Mike Barlow

The Smart City Hub that we recently launched in Rwanda and its role in driving forward citizen or user-centric smart cities initiatives to achieve impact.

This discussion examines the transformative impact that implementing smart infrastructure has on community resilience. Examine how such systems enhance the capacity of communities to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adverse events. By examining various smart city applications from around the globe, will focus on the critical importance of ensuring inclusive and equitable access to the benefits of smart cities, thereby protecting and empowering all community members, especially during times of crisis.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming cities, offering immense potential to address emerging urban challenges. Metropolises are leveraging IoT to optimize public services and infrastructure, from resource management to public safety and building efficiency. However, as cities embrace IoT's interconnectedness, data privacy and security concerns have surfaced. Can governments ensure the integration of IoT technologies while safeguarding citizen privacy?