Local businesses make parts for vehicles assembled in the U.S. and Canada using materials from Southeast Asia, Mexico and beyond, Mayor Bryan Barnett told Smart Cities Dive.
New tariff spats between the U.S. and Canada will compound the issue, Barnett said.
Located just 12 miles from the Canadian border, his city of about 80,000 people has strong personal and professional relationships with its northern neighbor.
The ”massive uncertainty” around tariffs is the death knell for most businesses,” Barnett said.
Barnett, a Republican, said he hopes to “tell the president what’s happening at the local level” with tariffs — particularly Canadian tariffs.
Sep 9, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Once, the model was simple: the state built infrastructure and waited for investors.
Pronomos Capital, a fund backed by Thiel and others, expresses the concept with striking simplicity: “the city is the product.”
The state owns the land but lacks the money, execution capacity or political incentive to transform it into an economic engine.
When a place must be rebuilt almost from scratch, governments and investors are no longer limited to reconstructing yesterday’s city.
The defining question of the coming urban era may be different: Who owns the operating system of the city in which we live?
Sep 9, 2026 · via ynetnews.com
Daewoo E&C Chairman Jung Won-ju emphasized this when he met with Hanoi Mayor Vu Dai Thang at The Grand Lotte Seoul in Sogong-dong, Seoul, on Sep. 8.
Chairman Jung made it clear that administrative backing from Hanoi is essential for the speedy promotion of the project.
Daewoo E&C plans to focus on enhancing the completeness of the Starlake project by proceeding with additional office development in connection with the relocation of government agencies.
Hanoi Mayor Vu Dai Thang responded by highly evaluating Daewoo E&C’s contribution to the development of Hanoi.
In line with this strategy of Hanoi, Daewoo E&C is conceiving a ‘K-Smart City’ model that combines South Korea’s technological prowess and cultural content.
Sep 9, 2026 · via businesskorea.co.kr
Korean Air will participate in the 2026 World Smart City Expo (WSCE), held for three days from the 9th to the 11th at Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) in Haeundae-gu, Busan.
At the exhibition, Korean Air will showcase a future aviation-industry ecosystem that combines AI with advanced manufacturing processes.
The ACROSS Zone will showcase key technologies for a three-dimensional transportation network connecting future smart cities with the skies.
ACROSS is an integrated UAM operations solution developed by Korean Air.
Through our vision for a future aviation cluster, we will lead automated production in the global aerospace industry."
Sep 9, 2026 · via mk.co.kr
CHENNAI: Nearly a decade after the launch of the Smart Cities Mission, 52 of the 243 projects planned across Tamil Nadu’s 11 smart cities, involving Rs 1,602 crore, remain unimplemented, while 44 projects worth more than Rs 623 crore were taken up outside the original plans, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found.
Among the projects that failed to take off were Chennai’s Rs 248-crore street-light monitoring system and a Rs 120-crore drainage project in Coimbatore.
The CAG further found that 70 projects involving expenditure of Rs 655.43 crore were executed outside the areas identified for focused development under the mission.
While Smart City companies maintained that 26 projects were implemented entirely outside these areas, the audit found the actual number to be 34.
The CAG recommended appointing full-time CEOs, strengthening the finances of SPVs, formalising revenue-sharing arrangements with municipal corporations, and improving transparency in tendering.
Sep 9, 2026 · via newindianexpress.com
The Smart Cities AI Challenge is one of three AI competitions at this year’s event, up from just one in 2025.
“Our AI Challenges are about connecting real-world needs with Canadian AI solutions,” said Isabelle Turcotte, Co-Founder and CEO of ALL IN.
The format of the Smart Cities AI Challenge forces competitors to connect their solution to an identifiable use case, such as urban mobility, infrastructure coordination, public safety, social services, or sustainability.
Three challenges, 180 applications Toronto is one of three governments participating in AI challenges at ALL IN this year.
Scaling the model ALL IN conducted AI challenges last year through its AgriTech AI Challenge.
Sep 8, 2026 · via betakit.com
The air taxi flew at speeds of up to 125 mph, reaching an altitude of 3,550 feet and completed each leg of the flight in about 12 minutes, according to a press release.
