Registration of 9th Smart Cities Asia 2023
Welcome Remarks
Managing Director, Smart Cities Asia and Knowledge Group of Companies
Opening Keynote: What is the Outlook in 2023 for Successfully Developing Smart Sustainable Cities in Asia
- How are governments in Asia using policies and incentives to encourage private sector investment in smart sustainable cities and what impact is this having on urban development?
- What role do emerging technologies, such as AI and blockchain play in the development of smart sustainable cities – and how can these technologies be integrated into urban planning and infrastructure?
Deputy Secretary-General (Planning and Sustainable Environment), Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT)
Smart Cities in Asia: Transforming Digital Economies
- The power of collaboration in highlighting the significance of collaboration between governments, private sectors, academia, and civil society in fostering the successful development of smart sustainable cities.
- Embracing emerging technologies by discussing how emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and 5G are driving innovation and efficiency in urban planning and infrastructure development.
- Data-driven governance by emphasizing the criticality of data policies, privacy, and security in empowering smart city initiatives and ensuring citizen-centric services.
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout
Keynote Discourse: Collaborative Implementation in Smart Cities
- What are the benefits of collaboration in smart cities?
- What are the challenges of collaboration in smart cities?
- What are some successful examples of collaborative implementation in smart cities?
- What are some best practices and future trends for collaborative implementation in smart cities?
Honorary Mayor, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Republic of Korea
High Level Forum: Intensifying Smarter Cities Through Public Private Partnership (PPP)
- Why the need for PPP and what are the benefits to the governments on PPP?
- How private sector capabilities can accelerate and provide greater value to governments?
- What are the best practices in PPP for smart cities?
Moderator:
Kamarul Bahrin Haron
Journalist and Editor
Panelist:
Professor Dr. Jung Hoon Lee
Honorary Mayor, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Republic of Korea
Purushottam Kaushik
Head, Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution India, The World Economic Forum India Liaison Office, India
Prof. Jugdutt (Jack) Singh
Chief Scientist and Chief Advisor for Digital Economy, Sarawak State Government
Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout
Planning Smart Cities: Strategies and Implementation Driven Plan
- How can data and innovation improve the quality of life, inclusiveness, and sustainability of citizens?
- Leveraging technology, data, and innovation to improve the quality of life, inclusiveness, and sustainability of their citizens.
- Future trends and prospects for smart cities in Asia in the post-pandemic era.
- How can smart cities foster collaboration and partnership among different stakeholders, such as government, private sector, academia, and civil society?
- Best practices and lessons learned from successful smart city projects in Asia and beyond.
Entrepreneur, Managing Director, Keynote Speaker, Top 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leader, New Zealand
Vice President, Digital Health and Digital Cities, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Senior Expert in Smart City Promotion, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and Smart City Thailand Office, Thailand
Smart City Architect, Top 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leaders, Chairman of 9th Smart Cities Asia 2023
In Conversation with Honorary Mayor Seoul Metropolitan Government – Smart City National Policy: How South Korea Fosters Urban Innovation?
- Overview of South Korea’s Smart City National Policy.
- Key objectives and goals driving urban innovation in South Korea.
- Case studies of successful smart city projects in South Korea.
- Strategies for fostering collaboration between government, industry, and academia.
- The role of technology and data in transforming urban environments and lessons learned and best practices from South Korea’s experience.
Managing Director, Keynote Speaker, Top 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leader, New Zealand
Honorary Mayor, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Republic of Korea
Realizing Data Driven Smart City
- Criticality of data policies to spur data sharing and new city innovations.
- What are the challenges regarding the variety, velocity, and veracity of data in smart cities, including citizen data protection?
- How to institutionalize effective end-to-end data management pipeline?
- How can data be used to improve the operational efficiency of different operations and improve the life of citizens in smart cities?
- Uncover the issue of data quality and how to ensure that data is accurate, complete, and timely.
Senior Expert in Smart City Promotion, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and Smart City Thailand Office, Thailand
Panel Discussion: Developing Smart Cities: Creating Effective Blueprints and Actionable Plans
- What are the key policies and regulatory frameworks that enable or hinder the development of smart cities in Asia?
- What is the approach in developing Blueprints and Action Plans, to systemize and accelerate implementation
- Smart cities in Asia are engines of economic growth and urbanization, how to overcome many challenges such as congestion, pollution, inequality, disaster risk and social cohesion?
- Overcoming these challenges to create effective blueprints and action plans to develop smart cities in Asia.
Executive Director, 27 Advisory
Head, Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution India, The World Economic Forum India Liaison Office, India
Chairman, Smart Cities Network, Singapore
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)
Operationalising the Smart City Maturity Journey
- What are the key factors that need to be addressed in operationalising the Smart City Maturity Journey?
- What are the key dimensions of city smartness that a Smart City Maturity Journey should assess?
- How can a city use a Smart City Maturity Journey to set clear transformational goals and measure progress towards those goals
- Some global best practices for achieving smart city transformation that cities can learn from.
Ts. Md Farabi Yussoff Md Yussoff
Head of Smart City Unit, PLAN Malaysia
Evening Refreshment and End of Day One 9th Smart Cities Asia 2023
Registration of 9th Smart Cities Asia 2023
Ambassador’s Keynote: Sweden’s Vision for Sustainable and Connected Smart Cities
In this keynote address, we will explore Sweden’s approach to building sustainable and connected smart cities and how they address challenges and provide solutions in the modern urban environment.
Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia
Smart City Plan: Navigating the Future of Sustainable and Connected Urban Development in Asia
- Setting the vision for smart and sustainable cities through government policies and incentives.
- Integration of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain in urban planning.
- The role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in accelerating smart city development.
- Successful examples of collaborative implementation in smart cities.
Managing Director, Keynote Speaker, Top 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leader, New Zealand
From Vision to Reality: Mayors’ Perspective in Leading Smart Cities Development
Smart city development is at the forefront of urban transformation, and mayors‘ play a pivotal role in driving innovation, resilience, and sustainability within their cities. This session provides a unique platform for mayors’ to engage in a candid and interactive discussion about the challenges and opportunities they encounter in their quest to create cities that are resilient to various challenges, including climate change, economic shifts, and societal dynamics.
Chief Scientist and Chief Advisor for Digital Economy, Sarawak State Government
Dato’ Haji Noorazam Dato’ Haji Osman
Mayor, Johor Bahru City Council
Mayor, Ipoh City Council
Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout
Panel Discussion: Transforming Healthcare: Smart Hospitals Driving Smart Cities in Asia
- The integration of advanced technologies, such as telemedicine and IoT, in smart hospitals.
- The role of data analytics and AI in improving healthcare delivery and urban planning.
- Sustainability practices within smart hospitals and their contribution to environmentally conscious smart cities.
Author & Strategic Futurist, Taliossa, Singapore
Chief Executive Officer, Sunway Medical Centre
Group Chief Information Officer, Thomson Hospital
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, DoctorOnCall
Promoting Health Equity in Smart Cities: Bridging the Healthcare Divide
- Explore tangible strategies for addressing healthcare disparities within the unique context of smart cities.
- Dive into specific case studies showcasing successful initiatives and policies aimed at promoting health equity.
- Delve into the role of digital health technologies, telemedicine, and data analytics in improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations.
- Discuss the importance of cross sector collaboration among healthcare, technology, and urban planning stakeholders in achieving healthcare equality in smart cities.
President, Commonwealth Medical Association
The Future of Smart Healthcare in Asia
- How can smart healthcare technologies be leveraged to improve patient care and outcomes?
- Real-world examples of how smart healthcare is being used in Asia.
- The challenges, opportunities and next steps for the development and adoption of smart healthcare in Asia.
Author and Strategic Futurist, Taliossa, Singapore
Panel Discussion: The Future of Smart Mobility: A Citizen-Centric Approach
- Exploring the importance of demand driven citizen centricity in shaping the future of smart transportation in Asian smart cities and showcasing innovative technologies and services that prioritize user experience, convenience, and accessibility.
- Exploring the importance of citizen centricity in shaping the future of smart transportation in Asian smart cities by discussing strategies to promote the adoption of electric and low-carbon vehicles, intelligent traffic management, and optimized transportation systems.
Managing Director, ZAZ Ventures, Netherlands
Lead, Cities and Advisory, Arup
Senior Expert in Smart City Promotion, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and Smart City Thailand Office, Thailand
Chairman, Smart Cities Network, Singapore
Panel Discussion: Leveraging Digitalization for Growth in Smart Cities
- Embracing AI and big data in financial services transformation.
- Tailoring solutions to address the unique demands of communities, industries, and governments.
- Facilitating synergy between established enterprises and fintech firms to foster cooperative competitiveness.
