Grand Opening ceremony OF ASCIS 2023
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Grand Opening ceremony OF ASCIS 2023
Break and Launch of Deal Room
Opening Plenary : Smart Cities Reboot - towards people-centered, sustainable and resilient African cities
Why putting people at the center of innovation is important. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities facing African cities as they seek to become more people-centred, sustainable and resilient. The speakers will discuss a range of topics, including the importance of putting people at the center of thoughtful city planning, the role of technology in making cities more sustainable and resilient, the challenges of implementing smart city solutions in African contexts and the opportunities for African cities to lead the way in the development of smart cities.
Government as a Platform: Africa's Journey to People-Centered Digital Governance
Africa is the continent with the fastest-growing urban population in the world and by 2050, it is estimated that over 60% of Africans will live in cities. Is Africa ready for this change? This session explores how technology is changing how governments work. This session looks at how people can be more involved in decision-making and how government services can be better for everyone.
See real examples from Africa that show how this can make things better.
Investing in Africa's Smart Cities for the next 1 billion African citizens
How can investing in connectivity benefit the next 1 billion citizens? Learn about the importance of having good internet and technology in cities. And how connectivity can help to reduce poverty by increasing the productivity of businesses and the efficiency of government services. This session talks about how connectivity can help people get better services, find jobs, and be part of the city's growth.
Join us to understand how this can make cities better for everyone.
Powering Sustainable Futures: Renewable energy in Africa's Smart Cities
What does it take for African cities to be powered entirely by Renewable energy? Find out why clean energy like sunlight and wind power is important for cities. Understand how renewable energy can help to create jobs, boost the economy, and improve the quality of life in cities. This session delves into about how renewable energy saves money, makes the air cleaner, and helps fight climate change. Come and learn how using clean energy can make cities more livable.
Lunch Break
Growth by Design: Shaping Smart Cities to Nurture Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Is Africa a nurturing hub for innovation and entrepreneurship? Discover how smart cities can attract businesses and create jobs. In this session, we see how technology can help people start new businesses and make the city more exciting. Join us to understand how smart cities can help everyone succeed.
Safeguarding the Connected Cities: Defending Against Invisible Threats
How can we ensure safe connections and harbor vulnerability to cyber attacks? In this session, you will learn about the importance of protecting cities from online threats. We discuss how hackers can cause problems in smart cities and what we can do to stay safe and strengthen systems against cyberattacks.
Come and find out how we can keep our cities secure in the digital world.
Scientific Program
People Power: Crafting Smart Policies for African Cities of Tomorrow
How are African governments adapting and creating policies for tomorrow’s Smart Cities? Discover how smart policies can make cities better for everyone. Explore how using technology and good policies driving positive impact can help cities grow in a fair and helpful way.
Join us to learn how smart rules can make cities more comfortable to live in.
Every Drop Counts: Innovative Water Management Strategies for Thriving Smart Cities
How can water management secure the future of Smart Cities and ensure their sustainability? Understand why using water carefully is important in growing cities. We talk about how technology can help manage water better, keep the environment healthy, and improve our lives. Come and discover how we can make sure there's enough clean water for everyone.
GALA DINNER: SMART CITIES INDEX and SAVE THE DATE 2024
VIP & LEADER'S PASS ONLY
Ministerial Breakfast by Irembo
By INVITATION ONLY
Investing in Homes of the Future for all: Innovations in Home Tech and Design
How are urban ecosystems intertwined through advanced technologies that optimize services, energy and mobility to promote smart home tech investing?
Urban Integration for Universal Health Coverage in African Smart Cities
How are urban ecosystems intertwined through advanced technologies that optimize services, energy and mobility to promote smart home tech investing? This session will facilitate dialogues among stakeholders on integrating smart city design with the broader objectives of UHC, drawing from the experiences and lessons of both CARDIO4Cities and TCI, and seeking insights from public health experts, urban planners, tech innovators, policymakers and investors.
Harnessing the Power of Geospatial Data and Urban Dynamic Mapping for Smarter and Inclusive City Development
How does Geospatial data help in building smarter cities? Learn how maps and data can help cities become better places. We'll talk about how knowing where things are and how they work can make cities more organized and useful.
