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Siphelele Ngobese

Senior Researcher | South African Cities Network Johannesburg, South Africa

Biography

Siphelele Ngobese is a Researcher on urban safety (city crime data, GBV prevention, public space, smart cities, tactical urbanism and area-based violence prevention). She is also involved in global policy, contributing to the drafting and implementation of the UN System-wide Guidelines on Safer Cities and Human Settlements.

Sessions

10:30h

Thematic keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

The Reassuring Right of Way: how tech and design can improve how people feel about smart safety

Siphelele Ngobese South African Cities Network Senior Researcher Chair

Miguel Sangalang City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting Executive Director and General Manager Speaker

#Data Security and Safety, #Implementation Challenges, #Right to the City, #Smart Environments

08-11-2023 10:30 08-11-2023 10:45 Europe/Madrid The Reassuring Right of Way: how tech and design can improve how people feel about smart safety

More than 100 years ago electricity and the lightbulb were cutting edge innovations that transformed the right-of-way and fundamentally changed how people felt in public spaces at night. Today we have many different technologies that are helping to make our cities safer, but do they make people feel safer? How we can move from just “smart” to “thoughtful” in our approach to technology and create public spaces that are again reassuring.

Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red

Wed 8 10:30h - 10:45h Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red Full Congress Pass

10:45h

Thematic keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

Promoting Peace Building through Public Space

Siphelele Ngobese South African Cities Network Senior Researcher Chair

Alma Eunice Rendón Cárdenas Red VIRAL & Agenda Migrante Director Speaker

#Citizen Engagement, #Gender Equality, #Multilevel Governance, #Public Safety, #Social Inclusion

08-11-2023 10:45 08-11-2023 11:00 Europe/Madrid Promoting Peace Building through Public Space

This session will present the Territorios de Paz program. This initiative works with with the peace making network of local women that works in violence and addictions prevention. Based on a comprehensive approach that promotes resilience, social cohesion and peace building, as well as through the transformation of public space and citizen participation, this project is advancing territorial peace.

Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red

Wed 8 10:45h - 11:00h Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red Full Congress Pass

11:10h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Engaging Communities for Safer Cities

Siphelele Ngobese South African Cities Network Senior Researcher Chair

Ayikai Poswayo Amend Program Director Speaker

Maclina Birungi AirQo Marketing and Communications Lead Speaker

Marco Auditore Milestone Systems Vertical Business Development Manager - City – EMEA Speaker

Wolfgang Bürkle Ekin Smart City Solutions Speaker

Anniina Autero City of Tampere Head of Project Speaker

#Content Capsule, #Crisis Management, #Critical Infrastructures, #Emergency Response, #Physical Security, #Public Safety, #Surveillance, #Urban Safety

08-11-2023 11:10 08-11-2023 12:00 Europe/Madrid Engaging Communities for Safer Cities

Unleashing the potential of inclusive and safe public spaces is crucial for vibrant cities. Join us as we delve into citizen engagement, new technologies, and innovative design while tackling the challenges of enhancing public safety. How can local governments involve citizens in creating safer cities? Can we shape a future where public spaces empower communities by prioritizing people in the planning process?

Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red

Wed 8 11:10h - 12:00h Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red Full Congress Pass