2018 Programme
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Day 1 – Startups and Innovation Ecosystems
Day 1 – Diaspora Models – Talent Mobilisation
Day 2 – Startups and Innovation Ecosystems
Day 2 – Diaspora Models – Talent MobilisationPanelsKeynotesBreakout SessionsNetworkingStream AStream BStream CStream DStream EStream FStream GStream H
Smart Cities Global Technology & Investment Summit June, Algiers
June 27-28
Investment and innovation strategies for Smart Cities
6.30 – 8.30
Networking Breakfast
08.30- 09.00
Official Welcome to Smart City Global Summit 2018
09.00 – 9.10
Keynote Address – Mr. Abdelkader Zoukh, Governor of Algiers
9.10 – 9.25
Keynote Address – Government of Algeria
9.25 – 9.40
Keynote Speech – Smart City Algiers – Next Steps and New Investment Opportunities
By Dr Riad Hartani, Strategic Technology Adviser, Smart City Algiers
9.40 – 10.05
Keynote Speech – The Future of Smart Cities
By Jonathan Trent, Professor at U.C. Santa Cruz/NASA Scientist, Director OMEGA Global Initiative
10.05 – 10.50
Smart City Global Leadership Panel # 1 – Smart City Strategies, Success Stories and Opportunities
International Smart City leaders discuss their strategies for accelerating innovative Smart City programs globally
10.50 – 11.00
Special Announcements
11.00 – 11.45
Networking Break
11.45 – 11.55
Plenary Keynote Speech – Smart Cities – Enabling Sustainable Development in Algiers
By XUE Man, Public Relations Vice-President, Huawei Group
11.55 – 12.10
Keynote Speech – Build Smart Cities together, Accelerate the economy of Algeria
Prof. Mérouane Debbah Director of Huawei R&D France
12.15 -13.00
Smart Cities Global Leadership Panel # 2 – Developing Sustainable and Affordable Cities
How can we grow and develop sustainable and affordable smart cities?
13.00 – 14.00
Networking Lunch
14.00 – 15.30
Streams: A Smart City; B Internet Infrastructure; C Tech & Data; D Mobility & Transport; E Society; F Sustainability; G Investment and Fintech; H Governance & PPP
Stream A – 14.00 – 14.15
Keynote Speech – Comparing Global Smart City Strategies
By Nizar Jegham, Senior Consultant, NXN
Stream A – 14.15 – 14.30
Keynote Speech – Oslo: From Smart To Sustainable City
By Silje Bareksten, Head of Smart City at Oslo Business Region
Stream A – 14.30 – 14.45
Keynote Speech – Developing a Smart City Strategy
By Michael Mulquin, President, Smart Cities Association
Stream A – 14.45 – 15.30
Smart City: Panel Debate – Comparing Global Smart City Strategies
Panel Discussion – Smart City Success Stories and Challenges
Stream B – 14.00 – 14.15
Keynote Speech – Next generation deep learning for Smart Cities
By Dr. James Shanahan, Duncan & Church CEO, Silicon Valley, USA
Stream B – 14.15 – 14.30
Keynote Speech – The New Internet Based on IPv6
By Latif Ladid, Chair at 5G World Alliance & President, IPv6 Forum, Luxembourg
Stream B – 14.30 – 14.45
Keynote Speech – IoT Innovation Ecosystem
By Dr. Mazlan Abbas, Co-Founder & CEO, FAVORIOT
Stream B – 14.45 – 15.30
Internet Infra: How to Ensure Effective Investment in Internet Infrastructure
Panel Discussion – Internet Infrastructure
Stream C – 14.00 – 14.25
Keynote Speech – Artificial Intelligence and Urban Data Analytics for cities
By Dr Sofiane Abbar, Urban Computing Expert, QCRI
Stream C – 14.25 – 14.45
Keynote Speech – Next-generation cities will need to be connected cities if we are to empower communities to address their most pressing needs. Are you ready to be a Connected City?
By Trudy Norris-Grey, Worldwide leader of CityNext
Stream C – 14.45 – 15.30
Tech & Data: How Are Today’s Most Successful Digital Communities Unlocking Their Data?
Panel Discussion – Tech & Data
Stream D – 14:00 – 14:15
Keynote Speech – Beyond the Smart City: Opportunities and Challenges for Mobility and Transport
By Bahar Namaki Araghi, Head of Smart Mobility Center, Technical University of Denmark
Stream D – 14:15 – 14:30
Keynote Speech – Grand Paris Express, the largest urban project in Europe!
