3rd Edition
International Conference & Exhibition 2024
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10th October 2024 – 11th October 2024, Double Tree by Hilton, Melaka
Welcome to SMIX2024
Join us for an insightful journey into the future of smart cities at SMIX2024, themed “Better Cities: Global Mindset with Local Adaptability.” This event will bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss and shape the strategies and technologies that will drive urban transformation.
Why Melaka?
Melaka, a city known for its vibrant cultural heritage and strategic location, is embarking on a transformative journey to become a global leader in smart city innovation.
SMIX 2024
This year, SMIX2024 will be hosting a series of sessions featuring both local and international speakers to ensure the highest level of engagement for all delegates and stakeholders.
Melaka’s Smart City Vision:
Enhanced Connectivity: Upgraded digital infrastructure to ensure seamless connectivity and efficient city management.
Smart Transportation: Implementation of intelligent transportation systems to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and promote sustainable transit options.
Energy Efficiency: Adoption of smart grids and renewable energy sources to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
Citizen Engagement: Development of platforms that enable greater citizen participation and feedback in city governance and services.
Conference Agenda
| No. | Session | Topics* |
| 1. | Keynote Address | Digital And Democratic Challenges Fo Smart Cities Around The World |
| 2. | Fireside Chat | Smart Governance And New Economy Models In The Digital Era |
| 3. | Mayor’s Forum | The Green Challenge – Decarbonizatiom, Energy And Climate Emergency |
| 4. | Case Study 1 | Smart Citizens – Empowering Digital Future Workforce |
| 5. | Panel Discussion 1 | New Mobility Solutions – Data Driven Predictions |
| 6. | Case Study 2 | The Path To Future Of Energy |
| 7. | Case Study 3 | A Look Into The Lion City : Whole – of – Government Data and Open Data |
| 8. | Panel Discussion 2 | Digital Trust – A Discourse on Data Protection , 5G and IoT |
*Subject To Changes
Corporate Rate
- Full access to conference & exhibitions
- Meals during the conference
- Exclusive SMIC 2024 Participant Lanyard & Gift Bag
- E-certificate as SMIC 2024 Participant
Government Rate
- Full access to conference & exhibitions
- Meals during the conference
- Exclusive SMIC 2024 Participant Lanyard & Gift Bag
- E-certificate as SMIC 2024 Participant
SPEAKERS
Ibrahim Sani
Yayasan Peneraju
Malaysia
Krista Milne
City of Melbourne
Australia
Mark Thomas
New Zealand
Yimin Zhou
Singapore
Eugene Noh
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
South Korea
Matthias Gelber
Indoor Care
Philipines
Dr. Gary Theseira
Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM)
Malaysia
We understand that you are eager to know who will be speaking at our conference, and we promise to reveal the full list of speakers in due time. Rest assured, our roster includes individuals with diverse expertise spanning urban planning, sustainable technologies, data analytics, and much more. We appreciate your patience and look forward to unveiling our exceptional speakers soon.
Ibrahim Sani, Chief Executive Officer, Yayasan Peneraju
Ibrahim Sani ACMA CGMA, has extensive experience in finance, banking, strategy, business intelligence, capital market and media. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) and is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Previously, he had served at EONCAP Islamic Bank Berhad (later known as Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad) and CIMB Investment Bank before diversifying his career in the world of broadcasting with BFM and Astro
Matthias Gelber, Co-Founder, Indoor Care
Matthias Gelber is an international ESG and Sustainability expert who supports various sustainable brands with their ESG and NetZero journey. In 2022 he completed a two-and-a-half-year assignment as ESG advisor at the Philippines Stock Exchange. He was voted Greenest Person on the Planet in 2008 and has given talks in 42 countries internationally and five times at TEDx events. Between 2004 and 2016 he lived in Malaysia under MM2H and was a member of the Malaysian Association of professional speakers. He gave many talks for corporates in Malaysia, government and university/schools inspiring many young people on their sustainability journey with his inspirational and practical content. Matthias holds a master’s degree in environmental science from Brunel University, UK, and now lives a happy family life in the Philippines. He is a regular trainer and advisor for various industries, has recently co-founded the ESG innovation hub and designed the Certified ESG Innovator training program.
Dr. Gary Theseira, Director and Council member, Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM)
Dr. Gary Theseira is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Asia School of Business (ASB) and a Director and Council member at Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM). He is an accomplished communicator on Climate Impacts, Governance Frameworks, Corporate Sustainability, ESG compliance and the SDGs, and facilitates a Global Association of Risk Professionals Certification Course on Climate Risk Management. He currently assists the Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) leading the Climate Data Catalogue Review Committee under Bank Negara, serves on the National Climate Change Advisory Panel and the Selangor State Action Council on Climate Change (IKLIM) as a subject matter expert.
Yimin Zhou, Urban Development and Smart City Consultant, World Bank
Yimin supports smart city strategies and action planning in World Bank client countries. Before joining the World Bank in 2023, Yimin held various roles with the Singapore government for 14 years. He took the lead in transitioning Singapore’s urban planning towards data-driven practices as well as establishing the ASEAN Smart Cities Framework for 10 ASEAN member countries. Additionally, Yimin led policy research on emerging trends and innovations and piloted solutions to ensure Singapore’s readiness for the future.
Yimin’s academic background is in Urban Planning and Geographic Information Systems and he holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University where he was a Mason Fellow. He also serves as an adjunct Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore.
Krista Milne, Chief Heat Officer, City of Melbourne
Krista is Co-Chief Heat Officer and Director of Climate Change and City Resilience. She leads initiatives to achieve a net zero emissions city by 2040 that is well adapted to climate change. She has over 20 years experience is climate action, environmental policy and regulations and corporate sustainability.
Eugene Noh, Strategic Advisor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Mark Thomas, Australia New Zealand Smart Cities Council’s Future of Place Taskforce
Mark is an entrepreneur and smart cities expert. He specialises in smart city development focusing on urban mobility, city digitisation strategy, new technology utilisation and climate tech. He’s passionate about using technology to better address urban climate challenges, build greater economic opportunities and boost citizen engagement. He is a regular international speaker and media commentator on these issues.
Mark founded the advisory services business Serviceworks. He was also an elected member of Australasia’s largest local authority and the one of the world’s most liveable city, Auckland New Zealand, for six years.
He received the Leadership Award for Outstanding Contribution towards building Smart Cities, the Asia Smart Cities Excellence Award, and has been part of the Top 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leaders.
He is an experienced director and has held governance roles across a range of private, public and not-for-profit organisations.
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10 October 2024 – 11 October 2024
Double Tree by Hilton, Melaka