Smart Cities are created all around us

Did you ever drive through Amsterdam and notice how traffic lights respond to traffic in real-time? They receive data from sensors and cars, adjusting light cadence and timing, thereby reducing road congestion – a smart way to improve a city.

Each city is different. Each city must satisfy its own particular set of needs and challenges. Each city therefore has its own smart city vision. But what exactly does that mean?

We have invited three specialist guest speakers, who will shine their light on how Australian cities are becoming smart cities.

Paul Budde will explain the ins and outs of a smart city. He will answer questions such as; what are smart cities and how are they created, which cities are the front runners in Australia, and what is envisioned for smart cities of the future.

Lani Refiti will talk about the critical infrastructure necessary for a smart city and about the roles played by cybersecurity and data management.

Matt Schultz will discuss the progress in the Ipswich/Springwood area, as a well-known case study for smart cities.

The Program

5.30pm arrival for a 6.00pm start.

6.00pm – 6.05pm  Welcome
6.05pm – 6.30pm  Paul Budde
6.30pm – 6.55pm  Lani Refiti
6.55pm – 7.15pm  Networking
7.15pm – 7.40pm  Matt Schultz
7.40pm – 8.00pm  Q&A with panel
8.00pm – 8.45pm  Networking

Catering is provided by our Event Partner.

Our Speakers

Paul Budde
Chief Executive Officer, Paul Budde Consultancy

Paul Budde is the CEO of Paul Budde Consulting, an independent consultancy company. Paul specialises in the strategic planning of government and business innovation and transformation around the digital, sharing and interconnected economy, resulting in the building of smart cities and smart communities (including e-health, e-education, smart grids, smart transport and digital media).

Lani Refiti
Partner in Smart Cities and Cyber Risk Advisory, Deloitte

Lani Refiti is an innovative leader in the area of business technology and consulting, amassing over 20 years experience with expertise in IoT & A.I, risk/cybersecurity, startups and building and leading highly successful teams.

He advises several startups in the the areas of technology and business/market strategy and serve as Chief Executive Officer of IoTSec Australia Inc, an industry advocacy and research initiative to promote secure practices in the IoT ecosystem.

Matt Schultz
National President, the Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA)
Smart City Manager, the city of Ipswich

Matt Schultz is an Executive leader with expertise in all facets of next-generation connectivity including 5G, digital transformation, Smart City & Internet of Things, and data-driven strategy and delivery within high-profile operations.

Matt is skilled in collaborating within organizations and industry to achieve business, financial and service delivery objectives.

Tickets

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