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World Cities Summit 2024
World Cities Summit 2024
Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Rejuvenate, Reinvent, Reimagine
Singapore Management University(SMU) reprises its role as Patron Sponsor at the World Cities Summit (WCS), reaffirming its commitment to urban innovation. Alongside the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), WCS unites global leaders to address urban challenges. With the theme "Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Rejuvenate, Reinvent, Reimagine", SMU's continuing participation reflects its dedication to shaping urban landscapes and fostering resilient, sustainable, and liveable cities.
Recap SMU's participation in 2022 here
Special Highlights
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Lily Kong
President,
Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Social Sciences,
Singapore Management University
Sunday, 2 June 2024
- 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm: Opening Address at Science of Cities Symposium
- Venue: Hall 405B
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Speech at the WCS Mayors' Forum*
*By invite only
Monday, 3 June 2024
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am: Panel Speaker at WCS Opening Plenary
- Venue: Engage Theatre 2
- 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm: Opening Address at Science of Cities Symposium
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Winston Chow
Professor of Urban Climate, Pillar Lead (Urban Infrastructure),
Singapore Management University;
Co-Chair Working Group II, IPCC
Monday, 3 June 2024
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Panel Speaker at Resilient & Regenerative Cities Plenary 2
- Topic: How do cities accelerate towards urban regeneration in harmony with nature?
- Venue: Hall 405B
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Panel Speaker at Resilient & Regenerative Cities Plenary 2
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Orlando Woods
Associate Professor of Geography,
Director, SMU Urban Institute,
Singapore Management University
Sunday, 2 June 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Panel Moderator at WCS Young Leaders Symposium*
- Topic: Building resilience, through community building and identity
*By invite only
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Panel Moderator at Smart Cities Plenary 1
- Topic: How do we create human-centric smart cities?
- Venue: Hall 404A
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Panel Moderator at WCS Young Leaders Symposium*
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Aidan Wong
Assistant Professor of Urban Studies (Education),
Deputy Director, Wee Kim Wee Centre,
Singapore Management University
Sunday, 2 June 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Panel Moderator at WCS Young Leaders Symposium
- Topic: Building Tomorrow: Smart Technologies for Resilient and Inclusive Communities
- Venue: MR331
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Panel Moderator at WCS Young Leaders Symposium
Meet us at WCS 2024
1. Engage with groundbreaking research through SMU Urban Institute's core research focal points: Urban Growth, Urban Life, and Urban Infrastructure.
2. Explore pioneering projects spearheaded by the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), illuminating pathways toward a brighter future on a global scale.
3. Engage with us at our exhibition booth to participate in lively discussions and cultivate meaningful connections.
4. Make a pledge towards one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals at our booth, and receive a limited edition gift from us.
Engaged City University in the Heart of Asia
With unwavering dedication to innovation and interdisciplinary research, SMU leverages expertise, knowledge and insights to tackle the dynamic challenges of urbanisation head-on. Join us in our shared mission to foster resilience and sustainability for cities across the globe.
SMU Startup Showcase
Under the guidance of seasoned industry professionals, the SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) stands as a dynamic hub propelling the growth of tomorrow's leaders.
Globally, IIE's influence reverberates through initiatives focused on urban challenges and sustainability.
Catch a glimpse of these three exciting startups' projects at the World Cities Summit 2024!
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Osiris: AI-driven monitoring for healthier crops
Osiris pioneers sustainable urban farming with sensor tech and AI analytics, optimising crop growth and revolutionising agricultural practices. They are currently conducting three pilot tests: industrial machine monitoring at PBA Technology, IoT integration at Singapore Indoor Farm to reduce labour, and hydroponic duckweed farming with an alternative protein startup.
Lwin Maung Maung Thaw, Kaung Nyan Lin and Kumaraguru s/o Sanmugam, SMU Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) undergraduates
Click to learn more: https://osiris.sg
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Alterpacks: Zero-waste food packaging from spent grains
Alterpacks transforms packaging with organic, biodegradable containers from food by-products, cutting waste. It replaces Styrofoam in supermarkets and explores medical and semiconductor packaging. Supported by Temasek Foundation, Alterpacks has won awards globally, including the DBS Foundation Business for Impact Grant Award.
Karen Cheah, graduated from SMU’s Master of Science in Innovation (Class of 2019)
Click to learn more: https://alterpacks.com/ -
Fogo Fungi: Re-using food waste to grow gourmet mushrooms
Fogo Fungi converts waste into gourmet mushrooms using innovative cultivation techniques. Their 4,000-square-foot indoor farm yields 24 tonnes of fresh mushrooms annually. With eight varieties and plans for expansion, Fogo Fungi serves hotels, restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets. They will soon launch a mini modular farm to educate on urban food security and waste reduction with edible displays.
Ryan Ong, graduated from SMU’s Bachelor of Business Management (Class of 2019)
Click to learn more: https://fogofungi.com/
Curated Sustainability Programmes
Embark on a learning journey and upskill yourself with an SMU Masters in Sustainability or continuing education programmes from SMU, Executive Development (ExD) and SMU Academy (SMUA).
Discover a world of boundless opportunities and unleash your full potential.