The Saudi capital of Riyadh is preparing to host a distinguished assembly of city mayors, data and AI professionals, digital solution experts, smart city planners, investors, and economic strategists from 40 different nations. They are coming together to attend the Global Smart City Forum, an initiative by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). Held under the banner “A Better Life,” the forum is slated for February 12-13, 2024, at The Arena Riyadh Venue.
In what constitutes the Kingdom’s first global smart city event, participants will strive to craft a forward-looking vision for urban environments, leveraging intelligent solutions. The conference aims to lay down foundational principles that support urban development endeavors, promoting sustainable growth and, consequently, improving living standards.
With 80 speakers of international repute, the forum is set to delve into the future of smart cities, particularly emphasizing the support of governmental efforts across the globe to incorporate innovative models for smart solutions. These solutions are pivotal in boosting efficiency, fostering environmental sustainability, and elevating the living quality of urban inhabitants.
Central to the forum’s agenda is the focus on human development, inspiring entrepreneurs to invest in intelligent solutions that foster innovation and harmonize human needs with urban economic vitality. The event aspires to foster a more sustainable, creative, and stable habitat for human communities.
Anticipated to feature a series of sessions and workshops, the forum will welcome an elite cadre of global experts in smart city architecture and planning, investors, academia, innovators, global economic policy shapers, international bodies, and non-profit organizations. These interactive sessions are expected to spark dialogues on the evolution of smart cities, confront their infrastructural challenges, and craft cutting-edge solutions to cater to the burgeoning urban populace worldwide.
For those interested in participating in the Global Smart Cities Forum, further information and the registration process are available online.