Session
Lenovo
Lenovo
Lenovo
Organization's Website
Speakers
Charles Ferland. Vice President & General Manager, Edge computing & Telecom at Lenovo
Onsite Moderator
No Moderator for Lightning Talk
Rapporteur
Charles Ferland. Vice President & General Manager, Edge computing & Telecom at Lenovo
SDGs
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Targets: The proposed session, "Smart Cities, Sustainable Futures: Barcelona's Blueprint," directly links to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly targeting SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). Here’s how the session aligns with these goals: Link to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Barcelona's smart city initiatives significantly contribute to making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, which is the essence of SDG 11. By implementing technologies such as IoT, 5G, and edge computing to manage urban services like traffic, public transport, and energy consumption, Barcelona enhances its urban environment. This leads to improved public transportation, reduced urban pollution, and better overall urban planning. These changes not only improve the quality of life for its residents but also promote a more inclusive urban environment where technology plays a central role in enhancing accessibility and safety. Link to SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure The integration of advanced digital infrastructure, as demonstrated by Barcelona, aligns with SDG 9, which emphasizes building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. Barcelona's transformation includes deploying a network of sensors and implementing a robust data analytics framework to support various city functions, showcasing an innovative use of technology in urban management. The city's efforts to modernize infrastructure through technology demonstrate a commitment to sustainable industrialization. The infrastructure also supports the digital economy and stimulates the development of industries around smart technology solutions, creating new opportunities for economic growth and employment. Session Relevance The session will discuss how these initiatives not only serve as a blueprint for urban innovation but also address key challenges in urban development. It will highlight specific projects and their impacts, discuss the challenges of integrating new technologies with existing urban frameworks, and examine the potential scalability of these innovations to other cities globally. By focusing on Barcelona's example, the session will provide attendees with actionable insights into how smart city solutions can be effectively implemented to meet the SDGs, thus encouraging replication and adaptation in different urban settings worldwide.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Targets: The proposed session, "Smart Cities, Sustainable Futures: Barcelona's Blueprint," directly links to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly targeting SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). Here’s how the session aligns with these goals: Link to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Barcelona's smart city initiatives significantly contribute to making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, which is the essence of SDG 11. By implementing technologies such as IoT, 5G, and edge computing to manage urban services like traffic, public transport, and energy consumption, Barcelona enhances its urban environment. This leads to improved public transportation, reduced urban pollution, and better overall urban planning. These changes not only improve the quality of life for its residents but also promote a more inclusive urban environment where technology plays a central role in enhancing accessibility and safety. Link to SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure The integration of advanced digital infrastructure, as demonstrated by Barcelona, aligns with SDG 9, which emphasizes building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. Barcelona's transformation includes deploying a network of sensors and implementing a robust data analytics framework to support various city functions, showcasing an innovative use of technology in urban management. The city's efforts to modernize infrastructure through technology demonstrate a commitment to sustainable industrialization. The infrastructure also supports the digital economy and stimulates the development of industries around smart technology solutions, creating new opportunities for economic growth and employment. Session Relevance The session will discuss how these initiatives not only serve as a blueprint for urban innovation but also address key challenges in urban development. It will highlight specific projects and their impacts, discuss the challenges of integrating new technologies with existing urban frameworks, and examine the potential scalability of these innovations to other cities globally. By focusing on Barcelona's example, the session will provide attendees with actionable insights into how smart city solutions can be effectively implemented to meet the SDGs, thus encouraging replication and adaptation in different urban settings worldwide.
Format
The "Smart Cities, Sustainable Futures: Barcelona's Blueprint" session at the IGF 2024 will adopt a Lightning Talk format, designed to engage a diverse audience of 50 or more attendees. This format will consist of a short, impactful presentation, lasting about 15 minutes, followed by a 10-minute Q&A period. The session will efficiently convey key insights and lessons from Barcelona's smart city initiatives, with a focus on tangible results and strategies employed to tackle urban sustainability challenges. The audience will have the opportunity to interact directly with the speaker during the Q&A, allowing for dynamic engagement and the exchange of ideas. This format is ideal for the IGF context, where attendees seek to glean new knowledge and practical examples that can inspire similar actions in their own regions.
Duration (minutes)
30
Description
In this session, we'll explore how Barcelona is leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform into a model smart city. From deploying private 5G networks to integrating IoT solutions for traffic, energy, and safety management, Barcelona's approach offers valuable insights into using digital tools to enhance urban sustainability. Join us as we discuss the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from Barcelona's journey towards a sustainable and efficient future, providing a blueprint for cities worldwide aiming to harness digital innovations for development and sustainability.
We'll use a hybrid platform that supports interactive features like real-time Q&A and polling for both onsite and online audiences. The session will also be streamed with high-quality audiovisuals, ensuring an engaging experience for all participants.
We'll use a hybrid platform that supports interactive features like real-time Q&A and polling for both onsite and online audiences. The session will also be streamed with high-quality audiovisuals, ensuring an engaging experience for all participants.