Archer was named last year as the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic Games to be held in Southern California.
The company acquired Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Los Angeles County to serve as its central operation hub for the region and is developing a vertiport in downtown Los Angeles in conjunction with AEG, the sports and entertainment company that owns and operates L.A. Live.
The next series of flights will take place in Northern California, including Monterey, San Martin, San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco.
Following that, Archer said it will begin flying in the Los Angeles area, working closely with the FAA and state and local partners.
Sep 8, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
TM One unveils CYDEC to strengthen cyber resilience for enterprise and government - Brings together threat intelligence & security operations across complex digital environments - Aims to help organisations respond faster as AI and cloud adoption introduce new cyber risks TM, through its enterprise and government arm TM One, has unveiled the TM Cyber Defence Centre (TM CYDEC), a Cyber Fusion operating model that brings together connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity capabilities to help organisations detect threats, reduce vulnerabilities and respond faster. Located at TM's Cyberjaya Campus, TM CYDEC brings together intelligence, talent and capabilities from government, enterprise and TM's security operations, providing an integrated view across networks, cloud platforms, applications and digital infrastructure. As organisations increasingly deploy AI across their processes, customer services and operations, TM CYDEC addresses emerging risks related to data exposure, governance, model integrity and regulatory compliance. TM CYDEC provides 24/7 monitoring and threat intelligence, correlating relevant telemetry across digital systems, managed services and cybersecurity operations. This aims to reduce the blind spots and fragmentation that can arise when these environments are monitored separately, enabling faster and more precise decision-making. Shanti Jusnita Johari, executive vice-president of TM One, said, “The future of cybersecurity will not be determined by who sees the most alerts, but by who has the clearest understanding of their digital ecosystem. “Today’s organisations operate across cloud platforms, connected networks, services and critical infrastructure. Protecting them requires these environments to be understood as one, not defended in isolation. TM CYDEC has been built around this reality, enabling organisations to make faster decisions, respond with greater precision and build resilience into the foundation of their digital operations.” Based in Malaysia, TM CYDEC supports local governance, escalation and control for sensitive environments, providing greater assurance over regulatory compliance and supporting requirements under the Cyber Security Act 2024,
Sep 8, 2026 · via digitalnewsasia.com
KONE continues to lead the way in sustainable building solutions, supporting Indonesia's transition towards greener urban development Jakarta, Indonesia (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, is proud to celebrate a significant milestone with the achievement of the Platinum Green Label in Indonesia, the highest rating awarded by Green Product Council Indonesia (GPCI). This recognition highlights the growing role of smart people flow solutions in supporting Indonesia's journey towards more sustainable urban development. The Platinum tier recognizes higher standards in circular economy practices, including the use of recycled materials and responsible end-of-life product management. While the certification marks an important milestone for KONE, it also reflects a broader transformation taking place across Indonesia's built environment. Increasingly, developers, building owners and investors are seeking technologies that reduce energy consumption, minimise environmental impact and support long-term sustainability goals throughout a building's lifecycle. Commenting on the achievement Akhmadi Adiq, interim Managing Director, KONE Indonesia, said: "Indonesia's rapid urbanization presents an opportunity to reshape how we design and construct the cities of the future. Sustainability now encompasses more than just the efficiency of building operations; it considers the entire lifecycle of a building, from design and construction to everyday use. "As the first and only elevator and escalator company in Indonesia to achieve this certification, KONE is proud to set a high standard for sustainable building technology. More importantly, this certification underscores our commitment to supporting customers in designing, modernizing, and operating smarter, greener, and more resilient buildings that contribute to a more sustainable urban future for Indonesia." As buildings account for a significant share of global energy consumption and carbon emissions, sustainability is no longer determined solely by construction materials or architectural design. Every system within a building contributes to its overall environmental performance, including the way people move
