📅 24 – 25 November 2022
Online
Rapid urbanization and energy demand growth are major sources of greenhouse emissions, pollution, land degradation, and waste accumulation, which increase climate-related risks, especially in the context of widespread socioeconomic inequality. Asia’s urgent need for smart city strategies thus goes hand in hand with closing the infrastructure gap, poverty reduction, and climate change adaptation.
Co-organized by ADB, the Asian Development Bank, the City of Yokohama, and other partners, the 11th Asia Smart City Conference will spotlight smart city solutions and knowledge on decarbonization to support sustainable urban development projects.
Day 1 will consist of a business matching event in the afternoon focused on strengthening public-private partnerships on urban development projects in Asian cities. Day 2 will feature thematic sessions on decarbonization, smart cities, and the Sustainable Development Goals and voluntary local reviews. Each will highlight country experiences, best practices, and policy recommendations pertaining to building resilient smart cities.