Technology has long been the catalyst driving the evolution of infrastructure in global cities. Significant advancements in transportation, infrastructure, energy usage, and connectivity have influenced urban planning and design, affecting how we interact with our surroundings in nearly every capacity. From the evolution of personal passenger cars to the adoption of autonomous taxis, to electronic data collection and more efficient management of resources, this session will discuss the future of the urban areas we live in and advise on how to best navigate potential obstacles and unintended consequences of adopting exponentially advancing technologies.

Moderator

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, Director's Fellow, MIT Media Lab; Founder, Barjeel Art Foundation

Speakers

Lukasz Gadowski, Founder, Team Europe; Chairman, Volocopter

Karl Magnus Olsson, Chief Xperience Officer and Co-Founder, Careem

Hamed Zaghw, Chief Executive, AECOM Middle East Ltd.