About this Webinar
Cities have changed. The pandemic has disrupted their natural rhythm, and they need rebooting. What role will technology play? Is this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rethink city infrastructure, transportation, utilities, and buildings?
This webinar will consider:
• The trends impacting smart cities, including accelerated digitalization, a greater focus on public health, and tighter budgets
• An overview of key smart city technologies, including AI, digital twins, and the Internet of Things
• Forecasts for the growth of smart cities
• The ecosystem of smart cities companies
• Why future smart cities must be resilient and sustainable
Speakers
David Bicknell
David Bicknell has over 30 years’ experience in writing about and analysing the technology sector, both from the vendor and the user perspective, both in the UK and the US. His career in technology journalism and analysis has included detailed research into IT projects and he has co-authored a book, ‘Crash’, which explored why and how IT projects go wrong. He has also co-authored a novel on the life of computer pioneer Charles Babbage. Prior to joining Thematic Research, David spent six years editing a GlobalData title exploring the use of technology in the UK public sector. He has previously worked for a news agency and for the BBC.
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