Future Cities Show To Facilitate Global Investments In Smart City Solutions

Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published September 24, 2018 | 03:15 PM

The race to become the world’s first smart city has become more exciting with recent and wider applications of disruptive technologies. The building blocks for smart cities will be showcased at the Future Cities Show, FCS, on 8th - 10th April, 2019 in Dubai.

DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 24th Sep, 2018) The race to become the world’s first smart city has become more exciting with recent and wider applications of disruptive technologies. The building blocks for smart cities will be showcased at the Future Cities Show, FCS, on 8th - 10th April, 2019 in Dubai.

With the theme ‘Propelling Globalisation through Digital Transformation’, FCS will support the growth of smart city solutions such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, smart mobility, smart infrastructure, and sustainability as catalysts in achieving a healthy global digital economy. It will do so by providing the platform for homegrown and international technological innovation to attract scalable investments.

Dawood Al Shezawi, Head of FCS Organising Committee, said, "Smart city solutions will change the way we live. These disruptive technologies will tip the balance between increased efficiency and stagnant productivity.

However, they need access to a strong network of business partners, which FCS will provide."

Host emirate - Dubai, leads the technological revolution in the region by establishing Smart Dubai as the lead government agency to propel the city to become the world’s first blockchain-powered government by 2020. Additionally, the city aims to become the world’s hub for 3D printing, and to reach 25 percent driverless transportation by the year 2025.

"There is a fundamental takeaway when supporting disruptive technologies at this early stage. By investing in smart city solutions now, you are funding the future. It’s all about getting there first and then subsequently enjoying exponential returns on investment," Al Shezawi concluded.

FCS 2018 has attracted over 20,000 visitors and 70 exhibitors and the 2019 edition will be co-located with Annual Investment Meeting and AIM Start-up for an enhanced experience.