Youngjun Choi

Youngjun Choi | EY United States of America

Biography

Sessions

11:20h

In Focus | SMART CITY EXPO Enabling Technologies Governance & Economy

Governing with Data: How Cities are Turning AI into Public Policy

Pamela Robinson School of Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University Professor Chair

Sophie Woodville Bordeaux Métropole Digital Program Manager Moderator

Ulrich Graute Academy of Social Sciences AcSS Senior Advisor Chair

Shuo Yang Cities Alliance - Chair

Youngjun Choi EY - Chair

#City Platforms, #Data Management, #Data-Driven Governance, #Predictive Analytics, #Sovereign AI

2026-11-04 11:20 2026-11-04 12:05 Europe/Madrid Governing with Data: How Cities are Turning AI into Public Policy

As cities seek to become more efficient, sustainable, and responsive, AI is emerging as a powerful tool to support better urban decision-making. City governments are integrating AI into their operations to improve forecasting, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen planning across key areas of urban management. The discussion explores how municipalities are turning data into practical action and measurable outcomes for better city governance, while also reflecting on the new opportunities AI creates for public decision-making, as well as the institutional and operational challenges involved in embedding these technologies into the structures of public administration.

Stage: AI X Cities

Wed 4

11:20h - 12:05h Stage: AI X Cities All Passes