Examine how such systems enhance the capacity of communities to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adverse events. By examining various smart city applications from around the globe, will focus on the critical importance of ensuring inclusive and equitable access to […]