Shaping the urban age
Shaping the urban age
Returning from Expo 2025 Osaka, I joined a full week of sustainability and innovation events in Kuala Lumpur—IGEM, KL Sustainable Summit, and Malaysia–Japan Environment Week—where regional leaders and ERIA partners advanced actionable strategies on energy, circular economy, and urban governance. These engagements underscored ASEAN’s growing capacity to turn sustainability dialogue into measurable impact.
Speaking at the Europe–Japan Roundtable on Digital Innovation and Sustainable Tourism at Expo 2025 Osaka’s Italy Pavilion was both an honour and a milestone. My journey between Europe and Asia continues through initiatives that connect innovation, governance, and sustainability—advancing a shared vision where digital transformation serves both people and the planet.
At the inaugural Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025, innovation meets sustainability. As global and intermediary cities redefine urban intelligence, this event—driven by MDEC and Urbanice Malaysia under Fira Barcelona’s vision—embodies the synergy between digital transformation and sustainable development. A milestone moment for ASEAN and beyond.