By Jérôme Chartier, 1er Vice President of the Paris Region
Stream D – 14:30 – 14:45
Keynote Speech – E-mobility for the City of Murcia
By Jaime Ruiz Huescar, E-mobility Manage City of Murcia, Local Energy & Climate Change Agency of Murcia
Stream D – 14.45 – 15:30
Mobility and Transport: How to involve stakeholders in the design of public transport services and supporting technologies?
Panel Discussion – Mobility and Transport Leadership Panel
Stream E – 14.00 – 14:15
Keynote Speech – A New Economy for MENA – How the Service Economy and Digital Transformation can Drive Growth and job creation across the region
By Rabah Arezki, Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa Region (MNA) the World Bank
Stream E – 14:15 – 14:30
Keynote Speech – Security for Smart Cities
By Dr. Hilal Houssain, Senior Financial Product Development Specialist – Fintech, Islamic Development Bank Group
Stream E – 14:30 – 14:45
Keynote Speech – TrackmyBeat Case Study
By Ananda Sen Gupta, CEO, Trackmybeat
Stream E – 14.45 – 15:30
Panel Discussion: Health Tech and Smart Cities Investment
Panel Discussion: Health Tech and Smart Cities Investment
Stream F – 14.00 – 14:15
Keynote Speech – The Urban and Resilient Smart City
By Arjan Luiten, Innovation Manager & Urban Developer BETACITY
Stream F – 14.15 – 14.30
Keynote Speech – Food & the Smart City
By Dianne Schepers, Board Member, Livingstone Ventures
Stream F – 14:30 – 14:45
Keynote Speech – Looking beyond Smart Cities to envision future Resilient Cities
By Aziz Zenasni, Director of Smart City programs, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
Stream F – 14:45 – 15:30
Sustainability Panel Discussion: Sustainability Strategies for Creating Affordable Circular and Collaborative Cities
Panel Discussion – Sustainable CIties
Stream G – 14.00 – 14:15
Keynote Speech – Why Fintech and emerging technologies like Blockchain are critical for Smart Cities development
By Paddy Ramanathan, Founder and Managing Director, iValley Innovation Center
Stream G – 14:15 – 14:30
Keynote Speech – Blockchain Evolution and its Impact on Supply Chain
By Rolf Lumpe, Managing Director RAL Capital Limited
Stream G – 14.30 – 14:45
Keynote Speech – Financing infrastructure and smart cities projects through green bonds, tokenized debt and tokenized carbon credits
By Anthony Nicalo, Chief Revenue Officer & co-founder at Finhaven
Stream G – 14:45 – 15:30
Finance & Investment Panel Discussion: What is the Potential of Blockchain Technology Within a Smart City Environment?
Panel Discussion – Finance & Investment
Stream H – 14.00 – 14;15
Keynote Speech – TUBÀ, an urban experimentation by Lyon
By Mathilde Colin, Business Project Manager SMEs & Innovation at TUBÀ Lyon
Stream H – 14:15 – 14:30
Keynote Speech – By Martin Tom-Petersen, CEO, Smart Cities Catalyst
By Martin Tom-Petersen, CEO, Smart Cities Catalyst
Stream H – 14:30 – 14:45
Keynote Speech – Appropriate legal environment to develop Smart Cities
By Rémy Fekete, Partner, Jones Day
Stream H – 14.45 – 15:30
Governance and PPP: Examples of PPPs and strategies to Enhancing Collaboration
Panel Discussion – Smart City Governance and Public Partnerships Panel
15.30 – 16.00
Networking Break
16.00 – 16.15
Keynote Speech – Building an Inclusive Economy & Future of Jobs
By Prof. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Advisor to Health Minister of India and Policy Maker, India
16.15 – 17.00
Smart City Leadership Panel # 3 – Boosting Collaborative, Sharing and Circular Cities
How can global city leaders collaborate to develop sharing ecosystems with a circular vision?
What principles should be adopted to enhance sharing and circular cities promoting innovation and social inclusion.
17.00 – 17.15
Keynote Speech – Investment Strategies for Smart Cities Ecosystems
By Yassine Bouhara, Chairman, Tell Group
17.15 – 18.00
Smart City Leadership Panel # 4 – Mobility and Transport Models
How can City Planners, Transport Ministers and Infrastructure Providers develop and implement better mobility models for developing and hi-tech cities?
Which Cities have had most success in implementing new infrastructure and systems?
Where are the next opportunities for short and long term investment and growth?
18.00 – 18.45
Networking Reception
18.45 – 22.00
Gala Dinner and Entertainment
18.15 – 21.00