Smart Provinces Summit 2015 28 th & 29 th January 2015, Hotel Al Khozama, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Transforming Smart Cities to Kingdom-wide Smart Provinces
SASIA ENDORSEMENT LETTER The Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association is pleased to endorse and support the Smart Provinces which will be held on the 28 th & 29th of January 2015 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia provinces leaders & respective infrastructure developers are transforming smart cities to Kingdom- wide smart provinces with the vision to enable all participating stakeholders in developing & deploying inter- operable & secure infrastructure frameworks. The resounding commitment and support of the Saudi Arabia province leaders, their governments and infrastructure developers is to provide the Kingdom s citizens with more convenient and comfortable style of living. Nispana proudly announces The Smart Provinces Summit scheduled on the 28th & 29th January, 2015, Riyadh Saudi Arabia in association with the ITS Arab, Riyadh Techno Valley and Saudi Tabreed as the principal supporting partners. This exclusive forum will ensure, enable and equip the Kingdom s Stakeholders such as province authorities, infrastructure project developers, public safety authorities and emergency response authorities with smart cities technologies & secure ICT solutions. The summit is divided into 12 main streams which are Core Infrastructure solutions, ICT Cloud based cities, Intelligent Transport Systems, Smart Grids and Smart Metering operations, E Governance, E Education, E Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, Emergency Command response, Renewable Energy and Inter- operable, Secure Cyber projects and many more & Waste Management E- Solutions. We hope this summit will provide a useful platform for various stakeholders to exchange experiences, debate divergent viewpoints, ideas and come up with innovative solutions which lead to faster developments across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association compliments the organizers for the continuous efforts in the sector and wishes the endeavor a grand success in 2015 and beyond. Sincerely yours, Browning Rockwell Executive Director
Smart Provinces Summit 2015 28th & 29th January 2015, Hotel Al Khozama, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Key Speakers Mohammed Serroukh Director General ITS Arab Abdulsalam Al- Mobayed Vice President Saudi Tabreed Dr Abdulaziz Aldusari CEO Riyadh Techno Valley Samir Abbass Hassan Economic Expert & Public Policy Adviser Dr. Al-Motrif Sr ICT consultant government institutions CEO, New Thinkers Waleed Jomah General Director Deputy of Sustainable Social Development PME Abdulrahman (A.R.) M. Alamoud Professor Microelectronics and Solar PV Energy at (KSU) Mostafa Omaish ED Consultant / Health Informatician King Hamad Hospital/ Royal Clinics Dr Eng. Mohammed Alhaj Hussein Board member and head of Research SGBC Emad Alrajih Board member Council of Saudi Chambers & CEO ARC Faisal Rahiman Pazheri Saudi Aramco Chair in Electrical Power Dept Electrical Engineering King Saud University Summit Overview The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has already stepped into the future of innovation technology where the respective leaders and infrastructure developers are transforming Smart Economic Cities into Kingdom wide Smart Provinces and focusing on a sustainable and smart future. Smart cities are the next stage in the process of urbanization as there is a growing population out of which more than 50% of the country s population is living in cities. A city can be considered smart when there are investments, participatory action and engagement in areas such as Social and Economical Development, Transport Modernization, Implementation and Integration of Modern (ICT) Communication for a Secure Infrastructure, Fuel Sustainable Economic Development, Wise Management of Natural Resources, Introduction of Smart Grids and Metering Systems to reduce energy losses and all of this to provide a well connected and high quality of life. For sustainable prosperity, the systems need to be managed optimally. The systems need to become smarter, secure, more efficient and environmentally friendly, on various intelligence projects and visions of the future. We study the current market to identify key trends and issues so we can create and provide the right platform to discuss various solutions for an efficient and well connected future focusing on implementations and integration of smart grids, smart metering and an ICT infrastructure. Hence, Nispana brings to you "The Smart Provinces Summit" Saudi Arabia which is on the 28th & 29th January, 2015 will enable and equip the Kingdom s Stakeholders such as Province Authorities, Infrastructure Project Developers, Public Safety Authorities, Education Authorities, Medical and Healthcare Authorities, Transport Authorities and Emergency Response Authorities with Smart Cities Technologies & Secure ICT Solutions that will be the main drivers for: Smart Cities and Smart Provinces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Upcoming Economic cities in KSA, Telecom Industry ICT solutions and its integration into the existing cities and upcoming cities Smart Grids and Smart metering Operations Smart Transport Hubs and Operations Smart Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources for green energy E - Healthcare Projects & Operations E - Education E - Governance Projects & Operations Emergency Command & Response Projects & Operations Kingdom-wide Inter-Operable & Secure Cyber Projects Telecom Operators covering Smart Provinces with wide spectrum end to end services Efficient waste Management in economic cities Supporting Partners Association Partners News Partner Intelligence Partner Media Partners
