Shaping the urban age
Shaping the urban age
While visiting Bandung for a colleague’s wedding, I reflected on the 70th anniversary of the 1955 Asian-African Conference—the moment when newly independent nations chose solidarity and moral leadership over division. Seventy years later, Bandung still challenges us to revive that humanist spirit in an era of fractured geopolitics.
Delighted to reconnect with Dr. Anbumozhi Venkatachalam, Director of Research Strategy & Innovations at ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia). Our shared passion for smart and sustainable cities has sparked groundbreaking research discussions. Stay tuned for actionable policy recommendations!
At the 19th ITS Asia-Pacific Forum 2024 in Jakarta, the vibrant ITS community gathered to discuss Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). As a distinguished speaker, I fostered enriching dialogues on deep sustainability, urban digital twins, and data governance. Engaging with transportation specialists from Southeast Asia, we explored new horizons for the new Indonesian capital.