Join us to see how maps and data can make cities smarter.
The Future and Dignity of Work: Building an Inclusive 21st Century Workforce
What is the future of the workforce in the 21st Century? The future of work is changing rapidly, and it is important to build an inclusive 21st-century workforce that can adapt to these changes. This means ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the workforce, regardless of their background or circumstances. This session highlights investment in education, reducing the barriers to employment and promotion of diversity and inclusion. Join us to get an understanding of the workplace and how to attract and retain the best talent.
Connecting the unconnected: Investing in Smart and Equitable Infrastructure
How can technology be used to promote economic opportunities for marginalized communities? Smart cities can improve the lives of marginalized communities by using technology to address the challenges that these communities face. Some of the ways that smart cities can do this include: Using technology to improve access to essential services, such as water, sanitation, and healthcare. For example, smart meters can be used to track water usage, which can help to identify leaks and ensure that everyone has access to clean water. Join the session to find out more of what can be done to connect marginalized groups towards investing in equitable infrastructure.
From Promises to Impact: Putting Climate Policies and Plans into Practice in African Cities
Climate policies drive sustained adaptation to a green future. In this session, find out how cities can shift from promises to driving impact through doing things that are good for the planet. We will talk about ways to use energy better, protect nature, and make cities healthier.
Join the session and learn how cities can help fight climate change and be better for everyone.
Lunch Break
Building Resilience and Inclusion into Smart City Initiatives: Leaving No One Behind in Times of Crisis
Will the green evolution leave anyone behind? Discover how smart cities can be built for everyone and learn how we can all be included in the building of smart cities. This session will explore how technology can help people with different needs and make sure nobody is left out.
Join and learn how smart cities can be places where everyone can thrive.
The Road Ahead: Innovations in Urban Mobility for Expanding Cities
How can governments make transportation more effective and efficient in growing cities? Growing cities are facing a number of challenges, one of which is transportation. As cities grow, the demand for transportation increases, leading to congestion, pollution, and safety concerns. There are a number of things that can be done to make transportation more effective and efficient in growing cities. Come and find out what can be done to positively revolutionize transport in smart cities.
Spotlight on Smart City Projects & Closing Ceremony
An inside exclusive look at Africa’s Smart Cities multi-million projects
Group 1: Departure time (Ampersand, Blue room)
Ampersand: Ampersand is Africa’s first and leading integrated electric motorcycle and transport energy solution. It specializes in supply and operation of electric motorcycles for public and private transport, with easy battery swapping systems- hence targeting a reduction of carbon emissions by 75%.
Blue room: The Blue Room also known as the National Health Intelligence Center is an operations control center that aggregates data in real time from health clinics across the country.
| Site Name | Time Schedule |
| Ampersand | 9:30-10:30 |
| Blue room | 11:00 –11:40 |
Group 2: Departure time (Salvi, IREMBO)
Salvi: Salvi Rwanda Ltd specializes in manufacturing smart LED street lights that can be remotely monitored and controlled, enhancing both maintenance efficiency and community well-being.
Irembo: Irembo is an eGovernment platform which enables the access and provision of government services in Rwanda.
| Site Name | Time Schedule |
| Salvi | 10:00–11:30 |
| Irembo | 12:00–13:00 |
Group 3: Departure time (Kigali Special Economic Zone, Nyandungu Eco-Park)
Site Name Time Schedule Special Economic Zone 9:30a.m – 10.30 a.m Nyandungu Eco-Park 10:40 a.m – 1 p.m
Kigali Special Economic Zone: is a space dedicated to industrial investors with adequate access to high-quality infrastructure and a streamlined regulatory environment, resulting in increased industrial production, exports, and job creation through enhanced competitiveness.Nyandungu
Eco-park: Nyandungu Eco-Park has 17,000 trees made up of 55 indigenous species. In addition, it represents the value of restoring urban ecosystems, and serves as a blueprint for other wetlands in Kigali and across the country.
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