Sep 8, 2026 · via en.antaranews.com
Dive into the local AI scene in Malaysia! Here's the full roundup of highlights from the first day of WAIC CONNECT MALAYSIA. On September 7, the WAIC CONNECT MALAYSIA event grandly kicked off at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Co-hosted by WAIC CONNECT, supported by the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, sponsored by Huawei, and supported by Yicai as the official media, this event brings together government agencies, operators, industry customers, ecological partners and Chinese AI enterprises expanding overseas, launching a two-day feast of artificial intelligence industry exchanges. The first day takes "Scenario Insight Day" as the main line, extending the vision from the conference venue to the front line of the industry through WAIC City Walk, Huawei Cloud AI Boost Day · Agentic AI Practice and the all-day open AI Showcase, covering everything from infrastructure and innovation institutions, to agent technology and enterprise practices, and the display of diverse AI ecological capabilities — Starting from the on-site scene, re-recognize the present and future of Malaysia's AI industry. 01 WAIC CONNECT City Walk, Step into the local AI scene of Malaysia To truly understand a market, you have to start by stepping into its local scene. On the morning of September 7, as the heavyweight opening session of WAIC CONNECT MALAYSIA, WAIC City Walk officially launched. From the perspective of the entire Southeast Asia, Malaysia is accelerating the building of a regional technology and digital industry hub. Relying on its profound foundation in the semiconductor and electronic manufacturing sectors, Malaysia is extending its layout to advanced manufacturing, smart factories and AI-empowered production systems; meanwhile, the construction of data centers and computing power infrastructure is rising rapidly, and the national AI roadmap is also systematically promoting the intelligent implementation of smart cities, healthcare, finance, public services and other fields. Against this strategic
Sep 8, 2026 · via eu.36kr.com
The World Smart City Expo (WSCE) 2026, a Smart City event representing the Asia-Pacific region, will raise its curtain in Busan to mark its 10th anniversary. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said on the 8th that, together with the Ministry of Science and ICT and Busan Metropolitan City, it will host the event for three days starting on the 9th at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO) Exhibition Hall 1. Launched in 2017 and now in its 10th edition this year, the event will unveil to the public the vision of an advanced "K-AI (Korean artificial intelligence) City," along with achievements in smart urban development to date, under the slogan "Beyond Smart City, Into AI City." At the opening ceremony on the first day, the congratulatory address by the head of the Alatau Development Agency of Kazakhstan will be followed by the first presentation by Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo on the role and future vision of local governments. Next, Hubert Beroche, head of the French urban AI research institute Urban AI, and Upstage CEO Kim Sung-hoon will speak, proposing an intelligent urban ecosystem where people and technology coexist. During the event, there will be a ceremony signaling the full-fledged start of AI-based pilot cities, as well as the WSCE Leaders' Forum gathering top global experts. After the launch of AI-specialized pilot cities with participation from Wonju City, Cheonan and Asan, and the Saemangeum Development and Investment Agency, policy discussions will follow in which global leaders share strategies for future urban industries. A total of 277 related corporations will participate in the exhibition, showcasing a wide range of technologies in artificial intelligence, future mobility, eco-friendly energy, and advanced housing and health. In particular, special zones such as the K-AI City Pavilion, the Busan Smart Ocean Hall focusing on
Sep 8, 2026 · via biz.chosun.com
A nation’s strength is increasingly determined by its creative capacity, its ability to master technology, and its capability to transform knowledge into competitiveness, stated National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man during a working session with the Vietnam Innovation Network in Korea (VINK) on September 6 in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK). The session took place as part of the NA President's official visit to the RoK. The meeting focused on discussing solutions to connect the intellectual and technological resources of the overseas Vietnamese expert and intellectual community with practical domestic development needs. The Vietnam Innovation Network was established in 2019 under the auspices of the National Innovation Center (NIC). After more than six years of development, the system has gathered over 2,000 experts, intellectuals, scientists, and