29 May 2024 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Smart cities have become an essential part of Saudi Arabia's governmental priorities, reflecting the Kingdom's dedication to leveraging technology for sustainable urban growth. As part of the nation’s strategic vision for digital transformation and urban development, Smart Cities Saudi Expo is set to take place from 24-26 September 2024, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC).
With over 85% of Saudi Arabia’s population residing in urban areas, the need for smarter, more sustainable and technologically enabled cities has grown rapidly, resulting in significant shifts in demographics, infrastructure demands and urban planning strategies. Smart Cities Saudi Expo will play an important role in advancing the Kingdom’s journey towards intelligent smart city development. It will create avenues for business engagements and facilitate networking with those at the cutting-edge of smart city delivery in the Kingdom and beyond.
“The inaugural Smart Cities Saudi Expo will empower cognitive living in Saudi Arabia by showcasing innovative and intelligent solutions tailored for cognitive environments,” said Muhammed Kazi, Senior Vice President, dmg events. “With a growing demand for urban living in the Kingdom, the event aligns with the nation's commitment to advancing smart city initiatives and propelling urban transformation with the seamless integration of human, robotic and citizen solutions.”
The integration of digital solutions into infrastructure development is vital for building smart cities, with smart infrastructure encompassing intelligent transportation systems, energy-efficient buildings, smart grids and sustainable waste management. These advancements improve resource management, reduce environmental impact, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents. At Smart Cities Saudi Expo, local and international exhibitors from 25 countries such as Bahrain, Egypt, Greece, India, Poland, Saudi Arabia, UAE and more, will showcase products and services supporting the Kingdom’s smart city ambition.
Saudi Arabia-based Meter, which is a digital platform and application providing innovative surveying and engineering solutions through modern technologies and artificial intelligence, has joined the event as the Silver Sponsor.
Participating exhibitors will showcase systems, solutions, products and services under seven dedicated product sectors such as digital economy, urban mobility & transport, smart building & infrastructure, smart governance, IT & telecoms, sustainability & environment and safety & security. Shaker Consultancy, one of the largest specialized consultancy and engineering firms in the region; Odoo Middle East, leading provider of open-source business software; Communication Solutions Company (CSC), a civil works provider for telecommunication and networking field services; Aveva, a company specializing in industrial software; and Smart Citizens, a smart home automation solutions provider, are some of the prominent names exhibiting at the event.
The event will spotlight intelligent traffic management; public transportation systems; electric and autonomous vehicles; smart parking solutions; building automation systems; smart lighting and energy management; building security and access control; video surveillance and analytics; emergency response systems; public safety sensors and alarms; e-government services; citizen engagement platforms; open data initiatives; as well as digital identity and authentication, among others.
Saudi Arabia's vision for future cities is taking shape through several mega and gigaprojects such as NEOM, spearheaded by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) that is making significant advancements with the integration of AI, robotics and human intelligence to develop cutting-edge, digitally sustainable and cognitive cities. “This progress has positioned the Kingdom as a hub for smart city innovations and technologies, further strengthening the need for Smart Cities Saudi Expo to empower cognitive living,” added Kazi.
The new event is strategically timed amidst Riyadh's substantial urban transformation under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, prioritizing the development of smart, sustainable cities to enhance quality of life and improve infrastructure.
Smart Cities Saudi Expo will promote thought leadership at the inaugural Smart Cities Summit, showcasing prominent leaders from the government, private sector and municipalities. The summit will also host contractors, developers, project owners, consultancies, master planning experts, urban planners and architects, among other stakeholders, providing valuable insights into emerging trends, disruptive technologies and successful case studies on the transformation of urban living.
Smart Cities Saudi Expo is free-to-attend for trade and industry professionals. Visitors under age 18 will not be permitted. For more information visit: www.smartcitiessaudiexpo.com
About Smart Cities Saudi Expo
Smart Cities Saudi Expo, an event empowering cognitive living in Saudi Arabia, marks its first edition, running from 24-26 September 2024 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC).
Co-located with Saudi Infrastructure Expo and Global Water Expo, the event showcases systems, solutions, products and services under seven dedicated product sectors such as digital economy, urban mobility & transport, smart building & infrastructure, smart governance, IT & telecoms, sustainability & environment and safety & security.
To know more about the event, visit: www.smartcitiessaudiexpo.com
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