Shaping the urban age
Shaping the urban age
Digital transformation must support better performance and human-centric services, integrated at city-region scale
Participated in APCW 2023 in Johor Bahru, focusing on grassroots urban and transport solutions, electrification, and renewable energy. Highlighted AI’s potential in planning, and discussed the Global Goal on Adaptation’s impact on local budgets at COP28. The event wrapped up the Climate Weeks, leading up to COP28 negotiations on the Global Stocktake outcomes.
Featured in Malaysia’s national media, I discussed the essence of smart cities beyond technology, focusing on people-centric development. Amidst significant events on digital transformation and urban planning, I shared insights as a speaker. Smart cities, as I conveyed, intertwine innovation with local needs to foster inclusive, sustainable environments aligned with the UN SDGs. Emphasizing low-tech, high-impact solutions, I advocated for community engagement in city planning, empowering residents to actively shape their urban spaces.
Honored to speak at Malaysia’s NPC 2023, I shared insights on empowering smart cities for sustainable development. Highlighting Brittany’s digital twin initiatives, I emphasized data’s pivotal role in urban planning. The event, a confluence of tradition and modernity, allowed me to expand my network and advocate for collaborative, data-driven, and community-empowered urban innovation, resonating with the SDGs and local needs.