Smart Seoul : A World-Recognized City of Innovation
Smart city is the inescapable and inevitable challenge for global cities, having endless potential for our future world. As such, Seoul, who is the leading smart city & the winner of WSCA 2022 with the theme of Going Together with the Vulnerable, guarantees 5 digital rights for citizens, and Seoul Digital Foundation is carrying out […]
How to develop a resilient and inclusive smart cities agenda?
This session will showcase two delegation heads from Brazil, and Jordan through a moderated dialogue on their smart city journey so far and ambitions going forward.
On a Mission! A dialogue on unlocking climate neutrality in a smart way
The Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission aims for 100 cities to become climate neutral by 2030, inspiring all other cities to follow suit by 2050. As Mission Cities progress on their pathways to becoming climate neutral and engage in ambitious Climate City Contract processes, this session will explore how cities can leverage being part […]
Equality in Cities
Tools and policies implemented by cities to promote equality and citizen participation on critical urban challenges.
Data-Driven Smart City for Urban Well-being in Japan
In this talk, we present a data-driven smart city in which the well-being of citizens in urban areas is realized in Japan. These smart cities are providing various digital services for well-being such as welfare, healthcare, safety, disaster alleviation, education support, mobility, and carbon-free activity support. These services are supported by modern digital infrastructure for […]
Inclusion and Equity at the Core of City Planning
Urban spaces must ensure equal access to opportunities and resources, but systemic inequalities marginalize vulnerable populations, depriving them of core services. An intersectional approach is crucial to address issues as social exclusion, gender inequality or the digital divide. How can leaders and stakeholders address the diverse needs of communities as the first step towards inclusive, […]
Powering Smart City Innovations with Cloud Computing
Across urban sectors, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud is leveraged to build innovative solutions to make cities more livable, sustainable, and resilient. Hear about how government organizations are using the power of AWS to drive further innovation, move faster, increase security, and keep costs low to accelerate their digital transformations and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
Sustainable by Design: Embracing ‘More is More’
Inclusive sustainability relies on informed design. It’s the art of creating solutions tailored to a specific context, rooted in a thorough understanding of the environment, contexte and local perspectives.
Engaging Communities for Safer Cities
Unleashing the potential of inclusive and safe public spaces is crucial for vibrant cities. Join us as we delve into citizen engagement, new technologies, and innovative design while tackling the challenges of enhancing public safety. How can local governments involve citizens in creating safer cities? Can we shape a future where public spaces empower communities […]
Promoting Peace Building through Public Space
This session will present the Territorios de Paz program. This initiative works with with the peace making network of local women that works in violence and addictions prevention. Based on a comprehensive approach that promotes resilience, social cohesion and peace building, as well as through the transformation of public space and citizen participation, this project […]