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OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

Panel Debate (OnDemand): Technologies and policies to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment

This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion focuses on how to decarbonise the built environment, from municipal buildings to public indoor and outdoor spaces.

Special Reports

A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

Discover how this year’s Cities Climate Action Summit puts the spotlight on the switch to clean and renewable energy, and the importance of energy-efficiency.

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: experience ‘Tokyo 2050’ todaySponsored by The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program Executive Committee

Discover innovative concepts to solve urban issues through SusHi Tech Tokyo’s programme focused on leveraging diverse ideas, digital know-how and cutting-edge technologies.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.

Podcasts

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 18 - Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, City of Bangkok - Holistic disaster resilience

Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor in Bangkok, joins the Urban Exchange Podcast to discuss the city’s forward-thinking plans for disaster resilience.

Opinions

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the speaker: Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network

Lauren Sorkin, executive director of Resilient Cities Network, explains the importance of equity in resilience and why R-Cities is partnering the Cities Climate Action Summit again this year.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the speaker: Jonathan Carr-West, Local Government Information Unit

Jonathan Carr-West, chief executive of the Local Government Information Unit, says tackling climate change is a universal issue so collaborative events like Cities Climate Action Summit are essential.

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Nolan O'Connor, SmartCitiesWorld

Marketing Director

Smart Cities World

Address

United Kingdom

Email address

nolano@smartcitiesworld.net

Website

www.smartcitiesworld.net

Interests

Connectivity - Networks, Connectivity - Platforms, Governance - Policy Making, Transport - Airports

About Nolan O'Connor, SmartCitiesWorld

Nolan O’Connor has a wealth of knowledge tied up in SmartCitiesWorld having initially researched the market when launching the brand back in 2015.

His passion is to engage with audiences and bring them together for mutual benefit. This passion stems from his rich history in the events world which started back in 1999. He continues to engage with city personnel and organisations from across the world to ensure SmartCitiesWorld is delivering what members want and need.

Outside of work he is heavily involved with his children’s school, organising events for the enjoyment of parents and pupils alike. You’ll also see him green fingered in London’s oldest allotment!

Recent Articles

Roundtable: How to begin scaling up sustainable cities - 20 May 2024

Round Table

This SmartCitiesWorld Roundtable is a collaborative discussion amongst diverse stakeholders within local authorities and their partners to spark innovative ideas and actionable strategies to unlock the financial potential for large-scale, sustainable urban development.