5th Future Cities Summit 2023 | TraiCon | 19 September 2023 | TBA, Kuwait

The previous editions in Kuwait & KSA received a prodigious response. With the upcoming edition in 2023, we assure another power-packed Conference increasing the presence of stakeholders and, subject matter experts, sharing knowledge and ideas and, fostering collaboration and partnerships.

This event serves as an exceptional assemblage that brings together policymakers, industry experts, urban planners, architects, engineers, technology providers, academics, and stakeholders to exchange valuable insights on the significance of using technology to foster sustainable cities.

The event aims to highlight the importance of smart cities in promoting sustainable development, showcase Kuwait's roadmap towards the implementation of smart city technologies, and identify opportunities and challenges in urban development, implementation of advanced technologies to create sustainable cities.

Kuwait is embracing the concept of smart cities… it is among those countries that are investing heavily in Smart City Technologies. The government has launched several initiatives to modernize the country's infrastructure, improve public services, and enhance the quality of life for its citizens. Kuwait's investment in smart healthcare systems, e-government services, smart transportation systems, and waste management solutions, alongside its deployment of smart energy management systems, highlights the country's strong commitment to developing sustainable and technologically advanced cities.

The Future Cities Summit offers an opportunity to delve further into the latest trends and best practices in smart city development in Kuwait, positioning the event as a catalyst for the country's growth as a hub for innovative and sustainable urban centers. The high-profile event features Keynote presentations, Tech Talks, Panel Discussions, case studies, Key Sponsors & Exhibitors, a Start-up zone, Product Showcase, B2B Meetings, unlimited networking opportunities, and more…

2023 Speakers

Husain AlNakkas
Manager of Information Technology Department, National Assembly of Kuwait

AYA Nuray Gokalp
Founder, Global Tech City

Laila Al Hadhrami
Managing Director, C3 Advisory

Dr. Dheeraj Bhardwaj
Group CEO, City Group Co

Abdullah Albaker
Founder & CEO, Al Baker & Associates Law Firm

Abdullah Al-Najjar
IT Director, Health Assurance Hospitals Company – DHAMAN

Dr. Shaheela Banu Abdul Majeed
Chief Information Security Officer, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company

Mercedes Vázquez
General Manager, ESK Holding

Ajai Thomas
Chief Financial Officer, Kuwait International Bank

Tamer El-Hossary
Enterprise Architecture Consultant, Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC)

Mai AlOwaish
Chief Data & Innovation Officer, Gulf Bank

Jamilah Alotaibi
Chairwoman, The Kuwait Youth Assembly Platform Committee

Amer Alamer, a.k.a Lamar Sidwell
Board Member, Forward Echelon Venture Capital

Eng. Ahmed Baioumy
Digital Transformation Lead, New Mowasat Hospital

Duha S
Senior Manager - Technology and Digital Transformation, Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co.

Dr. Rami AlSahhar
Director, IT Consulting, Protiviti

Hassan Choudhry
Chief Financial Officer, Umm Al Hayman for Wastewater Treatment Company K.S.P.C.

Dr. Manal Al-Hasawi
Founding Partner, Think Tank Strategy & Development Consulting

Dr. Salah Omran
Sr. BIM Manager, Turner International Middle East

Mathew Thomas
IT Manager, Nasco Group

2023 Partners

SUSTAINABILITY PARTNER:
• C3 Advisiory

EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL PARTNERS:
• Eye of Riyadh
• Eye of Dubai