Smart Cities: Are we there yet?

Summary

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

The concept of the Smart City has been discussed for over two decades. While the vision promised digitally connected, responsive and highly efficient urban environments, many professionals now question whether the idea has become another industry buzzword, ambitious in concept but difficult to realise in practice.

Significant progress has been made. Cities today use intelligent traffic systems, connected infrastructure, digital public services and increasingly sophisticated data platforms. Yet these solutions often operate in isolated systems rather than as a fully integrated urban ecosystem, raising the question: are we closer to the Smart City vision, or have expectations simply been too high?

This CPD session will examine the original vision of Smart Cities and the reality of where cities are today. It will explore the technological, governance and infrastructure challenges that have slowed progress, and consider whether the industry approached the problem with unrealistic expectations of technology and integration.

The session will also focus on what can be done to realistically accelerate progress.

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Speakers

Matthew Jackson ,Senior Manager Strategy , RIB software

Matthew Jackson is a sustainability advocate in the built environment. As Senior Strategy Manager at RIB Software, he focuses on digital transformation and decarbonisation. He co-founded ZERO Construct, uniting the construction industry to eliminate embodied carbon. A sought-after speaker and co-host of the "ZERO Carbon Construction" podcast, Matthew champions a zero-carbon future through knowledge sharing and engagement.

Online Platform

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Time Zones

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Contact

Mae Perez

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CIOB Assist

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