ATEC50

Celebrating ATEC ITS France: A Journey in Intelligent Transportation

Reflecting on my transit through Paris, I attended ATEC ITS France’s 50th anniversary, reminiscing about my time leading ITSFrance. From 2000, I expanded the network, focusing on local authorities and new stakeholders. My tenure culminated in enhancing the French presence at ITS World Congresses, fostering international relations. Post-ATEC, I continued to advance ITS initiatives, grateful for the knowledge gained and the leaders who guided me. Here’s to the ongoing success of ATEC ITS France and its community of experts dedicated to the public interest.

OECD2023

Smart Cities and the Net-Zero Challenge: Insights from Paris Roundtable

Returning to France from Asia, I had the enriching opportunity to attend the 3rd Roundtable on Smart Cities and Inclusive Growth in Paris. The discussions delved into how smart cities can catalyze the net-zero transition, among other topics. The term ‘smart city’ has evolved, intersecting various influences and interests, and is now synonymous with sustainability. It’s essential to underpin smart city initiatives with a robust strategy for sustainable urban development, integrating SDGs as guiding policies. This approach will enable developing countries to forge their path in SDG localisation, moving beyond a top-down methodology to one that empowers localities and ensures devolution of power, aligning with the global sustainability goals.

HamoThai

Three Pivotal Years at Toyota: Driving Toward Sustainable Mobility

A decade ago, I joined Toyota’s Hamo project—a three-year mission that marked a shift toward sustainable urban mobility. This shared electromobility service exemplified Toyota’s transition from a technology-centric approach to one centered around people. Aligned with Toyota’s philosophy of enhancing global quality of life through vehicles, this experience significantly shaped my career, offering a unique perspective on smart cities and mobility solutions.