OnDemand Panel discussion: The role of telecoms in building smarter cities

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Date Recorded: Wednesday 29 January 2025

 

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.

In this panel discussion, hosted in partnership with Sand Technologies, we explore how advanced telecommunications solutions can transform urban environments, improve public services, and foster innovation. Expert panellists 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

		Brandon Branham CTO and Assistant City Manager, City of Peachtree Corners   Brandon Branham, chief technology officer (CTO) and Assistant City Manager, leads the City of Peachtree Corners’ groundbreaking smart city and Internet of Things (IoT) programs. Overseeing one of the first real-world smart city ecosystems deployed in the United States, he is bringing the region to the forefront in the development of next-generation IoT technologies that will change the face of business and society in the near future – both within the country and across the world.
		Denys Nazarenko Advisor to CIO, Kyiv City Council   Denys Nazarenko serves as the CIO Advisor at Kyiv City Council, bringing extensive experience in operational transformation and change management to elevate public services to their ultimate form. He combines a pragmatic approach to governance with a deep understanding of the complexities of urban systems. At the core of his work is a dedication to creating urgency and momentum for impactful change while ensuring the human element remains central.
		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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We’ve produced an accompanying Trend Report for this session on ’Enabling connectivity in cities to improve urban life’. In this report we explore how ubiquitous connectivity is transforming urban living by enhancing efficiency, producing more liveable spaces and making cities smarter.

 

Learn from insightful case studies on -

• Rwanda: how Sand Technologies worked with the Rwandan national government using digital twins plot 100 per cent connectivity across the country, supporting healthcare and liveability goals
• Barcelona (Spain): how the city rolled out an IoT sensor network to monitor air quality, noise levels, and more to improve quality of life
• Kansas City (US): a look at the impacts that deploying a citywide fibre optic network has had on the city’s communities and economy.

Download now to gain valuable insights into the transformative power of more ubiquitous connectivity in cities, and how it is shaping the future of urban living.

 

 

 

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