entrepreneurs across 22 countries and territories. Among them, VINK plays an active role by focusing on strategic technological fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, UAVs, clean energy, and smart cities. During the session, representatives from various ministries, sectors, and the NIC affirmed that mobilizing the intellectual resources of overseas Vietnamese is of vital importance as digital transformation and innovation become the primary drivers of growth. Regulatory agencies committed to continuing the refinement of mechanisms to turn the proposals and initiatives of overseas experts into specific projects and products that serve the country. Addressing the event, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the importance of shifting the growth model. “Vietnam cannot develop rapidly using old drivers, nor can it achieve high growth targets with a model based primarily on capital, natural resources, and cheap labor. A nation’s strength is increasingly determined by its creative capacity, its ability to master technology, the quality of its human resources, and the capability to transform knowledge into products, productivity, and the competitiveness of the economy,”
Sep 8, 2026 · via en.vneconomy.vn
Equinix has announced two services designed to help enterprises deploy and connect distributed artificial intelligence, cloud, and networking environments as AI workloads move from experimentation into production. Announced at Equinix Horizon in Singapore, Equinix Fabric One is a managed, any-to-any connectivity service that enables customers to specify the environments they need connected and the requirements they want to meet. The service is designed to determine and deliver the routing, cloud connectivity, encryption, resiliency, and failover required across distributed architectures. The announcement comes alongside Equinix Inference Exchange, a distributed AI inference programme developed with NVIDIA and Together AI. The offering combines NVIDIA’s validated Enterprise Reference Architectures, Together AI’s inference platform supporting more than 200 open-source models, and Equinix’s global data-centre infrastructure. Connectivity to clouds, networks, and AI providers will be delivered through Equinix Fabric. For chief operating officers and technology leaders, the initiatives address the operational challenge of managing AI infrastructure across multiple providers, locations, data sources, and environments. Equinix said enterprises increasingly need inference to run closer to the users, data, and applications it serves, while maintaining control over performance, cost, governance, and data location. Fabric One is intended to replace connection-by-connection network management with a service that can be accessed through a portal, application programming interfaces, automation workflows, agent-based requests, or natural-language prompts. It will use open connectivity specifications developed by AWS and Google Cloud to support interoperability across enterprise, cloud, and AI environments. “For decades, enterprise networks have been built one connection at a time for each partner and provider they depend on,” said Chris Audie, chief product officer at Equinix. “That approach doesn't scale in a world of distributed AI that demands dynamic, flexible and real-time connectivity. Equinix Fabric One will reduce the complexity that's slowing enterprises down by automatically managing connectivity across distributed architectures, based on
Sep 8, 2026 · via futureiot.tech
Former Anmore Elementary PAC treasurer faces charges for fraud and theft Approximately 10 months after the Anmore PAC reported “significant financial discrepancies” in their bank accounts, B.C. Prosecution Service has approved three charges against the organization’s former treasurer. Ryan Kohler of Anmore is facing one charge of fraud over $5,000 and two charges of theft. The alleged offences occurred between October 2024 and May 2025, according to a release from Coquitlam RCMP. Kohler worked as treasurer of the Anmore Elementary PAC during the 2024/25 school year, according to a message from the PAC. Local news that matters to you No one covers the Tri-Cities like we do. But we need your help to keep our community journalism sustainable. “The culmination of the detailed Coquitlam RCMP investigation into alleged criminal actions resulted in these charges being laid,” stated Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson Cpl. John Graham in a release. “We understand allegations of this nature are concerning, but we have confidence in the judicial process that is now underway.” More than $20,000 was taken from PAC accounts, according to a statement from the Anmore PAC’s current and previous chair, as well as the current treasurer. “We are hopeful the charges will result in restitution of funds to the Anmore PAC so that we are able to continue to support our children’s education and school,” the release stated. The PAC members thanked Coquitlam RCMP for pursuing the investigation. None of the charges have been proven in court.
