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Abdulrahman Ibrahim

Chief Data and Innovation Officer | Madinah Region Development Authority Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Biography

Abdulrahman Ibrahim leads innovative, human-centric smart city initiatives. With 27 years of private- and public-sector experience, he enhances urban development through technology and open data to improve quality of life and drive socio-economic growth. He's the winner of the World Innovation Award 2023 by the World Organization for Development.

Sessions

14:55h

Thematic keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

Crafting Smart City Experiences: Madinah as a Model

Esteve Almirall Esade Full Professor Innovation - A.I. and Smart Cities Chair

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Madinah Region Development Authority Chief Data and Innovation Officer Speaker

#Cities for All, #Digital Equality, #Digital Rights

06-11-2024 14:55 06-11-2024 15:15 Europe/Madrid Crafting Smart City Experiences: Madinah as a Model

In the midst of the struggle to balance supply-driven and demand-driven technology adoption, city officials face the challenge of ensuring the practical implementation of human-centricity in their smart cities. How can cities translate strategies and theories into actionable initiatives that prioritize livability and inclusivity in technology adoption? Madinah, Saudi Arabia has tackled these dilemmas by introducing its City Experience Playbook.

Hall 3 | Congress: Red Room

Wed 6 14:55h - 15:15h Hall 3 | Congress: Red Room Full Congress Pass

15:45h

In Focus | SMART CITY EXPO

Covering Needs to Make a City Home

Esteve Almirall Esade Full Professor Innovation - A.I. and Smart Cities Chair

Stephanie Garnica City and County of Denver Speaker

Ariadne Daher Jaime Lerner Arquitetos Associados Senior Partner Speaker

Valentina Taddeo Paradox Engineering Marketing & Communication Leader Speaker

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Madinah Region Development Authority Chief Data and Innovation Officer Speaker

#Cities for All, #Housing, #Urban safety

06-11-2024 15:45 06-11-2024 16:30 Europe/Madrid Covering Needs to Make a City Home

How are cities adjusting to evolving urban dynamics to meet the needs of their residents effectively? What strategies can cities adopt to guarantee equitable access to essential resources for all their citizens? The session will delve into the measures being put into place by local governments to ensure access to urban design necessities, discussing the policies that are globally shaping more inclusive, sustainable, and secure cities.

Hall 3 | Congress: Red Room

Wed 6 15:45h - 16:30h Hall 3 | Congress: Red Room Full Congress Pass

14:30h

Agora Event | SMART CITY EXPO

The Smart Deal

Emma Lozano Doogan Kurrant Producer and Video Reporter Moderator/Presenter

Ralph Varcoe Connexin Chief Growth Officer Connexin Speaker

Werner De Wolf Schréder Advisory Board Member - M&A and Strategic Projects Speaker

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Madinah Region Development Authority Chief Data and Innovation Officer Speaker

Gianni Minetti Paradox Engineering President Speaker

Thomas Beaugendre Demeter Investment Director Speaker

Nadia Bouzigues Yotta Capital Managing Partner Speaker

Pascal Stuerchler Bloomhaus Ventures AG CEO and Co-Founder Speaker

Sophia Escheu Speedinvest Investor Speaker

Antoine Kassis Kurrant Co-founder & CEO Speaker

#Artificial Intelligence, #City Platforms, #Connectivity, #Data Analytics, #Digital Twins, #IOT, #Sensoring, #Smart Environments

06-11-2024 14:30 06-11-2024 15:15 Europe/Madrid The Smart Deal

A smart city and utility investment event that give the opportunity for start ups contributing to the digitalization of cities and utilities to:

(i) Secure investments from top VCs such as Demeter, Yotta Capital, Speedinvest, and Bloomhaus Ventures

(ii) Receive non-dilutive grants up to €75,000

(iii) Sign commercial and partnership agreements with leading cities and industry players

The event will be filmed and published.

Hall 3 | Innovation Playground Agora

Wed 6 14:30h - 15:15h Hall 3 | Innovation Playground Agora