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Overview
Objectives:
The main objectives of the forum are as follows:
- To review the smart cities concept, applications and services, and to explore the International experiences in this field.
- To highlight ITC infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, and its readiness to meet the requirements of the Smart Cities Initiative.
- To explore the efforts to set the stage for smart cities projects.
- To encourage the business community to take an active role in implementing the Smart Cities Initiative.
Main topics:
- Planning smart cities projects.
- International experiences and lessons learned.
- ICT infrastructure and wireless networks technologies.
- Smart homes and organizations.
- Smart cities killer applications.
Speakers:
Experts and specialist speakers from leading industry and government bodies will address the latest technologies, strategies and new trends. Case studies and lessons learned also will be highlighted. The event will witness participation of International speakers from: Intel, Civitium, Hopling Technologies, Devoteam, Strix Systems, and BelAir Networks.
Participants:
The event will feature wide participation by government, corporate and private sectors including senior officials, decision makers, organizational development managers, CIO & IT managers, ICT professionals & service providers and e-government & e-business projects managers.
Exhibition:
Highly focused exhibition will be running in parallel with the forum. Sponsors of the forum will participate in the exhibition to showcase the latest technology, solutions, products, and services. The exhibition focuses on planning smart cities projects, ICT infrastructure and wireless networks technologies, International experiences and lessons learned, smart homes & organization, and smart cities killer applications.
Media Coverage:
The event will have a high profile media exposure through press releases, TV and radio briefings, and advertising campaign.
Website:
The forum website (www.smartcitiesforum.com) includes more details about the event and the latest information and news, besides it provides online registration.
Date and Venue:
February 6-7, 2007 at King Faisal Conference Hall (Intercontinental Hotel), Riyadh - Saudi Arabia.
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