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New York City to host Smart City Expo USA 2024
Taking place at Pier 36, the Expo will have a special focus on the smart technologies and innovation helping 16 cities prepare for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
New York City is to host Smart City Expo USA on 22-23 May at Pier 36. New York City mayor Eric Adams, New York City chief technology officer Matthew Fraser, and New York Economic Development Corporation CEO Andrew Kimball will all be taking part in the event.
As well as the City, it is also being hosted by the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), and the National League of Cities (NLC) and is organised by Fira Barcelona International and Smart City Expo World Congress.
Sustainability and innovation
The overarching theme is The Future is Here, and the Expo will feature expert panels, open forums, workshops, and demos with a special focus on the smart technologies and innovations in infrastructure, sustainability, and transportation to prepare the 16 cities across North America for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
“We are thrilled to welcome Smart City Expo USA with its innovative leaders and cutting-edge technologies to create resilient, equitable, and sustainable cities for tomorrow,” said mayor Adams. “As the largest and most diverse city in the nation, New York City is proud to lead by example and truly exemplifies this year’s theme, The Future is Here.”
More than 100 speakers and companies will focus on areas such as infrastructure, finance, transportation, frontier technologies, climate, and civic engagement while companies transforming cities through innovative, sustainable, and equitable technologies will be showcased. The Expo aims to highlight the economic and social mobility offered by digital transformation and modern, sustainable infrastructure.
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“With 16 cities across North America preparing to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup, we have an extraordinary moment in time to use sport to drive economic development and build smart, modern, and inclusive 21st century cities,” said Aarti Tandon, CEO, Smart City Expo USA.
“We look forward to global leaders and companies sharing best practices in next-gen infrastructure, sustainability, and technology to help all communities leapfrog into the future.”
Through the creation of the Office of technology and Innovation, the Adams administration has advanced New York City’s position as one of the most forward-looking cities in the world. The City of New York has launched several programmes that leverage technology to create opportunity, improve public safety, and make government run better.
“As the largest and most diverse city in the nation, New York City is proud to lead by example and truly exemplifies this year’s theme, The Future is Here”
These include initiatives such as Big Apple Connect, which has delivered free internet access to 330,000 public housing residents; MyCity, a one-stop shop for municipal services and benefits; an Artificial Intelligence Action plan for responsible AI use in city government; and the NYC Smart City Testbed programme to streamline and accelerate the process for piloting emerging technologies.
“New York City’s status as a global innovation hub makes us the perfect host site for Smart City Expo USA,” said New York City CTO Matthew Fraser. “This year’s conference offers an exciting opportunity to demonstrate how we’re leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive economic growth, enhance public safety, improve government operations, and build a better city for New Yorkers.”
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