Transforming Urban Futures through International guidelines on People-Centred Smart Cities (World Urban Forum 12th Session).
This event will focus on the vital role of national and local governments in implementing international guidelines aimed at fostering global collaboration on digital solutions. The session will explore how these guidelines can be localized through a multi-stakeholder approach, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by urban environments and digitalization. Description The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization. The twelfth session will take place in Cairo, Egypt, 4 - 8 November 2024. Digital technologies are rapidly reshaping cities worldwide, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance the well-being of urban populations and the sustainability of urban environments. Cities, as hubs of innovation, are pivotal in this transformation, driving the development of inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered smart cities. However, the complexity of this digital revolution necessitates international cooperation to ensure tha...