It is predicted that by 2050 about 64% of the developing world and 86% of the developed world will live in urban areas. The global smart cities market is expected to reach USD 297.7 billion by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 20% from 2019. Furthermore, nearly all global population growth through 2030 will be absorbed by cities -- about 1.1 billion new urbanites over the next 10 years.*

New insights and solutions are urgently needed in order to manage the scarce resources that will be impacted by this trend, as well as operate new and regenerated urban spaces. New generations of sensor networks, Big Data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications are being deployed in public and privately managed physical spaces to meet these requirements, though many challenges remain. As they prepare to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal governments around the world are looking to the future and formulating their Smart City strategies. Now is the time to engage and learn from industry peers at the forefront of this key trend.

Organized by the Smart Grid Observer, the 100% virtual 6th Annual Smart Cities Technology International Symposium, January 18-19, 2022, brings together thought leaders and practitioners from around the world to explore the most recent technology advances, business models, and lessons learned to date in making the Smart City a reality. Expert speakers will examine the experiences of municipal governments who are pushing the envelope and moving toward actual implementation of the Smart City vision. The emphasis is on implementation strategy, case studies, best practices, and the development of compelling business models for transitioning to the 21st Century Smart City.

Topics to be addressed include:
Moving toward the post-COVID-19 smart city
Technology strategies for decarbonizing the built environment
Leveraging the smart energy grid for other municipal applications
Smart lighting advances, platforms and business models
Smart transportation and parking
Environmental monitoring and waste management
IoT applications and communications networks for enabling the Smarter City
Learning from the leaders: key smart city developments around the world
Market trends and growth drivers: challenges and opportunities
Phased, cost-effective approaches: efficiency measures that can fund additional steps
Building a culture of performance via data analytics and benchmarking
Enhancing sustainability, accessibility and livability
Key emerging technologies and applications
And more

Powered by GoToMeeting the secure virtual platform allows for live interaction between speakers and fellow attendees via audio, video, chat and PowerPoint presentation. Attendees have the opportunity to view the attendee list and set up meetings & introductions with fellow registrants, facilitated by SGO.

Presentation PDFs and streaming recordings of all sessions will be available post-confernece for on-demand viewing by registered participants.

Focus on Implementation: The conference places primary focus on actual implementations, key case studies and lessons learned to date, in order to formulate real-world success strategies going forward.

Senior-Level Executive Attendees: The Symposium is uniquely designed for senior decision-makers, CIOs, and executives charged with making the smart city a reality in today's environment

International Reach: The virtual format of the Symposium allows for convenient participation by municipal representatives from around the world

Who Should Attend?
Municipal IT managers and technology decision-makers
Mayors and municipal leaders
Telecommunication service provider companies
Electric, water and gas utilities
Developers and construction companies
Electric vehicle and transportation organizations
Financial and investment professionals
Smart grid technology providers
IT and Big Data analytics companies
Standards and regulatory organizations
Industry associations