Shaping the urban age
Shaping the urban age
Expo City Dubai — the former #Expo2020 site — is now emerging as a fully operational, climate-resilient urban ecosystem. Positioned at the intersection of Dubai’s emirate strategy and the UAE’s national vision, it embodies a model of post-oil economic diversification and integrated urban innovation.
This multifaceted event is structured around four B2B verticals—rail, EVs, smart mobility, and solar & storage—bringing together operators, public actors, and major global suppliers, from Chinese 🇨🇳 firms to leading European railway players, notably from France and Italy.
Honored to be invited to ERIA’s inception meeting in Jakarta 🇮🇩 (Jan 16, 2025) to discuss digital twins for urban sustainability in ASEAN. Alongside global experts, I contributed to the “Data Governance & Public Policy” session, sharing insights on agile governance, interoperability, and data strategies for smart cities. Excited to continue shaping this study, culminating in a final book with key policy recommendations.