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Esam A. Alwagait

Director of National Information Center | Saudi Data and AI Authority Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Biography

Director of the National Information Center in KSA, has 20 years' IT experience. He served as CEO of the National Digital Transformation Unit, held key roles in various ministries, He was an associate professor at KSU, and President of the Saudi Computer Society (2015-2019) has research on social media and data extraction.

Sessions

13:30h

Keynote Session | SMART CITY EXPO

Building Intelligent Cities for Tomorrow

Femi Oke Moderate the Panel LLC Co-founder Master of Ceremonies

Esam A. Alwagait Saudi Data and AI Authority Director of National Information Center Speaker

#Artificial Intelligence, #Augmented Reality, #Digital Construction, #Digital Modelling

08-11-2023 13:30 08-11-2023 13:45 Europe/Madrid Building Intelligent Cities for Tomorrow

In the 21st Century, the convergence of technology and urban development is reshaping societies globally, making smart cities crucial for a sustainable future. The integration of generative AI into urban solutions is becoming a cornerstone of global smart city initiatives. Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the front-runners, driving innovative projects utilizing IoT, digital twins, and other emerging technologies to redefine urban design prioritizing human well-being, and leveraging technology to enhance various aspects of urban living.

Hall 1 | Auditorium

Wed 8 13:30h - 13:45h Hall 1 | Auditorium Full Congress & Tomorrow.Mobility & Tomorrow.Building Passes

12:00h

High-Level Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Smart Cities Around the World

Andrea Urdampilleta Fira Barcelona International Event Director Chair

Eman Al Kuwari City of Doha Director of Digital Innovation Department Speaker

Héctor Sánchez Tirado Government of Yucatan Encargado del Despacho de la Dirección General del Instituto de Movilidad y Desarrollo Urbano Territorial Speaker

Rafael Greca Curitiba City Council Mayor Speaker

Mariana Muñoz Alcaldía de Bogotá Directora de Competitividad Speaker

Esam A. Alwagait Saudi Data and AI Authority Director of National Information Center Speaker

Aarti Tandon Smart City Expo USA CEO Speaker

Bernardo Abruzzese Gobierno de Santiago del Estero International Relations Director Speaker

#City Diplomacy, #Policy-making, #Urban Global Agendas

09-11-2023 12:00 09-11-2023 12:30 Europe/Madrid Smart Cities Around the World

As cities increasingly work on their Smart City strategies, some have decided to host a Smart City Expo event among many other projects. Bringing the event to their cities has helped them to strengthen their connection to the global Smart Cities movement and, at the same time, to boost the local ecosystem of actors engaged to give shape and make a difference in their city. This session will welcome high-level representatives advancing this vision.

Hall 1 | Auditorium

Thu 9 12:00h - 12:30h Hall 1 | Auditorium Full Congress & Tomorrow.Mobility & Tomorrow.Building Passes