Future Cities Pillar

Pre-Conference Workshops: 28th March 2022

10:00 to 13:00 Future Cities Workshop 1

Venue: Room 8 North, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020

13:00 to 14:00 Lunch & Networking Break

14:00 to 17:00 Future Cities Workshop 2

Venue: Room 8 North, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020

17:00 Close of Pre-Conference Workshop

Future Cities Pillar Day 1 – 29th March 2022

08:00 to 09:45 Registration

09:00 to 10:00 AIM Global Network Breakfast
(Only for Gold Pass holders)
10:00 to 11:30 Global Leaders Debate: Investments in Sustainable Innovation for a Thriving Future
Venue: South Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020

11:30 to 12:00 Interview with Industry Leader

Venue: South Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020

12:00 to 12:30 Opening Ceremony

Venue: South Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020

12:30 to 14:00 Lunch & Networking Break

Venue:

14:00 to 15:00 Future Cities Pillar Session 1 - Urban Stories – How AI is Shaping Everyday Life
Venue: Future Cities Room, North Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020
According to the European Commission, the Smart Cities project market is expected to exceed USD
2 trillion by 2025 – with Artificial Intelligence forming a key cornerstone of the growth. The
 definition of a smart city is different for different stakeholders. It might be built on technology, but
the focus is always on the outcome. With AI-driven operations encompassing the smart city
ecosystem, the panel will discuss how they are transforming people, processes, business, laws,
policies.

15:00 to 16:00 Future Cities Pillar Session 2 - Blockchain-Backed Public Administration

Venue: Future Cities Room, North Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020
Due to a high degree of reliability and transparency without the need for centralised administration,
usage of blockchain is seen extending far beyond the private sector as more and more policy makers
are opting it to achieve efficient urban management. Hear more on the fore-fronting approaches
and bilateral partnerships in integrating the once-cautious blockchain technology in the public
sector.

16:00 Close of Conference Day 1

FPI Pillar Day 2 – 30th March 2022

10:00 – 10:05 EMCEE Opening Remarks – Day 2

10:05 – 11:00 Future Cities Pillar Session 3 - Being Smart and IoT-Driven without the Cost of
Compromised Data Security
Venue: Future Cities Room, North Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020
Smart cities are not only about interconnected technological solutions, automation, infrastructure,
or advanced mobility. It is also about the safety, security, and overall smart living experience for
the citizens. The true potential of the smart city lies in the solid foundation and effective use of
data governance. It will lay a fertile environment for security, sustainability and business thrive.
Can technologies guarantee security? The big questions remain who would control the information
and who has the rights? Here, we will discuss the rules for driving the data-centric functionality of
smart cities.
11:00 – 12:00 Future Cities Pillar Session 4 - 10-minute Neighborhoods: Paving the Way for More
Livable and User-Centric Cities
Venue: Future Cities Room, North Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020
The Growth Management Act (GMA) encourages urban planning approaches that concentrate
growth in urban areas to efficiently provide services, reduce sprawl, promote physical activity, and
support transportation choices. Modern urban planning is increasingly focused on creating
 healthy, walkable, compact, and equitable transit-oriented communities that maintain the unique
character and local culture while conserving rural areas and creating and preserving open space
and natural areas. The session will tackle how policymakers can develop strategies, programs, and
projects towards a livable, walkable, sustainable, connected, and transit-oriented city.

12:00 – 13:00 Future Cities Pillar Session 5 - Leaving No One Behind: Approaches and Initiatives to
Promote Inclusive Access to Development
Venue: Future Cities Room, North Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020
Intertwined in building more efficient and livable urban environments is delivering better
opportunities and well-being for all residents. How can modern urban centers best balance
efficiency and social inclusion? Hear more on how the policymakers drive inclusive social
development of citizen-centric cities by reshaping governance, business models, and stakeholder
engagement.

13:00 to 14:30 Lunch & Networking Break

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14:30 – 16:30 Exposed and Deconstructed – World’s Emerging Futuristic Cities (3D presentations)
Venue: Future Cities Room, North Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020
Marvel at the smart cities of the future across the globe as they come to life before your eyes. Take
a deeper dive into their state-of-the-art features, innovative sustainability solutions, and visionary
urban planning.

16:30 Close of Conference Day 2

Future Cities Pillar Day 3 – 31st March 2022

10:00 Implementing Eco-efficient and Sustainable Infrastructures

Venue: Future Cities Room, North Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020
The United Nations estimates that by 2050, 68% of the world’s population will live in urban areas.
For a secure and sustainable smart city, we need to focus on energy-efficient infrastructure and
mobility. This session will focus on the need for ultra-efficient buildings and mainstreaming
renewable energy across public transport, smart lighting, and waste management integration etc.,
facilities for the greener cities and steps taken in this regard.
10:00 – 10:15 Focus Decarbonization
10:15 – 10:30 Focus Waste Management
10:30 – 10:45 Focus Green Buildings
10:45 – 11:00 Renewable Energy

11:00 Smart Services of the Future

Venue: Future Cities Room, North Hall, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo 2020
As the pressure is on for cities to optimise urban service management through efficient
infrastructure, find out more the best transformational adaptations policy makers are taking to
deliver higher quality services more efficiently, with a focus on transportation, lighting and
healthcare.
11:00 – 11:20 Transport
11:20 – 11:40 Lighting
11:40 – 12:00 Healthcare

12:00 Close of Annual Investment Meeting: Expo 2020 Edition – Future Cities Pillar