Sep 8, 2026 · via tricitiesdispatch.com
Abstract Dynamic-scene 4D reconstruction technology has great application potential in film and television production, virtual reality, and smart cities. However, existing methods generally suffer from limitations such as constraints on ultra-dense or single-view input, end-to-end black-box design, frame-by-frame independent output, and high computational requirements. To address these issues, this paper proposes a modular, streaming, asynchronous, and spatiotemporally coherent 4D reconstruction method. Its main innovations are: (1) native support for sparse multi-view video input; (2) a modular architecture with four decoupled and independently replaceable modules; (3) a temporal-stream depth estimation that propagates and optimizes depth across consecutive frames; and (4) a hierarchical keyframe scheduling strategy for streaming asynchronous processing that achieves online / near-online processing. By using sparse multi-view video as input and a modular design—where each core stage is decoupled and independently replaceable—the method outputs spatiotemporally coherent dynamic points. Experiments on multiple datasets show that the proposed method can achieve online, incremental, dynamic 4D reconstruction of multi-view video data while ensuring reconstruction accuracy and completeness. Similar content being viewed by others Funding The authors acknowledge that this paper was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (42401550, 42371459), the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province (242300421665). Ethics declarations Competing interests The authors declare no competing interests. Additional information Publisher''s note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Rights and permissions Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, which permits any non-commercial use, sharing, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons licence, and indicate if you modified the licensed material. You do not have permission under this licence to share adapted material
Sep 8, 2026 · via nature.com
Austin, Sept. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to SNS Insider, The AI in Construction Market was valued at USD 5.13 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 53.32 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 26.38% from 2026 to 2035. Growth is the structural labor shortage faced by over 40 million construction workers globally, along with the problem of project cost overruns, which AI-powered planning, scheduling, and safety measures are successfully tackling. Early adopters have seen productivity increases in the range of 15-25%, while industry analysts view AI as one of the critical construction technologies until 2035. Scheduling and cost estimation based on machine learning, computer vision safety monitoring, and autonomous robots for earth moving and bricklaying are coming together with Building Information Modeling software for integrated AI-powered construction management solutions globally. Download the AI in Construction Market Sample Report: https://www.snsinsider.com/sample-request/8901 AI in Construction Market Key Highlights - Market size, 2025: USD 5.13 Billion - Market forecast, 2035: USD 53.32 Billion - CAGR: 26.38% from 2026 to 2035 - Largest region: North America, with the United States generating approximately 83.7% of the region's revenue in 2025 - Fastest-growing region: Asia Pacific, led by China at approximately 48.3% of regional revenue, on smart city programs and Belt and Road infrastructure deployment - Largest offering type: Software, approximately 57.42% share in 2025 - Fastest-growing offering type: Services, approximately 32.84% CAGR - Largest technology: Machine Learning, approximately 45.18% share in 2025 - Fastest-growing technology: Robotics, approximately 35.67% CAGR - Largest application: Project Planning & Design, approximately 38.72% share in 2025 - Fastest-growing application: Safety & Risk Management, approximately 36.21% CAGR Market Relevance Construction is still considered one of the least digitalized industries prone to accidents. Large-scale projects are over-budgeted on average by 80%, and there are labor shortages in
Sep 7, 2026 · via globenewswire.com
Salalah: The Arab Towns Organization discussed developing the work of the organization's institutions and enhancing their role in empowering Arab cities, smart cities, the digital environment, and cybersecurity for a safe urban future, alongside the future of sustainable urban mobility in Arab cities.
This came during the 64th executive meeting of the organization, held today in Dhofar Governorate on the sidelines of the 20th Arab Towns Organization Conference, scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah under the theme "More Innovative and Sustainable Cities".
Organized by Dhofar Municipality in cooperation with the Arab Towns Organization and featuring the participation of 22 Arab and Islamic countries, the conference aims to exchange expertise to achieve sustainable development and discuss a number of topics related to urban development, digital transformation of cities, elevating quality of life, challenges facing Arab cities, and the future of urban development.
