Public safety is key for the well-being of citizens, and cities are increasingly aware of how vulnerable people can be to crime and violence in public spaces. This session will gather various city planning successful experiences that have integrated civic engagement. How can collaboration enhance public safety? How can decision-makers seize the opportunities that technologies such as IoT, artificial intelligence or surveillance, among others, can bring for the betterment of urban security?

https://www.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/smart-solutions-for-safer-public-spaces/

The use of data collected by new technologies for the benefit of cities is increasingly discussed. This data can even understand behaviors, and detect suspicious activities and violence, but are citizens still reluctant? How do manage data, security, and privacy? What are the efforts to include these technologies in the urban sphere gaining the trust of citizens? This session will explore what data is capable of, while mitigating the concerns about data privacy and transparency.

https://www.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/enabling-safer-cities-through-digital-infrastructure/