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Roundtable Discussions (25 May): Smarter roadside management for smarter UK cities
As UK cities look to ‘level up’, they are faced with numerous verticals in which they can innovate to deliver better experiences for citizens and improve local economies, as well as improve their own operational processes to drive time and cost efficiency.
Among those that can deliver the most significant benefits in each of the above areas is innovation in how cities can improve the way they manage and maintain road networks. Through the adoption of new data-driving technology, and the adaptation of existing processes informed by the value that technology provides, there are several ways in which city and transport authorities can develop and improve their road networks and roadside infrastructure.
In this roundtable, we’ll bring together delegates from city/regional authorities, transport authorities, infrastructure project management groups, and technology vendors to discuss:
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The importance of road and roadside management to the UK levelling up agenda
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New technology, such as AI and computer vision, that can aid authorities in meeting their objectives for infrastructure management and maintenance
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The use of data collected by such technologies to improve processes and save time and money
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Overcoming associated data privacy, security and ownership concerns
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The gradual integration of technology into vehicles and infrastructure
Agenda for the Day (25 May) :
10.00 – 10.15: Registration & Light Breakfast
10.15 – 10.25: Welcome, Introductions
10.25 – 10.40: Scene Setter
10.40 - 11.40: Roundtable Discussion
11.40 – 11.45: Summary
11.45: Finish
Roundtable Discussions
In advance of the roundtable, SmartCitiesWorld's will provide all guests with some questions to think about. Luke Antoniou, Senior Editor of SmartCitiesWorld, will then set the scene for the morning roundtable and introduce our guests speakers who will talk through relevant challenges and obstacles of smarter roadside management amongst others.
We will look at a number of initiatives and discuss the issues, challenges and learning that other cities can take away.
Delegates will have a chance to give their own views and to ask questions throughout this session - making it as interactive as possible!
Chair
Name: Luke Antoniou
Title: Senior Editor
Company: SmartCitiesWorld
Biography:
Luke has been reporting on the implementation of smart technologies that benefit the public and public sector for four years.
He has particularly keen interest in smart and sustainable mobility and its role in influencing the decisions of urban planners, citizens and governments alike.
As rapid urbanisation continues, he keeps his finger on the pulse of the myriad urban challenges facing local and central governments, making new connections in the public and private sectors and finding new angles from which to cover the latest smart city developments around the world.
Scene Setter
Name: Raj Mack
Title: Head of Digital
Company: Birmingham City Council/Digital Birmingham
Biography:
Raj is Head of Digital Birmingham, which is a city-wide partnership made up of over 40 organisations from the private, public and third sectors, working together to exploit the economic and social benefits of digital technologies for businesses and citizens across the city. Raj is a graduate of Aston University.
Digital technologies are one of the major drivers of economic growth, underpinning innovation and through the partnership, Digital Birmingham is influencing the use of technologies to deliver inclusive and local solutions to encourage and develop skills that will enable Birmingham businesses and citizens to exploit the economic, environmental and social benefits of digital innovation.
Case Study
Vertical Spotlight: Levelling up UK cities through smarter road infrastructure management
How data collection at the edge and technologies such as artificial intelligence and computer vision can lead to better decision-making and cost-management and, in turn, improve quality of life for citizens.
This Vertical Spotlight will cover:
- Why cities should explore the use of smart technology if they are serious about the UK’s levelling up agenda
- How smartphones and apps are lowering the bar to entry for this technology
- How computer vision can help cities take a more proactive approach to road and kerbside management in areas such as maintenance and parking
- The importance of being able to collect and analyse data at the edge
- How the cities of Stockholm and Helsingborg are using Univrses 3DAI™ City
- Integrating smart roadside technology with connected and autonomous vehicles
- Ensuring smarter road management in the future.
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