Panel discussion: The role of telecoms in building smarter cities

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Date: Wednesday 29 January 2025

 

Time: 10:00 (CST), 11:00 (EST), 16:00 (GMT), 17:00 (CET), 18:00 (EET)

 

Length: 60 minutes + Q&A

 

In today’s continuously evolving urban landscape, reliable and innovative telecommunications infrastructure has become the backbone of smart cities. From enabling efficient public services to driving economic growth, connectivity is critical to unlocking the full potential of technologies such as IoT, AI, and digital twins. With the global smart cities market projected to grow significantly in the coming decade, cities must prioritise robust, future-proof telecoms networks to remain competitive and meet the increasing demands of their residents and businesses.

Our latest panel discussion, hosted in partnership with Sand Technologies, will explore how advanced telecommunications solutions can transform urban environments, improve public services, and foster innovation. Expert panellists will discuss the challenges and opportunities of building scalable and reliable connectivity frameworks that support essential services such as transport, energy, and public safety.

 

Join us as we delve into:

• Innovation through connectivity: how cutting-edge telecoms infrastructure enables the adoption of emerging technologies
• Enhancing service reliability and efficiency: the role of connectivity in maintaining seamless, secure, and effective public services
• Future-proofing urban networks: strategies to design and implement telecoms systems that adapt to growing populations, climate challenges, and technological advancements
• Partnerships and collaboration: lessons from successful partnerships between telecom providers, city governments, and private organisations.

The session will also address critical questions, such as:

• What are the most pressing barriers cities face in upgrading their telecoms infrastructure?
• How can cities ensure connectivity solutions are inclusive and accessible to all residents?

Whether you’re a city leader, urban planner, telecoms professional, or technology innovator, this discussion offers valuable insights into the intersection of connectivity and smart city development. Join us to explore actionable strategies and share lessons learned in shaping the future of urban living.

 

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Speakers

		Abhishek Sandhir Managing Director, Telecom - Global, Sand Technologies Abhishek is a technically astute, growth-focused leader with extensive experience in developing and growing businesses. He has led cross-functional projects and teams in the AI/ML, SaaS, infrastructure and telecommunications industries in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
		Luke Antoniou Senior Editor, SmartCitiesWorld   Luke has been reporting on the implementation of smart technologies that benefit citizens and the public sector since 2017.   He has a particularly keen interest in smart and sustainable mobility and its role in influencing the decisions of urban planners, citizens and governments alike.   As rapid urbanisation continues, he keeps his finger on the pulse of the myriad urban challenges facing local and central governments, making new connections in the public and private sectors and finding new angles from which to cover the latest smart city developments around the world.

 

 

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