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How should technology shape human-centric cities of tomorrow?
Artificial intelligence, advanced smart grid systems, the advent of the Metaverse – there has been an unprecedented surge in smart technologies in recent years. How can the transformative potential of these smart tools be unlocked to reinvent liveable cities for all?
Plenary I: How do we create human-centric smart cities?
Cities should not be ‘smart’ for smart’s sake. This plenary explores how technologies can be harnessed to overcome social challenges and build trust, inclusivity, safety and accessibility for people.
Keynote Speaker
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Sandiaga Uno Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Indonesia |
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Moderator
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Associate Professor Orlando Woods Associate Professor of Geography, Singapore Management University (SMU); Director & Pillar Lead (Urban Life), SMU Urban Institute |
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Panelists
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Jaclyn Tsai Advisor of Taipei City Government |
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Iñigo Zubizarreta Mayor's Special Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda and International Affairs, Bilbao |
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Daniel Sazonov Deputy Mayor, Helsinki |
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M Jae Moon Underwood Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Management; Director of the Institute for Future Government, Yonsei University |
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Clarence E. Anthony Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, National League of Cities |
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Chew Men Leong President, Urban Solutions, ST Engineering |
Plenary II: What makes a city truly smart?
Cities are complex adaptive systems. Technologies need to be sensitively designed and implemented to synergise long-term infrastructure development with responsive urban governance and management. This plenary discusses how developing a science of cities, backed by data and scientific analysis, can enhance understanding, and support, how cities work.
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David Tan Assistant Chief Executive Officer, JTC |
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Panelists
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Councillor Susan Aitken Mayor, Glasgow |
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Abdulrahman Ibrahim Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Madinah Region Development Authority |
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Eduardo Clark Head, Digital Agency for Public Innovation, Mexico City |
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Professor Xue Lan Cheung Kong Chair Distinguished Professor, Dean of Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University |
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Dan Hill Director, Melbourne School of Design |
Track Sessions
These are deep dives within each thematic track, featuring panel discussions, special convening sessions and roundtables.
Smart Cities – Towards a Net-Zero City with Connected Intelligence
(led by JTC)
How can cities lead the charge towards net-zero? Decarbonizing cities requires a developmental life cycle approach that harnesses connected intelligence. Join JTC, country and city leaders, and industry experts to discuss intelligent systems and solutions in planning, design, construction, and operations of smart and sustainable cities. Discover how these efforts shape a liveable, smart, and sustainable urban future, and a city for all.
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How can cities lead the charge towards net-zero? Decarbonizing cities requires a developmental life cycle approach that harnesses connected intelligence. Join JTC, country and city leaders, and industry experts to discuss intelligent systems and solutions in planning, design, construction, and operations of smart and sustainable cities. Discover how these efforts shape a liveable, smart, and sustainable urban future, and a city for all.
Keynote
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David Tan Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Development Group), JTC |
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Moderator
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Calvin Chung Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Engineering & Operations Group), JTC |
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Panelists
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HE Sandra Jensen Landi Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore and Brunei |
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Iñigo Zubizarreta Mayor's Special Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda and International Affairs, Bilbao |
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Robin Li Vice President, Smart Sustainable City, Univers |
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Kavickumar Muruganathan Sustainability & Policy Lead (APAC), Cloud Operations & Innovation, Microsoft |
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Vinamra Srivastava Chief Sustainability & Sustainable Investments Officer, CapitaLand Investment |
Smart Cities – Designed for People: Expert Insights on Building Smarter Cities
(led by the United Nations Development Programme - UNDP)
Today technology is everywhere but access to - and use of it - remains uneven. We are all talking about AI, 5G, IoT, and Big Data. But how can we best use these tools to improve people’s lives in cities? UNDP has carefully selected global experts and thought leaders to feature unique and engaging ‘Lightning Talks’ that will get you up-to-speed with the latest technologies for your city and highlight ways to build ‘Smarter Cities’ - places where people, not technology, are the priority. And where thoughtful usage of technology can make a real difference for people’s lives and livelihoods.
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Today technology is everywhere but access to - and use of it - remains uneven. We are all talking about AI, 5G, IoT, and Big Data. But how can we best use these tools to improve people’s lives in cities? UNDP has carefully selected global experts and thought leaders to feature unique and engaging ‘Lightning Talks’ that will get you up-to-speed with the latest technologies for your city and highlight ways to build ‘Smarter Cities’ - places where people, not technology, are the priority. And where thoughtful usage of technology can make a real difference for people’s lives and livelihoods.
Moderator
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Kay Vasey Chief Connecting Officer and Founder, MeshMinds |
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Gullnaz Baig Executive Director, Angsana Council |
Panelists
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Calum Handforth Adviser, United Nations Development Programme |
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Cha-Ly Koh CEO and Founder, UrbanMetry |
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Prof. Rohan Samarajiva Chair, LIRNEasia |
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James Tan Director for Smart City Technology Division, GovTech Singapore; Director for Smart District Division, JTC Corporation |
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Veronica Tan Director for Safer Cyberspace Division, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore |
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Prof. Angel Hsu Associate Professor of Public Policy and Environment, Ecology and Energy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
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Prof. Cheong Koon Hean Chair, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities |
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Prof. Simon Chesterman Vice Provost (Educational Innovation), National University of Singapore |