Christina Yan Zhang

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 missions as the control tower of the city in the digital big bang. Please find out the background of the city’s winning attractive point of WSCA 2022.

How are urban Chief Information Officers spearheading tech revolutions? Cities' CIOs are at the forefront of urban innovation, shaping digital projects and policies to create smarter, more connected cities. This session, will explore how their strategies and initiatives are transforming city living. What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for urban innovation and connectivity?

The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing the urban environment. While AI holds immense promise in smart city planning and management, concerns about biases, ethics, job displacement, and privacy arise. Can city leaders effectively leverage AI while addressing its ethical implications? Can AI implementation in the urban landscape overcome these challenges and pave the way for a more intelligent and inclusive future?

As cities embark on a journey of digital transformation, they are revolutionizing urban living and decision-making. Cutting-edge technologies like Big Data, virtual reality, robotics, and blockchain offer unparalleled opportunities for urban centers. However, as technology advances, cities must prioritize environmental stewardship and social equity in digital solutions. How can digital urbanism offer more sustainable, equitable, and efficient urban environments?