Dr. Carlo Ratti: Director of the MIT Senseable City Lab, Ratti is a renowned architect and engineer who delves deep into the potential of IoT in urban environments. His projects often envision how technology can shape the cities of the future.
Lucy Zodion: An influencer in smart city solutions, Lucy is a strong advocate for intelligent urban infrastructure, focusing on how cities can harness IoT and other technologies for improved sustainability and livability.
Gordon Feller: Co-founder of ‘Meeting of the Minds', Feller specializes in the confluence of advanced technology, urban sustainability, and market strategies. His insights on smart cities are globally recognized.
Anil Menon: As Cisco's Global President of Smart+Connected Communities, Menon leads efforts in creating connected solutions for urban environments. His vision sees cities as holistic, interconnected entities that benefit from networked technologies.
Brenna Berman: The CEO of City Tech Collaborative, Berman previously worked for Chicago's municipal government, promoting the integration of smart city technologies. Her approach combines tech, data, and community collaboration.
Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr: Serving as the Director-General of Smart Dubai, Dr. Bishr works towards transforming Dubai into a benchmark smart city. Her initiatives include the launch of blockchain-based services and smart city training programs.
Jesse Berst: Chairman of the Smart Cities Council, Berst plays a pivotal role in guiding cities to adopt sustainable, livable, and workable tech-driven solutions. His articles and talks provide valuable insights on global smart city trends.
Dr. Jonathan Reichental: Former CIO for the city of Palo Alto, Dr. Reichental is now an educator and author focusing on urban innovation and digital transformation. He emphasizes the role of innovative technologies in reshaping city infrastructure.
Miguel A. Gamiño Jr.: Former CTO of New York City, Gamiño champions innovative urban solutions. He currently heads Mastercard's global city partnerships, emphasizing inclusive urbanization and digital tech.
Peter Marx: A former Chief Technology Officer for the city of Los Angeles, Marx has since been involved in several urban tech initiatives. His expertise lies in leveraging public-private partnerships to foster smart city growth.
