The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 has affected daily life around the world, especially in urban spaces where many people live together. The development of various innovative technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution such as Artificial Intelligence has accelerated, and this change is improving the quality of life while leading the digital transformation of these urban spaces. This presentation will examine how cities are digitally transformed focused on 'Urban Intelligence' suggesting challenges and the future direction of smart city developments.

https://www.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/urban-digital-transformation-through-smart-city-hype-or-reality/

Advance public services, stronger community engagement, use of resources with minimal waste. The growing availability of data increases the benefits of becoming a smarter city tenfold. Yet, many cities are unaware of the pitfalls associated with data usage. In this session together with Milestone, we will review the different layers of data and talk about data sharing and open platforms as enablers for 2.0 Smart City initiatives to become successful.

https://www.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/the-lifeblood-of-a-2-0-smart-city/

The value of data continues to gain momentum, as urban data integration projects and platforms continue to be deployed and used worldwide. Datasets, as well as data analytics, prove their value in different fields such as transport, urban liveability, and crime prevention. Keeping those opportunities in mind, what lessons can be learnt from data-driven cities? What are ways to collect data to make better decisions? What is the best way to guarantee the openness of data while guaranteeing citizens’ privacy?

https://www.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/the-emerging-data-driven-city/