Co-Founder, Women in Blockchain Asia, EnGame, myBID
Top 25 Globalization Powerhouse Leaders, Top 20 Global Thought Leaders, Chief Executive Officer, Regenerative Futures
Senior Vice President, Head of Digitalisation, AmBank
In Conversation: The Future of Analytic Driven, Smart Traffic Management
- How can smart traffic management systems improve efficiency and road safety in cities?
- Ensuring that smart traffic management is implemented in a way that is equitable and inclusive.
- How analytics technology capabilities improve traffic management?
- Next steps in the evolution of smart traffic management.
Chairman, Smart Cities Network, Singapore
Head, Road Safety Research Center, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Senior Principal Analyst 1/Vice President, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)
Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout
Net Zero and Climate Change in Smart Cities
- Explore the urgent need for sustainability in the context of Smart Cities across Asia.
- Discuss strategies and innovations to achieve Net Zero emissions and combat climate change.
- Discover how technology, urban planning, and policy can create a more sustainable and resilient future for Asian cities.
- Learn about real-world success stories and collaborative efforts to address the climate crisis in Smart Cities across Asia.
Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia
ESG and Resilient Infrastructure in Malaysian Smart and Low Carbon Cities
- Examine the integration of ESG principles in the development of resilient infrastructure in Malaysian smart cities.
- Discuss the role of governance, sustainability standards, and environmental considerations.
- Learn how ESG focused infrastructure projects contribute to long-term urban resilience and environmental stewardship in Malaysia.
Managing Director, Keynote Speaker, Top 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leader, New Zealand
Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia
Chief Executive Officer, Greentech Malaysia Alliance (GTMA)
Resilient Infrastructure and Risk Reduction Strategies in Disaster
Management
- Discover the critical importance of resilient infrastructure and proactive risk reduction strategies in disaster management, providing insights and solutions that can be applied in the Malaysian context.
- Explore the latest tools and methodologies for assessing infrastructure vulnerability and potential risks, equipping attendees with practical knowledge.
- The role of government policies and planning in fostering resilient infrastructure and mitigating risks, with an emphasis on Malaysia’s unique challenges and opportunities.
Leftenan Kolonel Bersekutu (PA) Dr. Ajantha Segarmurthy MD, MBA
Deputy Director, Operation Coordination Section, National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA)
Urban Water Resource Management and Flash Flood Mitigation for Smart
City Development
- Utilization of data analytics, IoT, and state-of-the-art infrastructure for optimizing water distribution and reducing wastage.
- Strategies and solutions to tackle flash flood mitigation in densely populated areas.
- Utilization of cutting-edge forecasting systems and early warning mechanisms and adaptive infrastructure to enhance resilience, ensure public safety, and minimize flash flood impacts.
Director, Nexus EC Sdn Bhd
Enabling Smart Cities Through Industry 4.0 Capabilities
- Leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability while addressing the gaps and implementation in smart cities.
- Real-world examples of how Industry 4.0 is being used to improve smart cities.
- Discover how cities use Industry 4.0 technologies to improve the city operations including healthcare, education and public safety.
Head, Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution India, The World Economic Forum India Liaison Office, India
Panel Discussion: 5G Revolution: Paving the
Way for Smart City Connectivity
- Dive into the specific ways 5G technology is reshaping the digital infrastructure of smart cities, revolutionizing urban living.
- Concrete Benefits and Real-world Examples: Explore concrete benefits, such as ultra-fast connectivity and low latency, while dissecting real-world challenges and solutions encountered in deploying 5G networks in urban environments.
- Empowering IoT and AI: Examine in-depth case studies and applications where 5G enables the seamless integration of IoT devices and AI powered solutions, creating more efficient and responsive smart cities.
Chief Executive Officer, PIKOM
Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
Chief Digital Officer, UEM Edgenta Berhad
Panel Discussion: Blockchain in Smart City Governance: Enhancing
Transparency and Trust
- Explore the applications of blockchain technology in improving transparency, accountability, and trust within smart city governance.
- Discuss real-world use cases of blockchain in areas like supply chain management, voting systems, and property records.
- Learn how blockchain can strengthen cybersecurity and data integrity in smart city operations.
Co-Founder, Women in Blockchain Asia, EnGame, myBID
President, Malaysia Proptech Association
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Blocklime
ICT and Blockchain Consultant
Systemising Smart City Implementation for Governments
- Managing smart city delivery risks involving multi contents and stakeholders.
- Step by step approach in delivering a Smart City Program.
- Use cases of smart cities initiatives in Malaysia.
- Success factors in Smart City Program implementation.
Smart City Architect, Top 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leaders, Chairman of 9th Smart Cities Asia 2023
