The session focused on what key practitioners think “smart city” means in a South African — or specific city — context.
We looked at illustrations that applied (and even problematised) the concept, but also ones that began to give a sense of where we could be going with this idea. How can various actors in the civic tech space (techies, entrepreneurs, industry players, community residents, public duty-bearers, academics, etc.) contribute to smarter cities?
Our Speakers
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Minju No - Smart Cities expert: The World Bank
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Phathizwe Malinga - CEO: Sqwidnet
The CTIN monthly “food for thought” breakfast sessions are intended to offer a platform for collective information sharing / shared learning; profiling (and analysing) of innovative initiatives and practices; topical civic tech community conversations; and networking. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated.