Forum on "Powering Smart Cities with the Internet of Things" - to be jointly organized by ITU, UN-Habitat, UNESCO, UNEP
Nassau, The Bahamas, 17-18 December 2015 (Morning only)
Introduction
As of today, cities contribute 50-60% of the global greenhouse gas emissions and produce 50% of the world’s waste. On the flip side, cities contribute approximately 75% of the world’s GDP while accounting for 75% of the global energy consumption. Urban populations are increasing, with cities expected to accommodate 70% of the world’s population by 2050. In this scenario, the ‘Internet of Things (IoT)’ is a key enabler to make cities become ‘smarter’, ‘more sustainable’ and livable.
This forum will provide a platform to discuss why the Internet of Things will be at the heart of smart city transformation.
This forum is jointly organized by ITU, UN-Habitat and UNESCO.
Contact: cristina.bueti@itu.int
Day 4-5, 17-18 December 2015 (Morning only)
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8:30 - 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:30 - 09:45 | Opening Remarks
- H.E Dr. Marcelo Jenkins Coronas, Minister, Ministry, Science, Technology, and Telecommunications, Republic of Costa Rica
- Chaesub Lee, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU [ Biography ]
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| 09:45 - 10:30 | Keynote Speech
- Olga Cavalli, CCTLAT, Argentina - IoT for Smart Cities: Where we are at and Where we Could Be [ Biography | Presentation ]
Questions and Answers |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Session 1: Rethinking Smart Sustainable Cities from the Ground Up: Challenges and Opportunities
Moderator: Motsomi Malajane, UNFCCC
Speakers:
- Rhianna Neely, Environmental Officer, Ministry of Environment and Housing, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas: "Rethinking Smart Sustainable Cities from the Ground Up: Challenges and Opportunities" [ Biography ]
- Dave Welsh, Microsoft: "Leveraging IoT for Smart City Infrastructure" [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation ]
- Daniela Torres, Working Group 4 Coordinator, FG-SCC: "Building Smart Sustainable Cities and Engaging city stakeholders" [ Biography | Presentation ]
- Anthony Harris, Executive Director, Cámara Argentina de Internet CABASE; "Connectivity and IoT - BABASE Evaluates Readiness in Argentina" [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation ]
- Ivan Dario Castaño Perez, Adviser to the Deputy Director - Telecommunications, Colombia: "Designing a Nationwide Smart City Framework" [ Presentation ]
Questions and Answers |
| 12:30 - 14:00 |
Lunch Break |
| 14:00 - 15:00 |
Session 2: IoT in Smart Sustainable Cities: A New Age of Smarter Living
Moderator: Ahmad Khan, Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Caribbean Region [ Biography ]
Speakers:
- Jesse Choi, Head, IoT Strategy and Business Development Multimedia Development Corporation, Malaysia: "Harnessing IoT as a New Source of Growth" [ Biography | Presentation ]
- Ronald Zimmer, CABA President & CEO: "IoT in Smart Sustainable Cities: A New Age of Smarter Living" [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation ]
- Fernando López, Director Regional for Mexico and Central America, ASIET; "Digital agendas for Io T implementation in Latin America" [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation ]
- Nicola Virgil-Rolle, Coordinator, National Development Plan, The Bahamas
- Leon Williams, CEO, Bahamas Telecommunication Company (BTC)
Questions and Answers |
| 15:00 - 15:30 |
Coffee Break |
Day 5, 18 December 2015
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08:30 - 09:30 | Registration |
| 09:30 - 11:00 | Session 4: The Smart Sustainable City of the Future
Moderator: Ahmed Zeddam, Chairman, ITU-T Study Group 5 [ Biography ]
Speakers: - Marco Peres Urseche, Director, Departamento Observatorio de Sociedad, Gobierno y Tecnologías de la Información, Universidad Externado de Colombia: "Planning Smart Sustainable Cities in Developing Countries: Case Colombia" [ Biography | Presentation ]
- Giannattasio Gustavo, IEEE Smart Cities Steering Committee [ Biography | Presentation ]
- Eduardo Jorquera, Municipalidad de Peñaflor Chile
- Michael Diggiss, Architect, The Bahamas: "Sun...Sand...Sea" [ Biography | Presentation | Document ]
- Cristina Bueti, ITU [ Biography ]
Questions and Answers |
| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Coffee Break |
| 11:30 - 12:15 | Session 5: Shaping the Roadmap to Quito - A Contribution to UN Habitat III
Moderator: Cristina Bueti, ITU [ Biography ]
Speakers: - Motsomi Malajane, UNFCCC
- Ahmad Khan, Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Caribbean Region [ Biography ]
- Olga Cavalli, CCTLAT [ Biography ]
- Ahmed Zeddam, Chairman, ITU-T Study Group 5 [ Biography ]
Questions and Answers |
| 12:15 - 12:30 | Closing Remarks |