Sep 7, 2026 · via timesofoman.com
The attacks of September 11, 2001, changed far more than the skyline of New York. They altered the way architects, planners, governments, developers, and citizens understood the relationship between buildings and risk. Architecture had long been concerned with structural safety, fire protection, natural disasters, and human comfort, but after 9/11, another question moved sharply toward the center of architectural thinking: How should cities be designed when buildings and public spaces themselves can become targets? The answer has never been simple. The decades following 9/11 produced stronger buildings, controlled entrances, security barriers, surveillance systems, redesigned public spaces, new approaches to memorial architecture, and a renewed interest in urban resilience. At the same time, these measures introduced a difficult contradiction. The safer a city tries to become, the more it can begin to resemble a city designed around fear. The influence of 9/11 therefore cannot be reduced to the architecture of the rebuilt World Trade Center. It represents a broader transformation in urbanism, in which security became embedded within the physical fabric of cities around the world. From Iconic Towers to Vulnerable Urban Symbols Before 9/11, the skyscraper represented many things: technological achievement, economic power, globalization, corporate identity, and urban ambition. The World Trade Center embodied these ideas particularly strongly. Its Twin Towers were not merely office buildings but internationally recognizable symbols of New York’s economic and political significance. Their destruction demonstrated that architecture could acquire a new vulnerability precisely because of its symbolic power. The skyscraper was no longer understood exclusively as an efficient vertical workplace. It could also function as a highly visible target. This changed the discussion surrounding tall buildings. Architects and engineers increasingly considered issues such as blast resistance, protected structural cores, multiple evacuation routes, emergency communication, fireproofing, refuge areas, and controlled access. Security began influencing decisions that
Sep 7, 2026 · via parametric-architecture.com
Solving Bengaluru’s water crisis requires looking beyond digital utility management to address urban migration, industrial policy, and agricultural water allocation across Karnataka. The conversation around water governance in India is increasingly being shaped by artificial intelligence, digital utilities, predictive monitoring, and data-driven infrastructure. Platforms such as the National AI Summit on Water have rightly brought attention to themes like non-revenue water reduction, smart metering, operational efficiency, financing models, and intelligent utility management. Yet, to understand Bengaluru’s water challenge solely as a utility-management issue would be to miss the larger structural transformation unfolding across Karnataka and India. Bengaluru’s water stress is not merely the result of infrastructure gaps or governance inefficiencies. It is the visible outcome of a much deeper transition: the rise of a services-led economy, accelerating migration towards urban centres, the incomplete transformation of rural India, and the continued dependence on water-intensive agricultural systems designed for an earlier era. In many ways, Bengaluru is under pressure not because it has failed, but because it has succeeded. Karnataka has emerged as one of India’s most dynamic economic engines, driven by technology, services, innovation, and investment. As India’s services economy expanded from nearly one-third of GDP in the early decades after independence to more than half of the economy today, Karnataka positioned itself at the forefront of this transformation. The state’s urban population continues to grow rapidly, while Bengaluru alone now supports a technology workforce exceeding one million professionals. The Economics of Migration and Rural Transformation Economic growth naturally attracts migration. Jobs concentrate in cities, talent follows opportunity, and urban infrastructure comes under mounting pressure. Water, therefore, becomes more than a municipal service; it becomes a direct test of governance capacity. Migration should not be viewed as a burden or policy failure; it reflects Karnataka’s success in attracting ambition, investment, and
Sep 7, 2026 · via smartcity.eletsonline.com
Fira de Barcelona Smart City Expo 2026 speeds up towards urban solutions that yield real impact | Fira de Barcelona / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Miscellaneous Smart City Expo 2026 speeds up towards urban solutions that yield real impact 07.09.2026 / 11:25 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions organized by Fira de Barcelona, will hold its 2026 edition from November 3 to 5 at Barcelona’s Gran Via venue, bringing together 1,000 cities, more than 25,000 attendees, over 1,000 exhibitors and 600 speakers. Under the theme “Urban Solutions, Real Impact,” this year’s edition will place special focus on housing, one of the most pressing challenges facing cities worldwide, while showcasing technologies designed to deliver tangible, scalable impact. The congress program is structured around seven tracks — Enabling Technologies, Energy & Environment, Mobility, Governance & Economy, Living & Inclusion, Infrastructure & Building, and Blue Economy — spanning digital transformation, artificial intelligence, green energy, governance and social equity. Over 600 experts will take part in the sessions, including Nikolas Badminton, Chief Futurist and Think Tank leader at Futurist.com, who will share his vision on the future of cities. An artificial intelligence expert, Badminton helps companies and institutions build strategic foresight capabilities, identify the trends shaping the world, anticipate unforeseen risks, and prepare for complex, evolving environments through long-term thinking and scenario planning. Ayumi Moore Aoki, founder of Women in Tech Global, will also participate in the congress. Her work focuses on the importance of diversity and inclusion as key drivers of innovation in the urban context. Moore Aoki underscores how inclusive leadership can support sustainable urban development at scale. The conference also features Bibiana Aido of
Sep 7, 2026 · via eqs-news.com