This webinar explores Keihanna Science City - one of the most successful start-up hubs, hosting more than 150 research facilities and incubating fledging companies
The first day of the online event confirmed that the smart cities sector is well aware of its destination but it’s how it gets there that will be the problem.
At SmartCitiesWorld’s inaugural advisory board meeting, Jeff Risom, chief innovation officer at Gehl Architects, explored how the public realm might be managed in the post-pandemic era.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.
In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.
John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.
Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.
The first Trend Report of 2023 from SmartCitiesWorld covers the latest in connective technologies, how data is being collected and used in cities, and features leading insight and use cases from around the world including New York City, Chernihiv (Ukraine) and Madinah (Saudi Arabia).
9 April: This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS).
Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor in Bangkok, joins the Urban Exchange Podcast to discuss the city’s forward-thinking plans for disaster resilience.
Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor in Bangkok, joins the Urban Exchange Podcast to discuss the city’s forward-thinking plans for disaster resilience.
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Opinions
We ask cities and industry experts from around the world to give us their opinion on smart city technology and challenges.
Opinions29 Apr 2021by John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight
John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.
Transforming the way we design, construct and operate buildings cannot be left to any one industry, writes Schneider Electric’s Philippe Delorme and the World Economic Forum’s Jeff Merritt.
Opinions19 Mar 2021by Alistair Fulton: Vice President and General Manager, Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group
The interoperability offered with LPWAN networks enables the benefits of a truly smart city environment to be shared by all, writes Alistair Fulton, of Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group.
Opinions11 Jan 2021by Clare Wildfire, Global Practice Leader for Cities at Mott MacDonald
In the latest in our series of opinions from our Advisory Board, Mott MacDonald’s Clare Wildfire argues the potential of smart infrastructure will need new ways of thinking.
Opinions24 Aug 2020by Stephen Zoegall, Director of Global Cities and Infrastructure Consulting, Accenture
Covid-19 is showing us what resilience in cities actually is, writes Stephen Zoegall, director of global cities and infrastructure consulting, Accenture.
Opinions14 Jul 2020by Glenn Lurie, President & CEO, Synchronoss
Businesses could use the healthiness of their buildings as a competitive advantage in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Glenn Lurie, President and CEO, Synchronoss
Opinions12 May 2020by Neil Manthorpe: Associate Director of Design, Atkins
By integrating technology into the landscape, data can be collected in a non-intrusive way and help to inform how public space responds to the citizens that use it, says Neil Manthorpe, associate director of design at Atkins.
Opinions20 Apr 2020by W. Jarrett Campbell: Global Industry Marketing Director, AVEVA
To fully realise his smart home vision, AVEVA’s W. Jarrett Campbell found much commonality with creating smart cities, especially when it came to breaking down siloed sub-systems.
Opinions15 Apr 2020by Jan Bunge: Partner, Squint/Opera
Jan Bunge, partner at creative digital studio and consultancy Squint/Opera, explains why nature and technology must co-exist in harmony in future cities.
The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.
CCAS24 offers a unique platform for city leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to connect, collaborate, and accelerate progress towards a climate-resilient future.
Research also reveals that within cities, 72 per cent would use public transport more if it was better connected, with shorter journey times a major factor.
It focuses on reducing the Canadian city’s risk to climate change-related hazards, while building more resilient communities and supporting the local economy.
City residents believe protecting nature and biodiversity should be the second biggest priority behind transport links and expect action on climate change.
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