Who will attend? Local Government (Municipalities) Head of Planning Head of Strategy & Planning Head of Safety & Security Head of ICT Head of Health and Safety Head of Electricity Head of Engineering Head of Sports and Recreation Project/Programme Manager Sustainability Project/Programme Manager Transport, Roads Project/Programme Manager: Planning and Building Development Project/Programme Manager: Spatial Planning and Urban Design Project/Programme Manager: Smart City/Sustainable City Project/Programme Manager: Environmental Resource Management Project/Programme Manager: Economic and Human Development Project/Programme Manager: Tourism Project/Programme Manager: Water and Sanitation Managers and Mayors of recognized Smart Cities Procurement officers Provincial Government Directors-General of the Provincial Governments MECs of Provincial Departments National Government Policy Strategy Managers Directors-General of Environmental Affairs, Water Affairs, Energy, Human Settlements, Science & Technology, Trade & Industry, Economic Development, Public Works, Basic Education, Higher Education, Communication, Tourism, Sport & Recreation etc. Stakeholders in Smart City planning Utility Companies Innovation Directors Business Development Directors Building industry Architects and Urban Planners Construction & Property Developers Building System solution providers Benefits of Attending Understand advanced methods and practices to identify key trends in the country. Hear regional and international experts and understand need for Infrastructural Development and implementation of technologies to develop and enhance living comfort among people Learning and interacting with experts from Smart Grid systems and technologies to develop and enhance power production, transmission and distribution Gain exposure on ICT solutions and the future connectivity between all within a Smart Cities Recognize key innovation technologies available in Smart and intelligent Transport systems. Identify key growth and demand trends of the Telecom Industry and large Investments in IoT by 2020 Implement and integrate Artificial Intelligence for monitoring and running a smooth functional smart city Meet and network with key decision makers from local government bodies and regional utility firms Discern the modern renewable energy innovations and technologies emerging in the market for a cleaner sustainable environment Collaborate and meet international and local financial institutions to understand about their investment strategies for Saudi Arabia Stream A Stream B Stream C Stream D Stream E Stream F Smart Economic Cities and Smart Provinces Smart Grids and Smart Metering Systems Creating an energy-efficient culture E-Education, E-Healthcare, E-Governance Smart Telecom and Integrating ICT solutions Integrating Artificial Intelligence Renewable Energy Sources Waste management through E-solutions Water management and Desalination requirement
Agenda 28th & 29th January 2015, Hotel Al Khozama, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Smart Provinces Summit 2015 Day 1 Wednesday 28th January 2015 8:00 Registration 9:00 Recital from Holy Quran 9:15 Chairman s welcome and Opening Remarks 9:30 Smart Cities and Smart Provinces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The challenges/issues from the existing infrastructure and resources Linking Smart Province Leaders & Citizens: Wide spectrum E-Government Programs What are the promises of smart cities, and how are they taking hold? 10:00 Upcoming economic cities in KSA - Infrastructural Development, Planning and vision The strategic plan ahead for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Economic Cities and Quality of Life - Creation of a Low Ecological foot print How can 21st Century cities be smart, efficient, and still be about people Determining how best to position your region's strengths and evolve to be recognized globally as a leader in innovation as an "Intelligent City" 10:30 Coffee Networking Break 11:00 Telecom Operators covering Smart Provinces with wide spectrum end to end services Mobile M2M - machine to machine innovations Big data and big investments by structuring the required framework using cloud services Creating the future workspace for the Digital Native - (Telecoms Provider Role in the ICT World) 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Panel Discussion Sourcing Smart Province systems as the key role of Project Stakeholders [Session Moderator will host the Q&A Round with Delegates and Panel Members 14:00 Smart Transport Hubs and Operations, Airports - Railways - Roads Urban and regional sustainable transportation and Benefit from advances in ITS - Smart Networks For The Urban Environment Connective bridge between people and transport with Easy Information Access, Live Feeds and Current Updates Negotiate collaborative public-private partnerships Secure and automation enhancement for energy saving and precise systems 14:30 Coffee Networking Break 15:00 E - Governance Projects & Operations E-Government to bolster Economic cities with real time information through mobile apps and technology Upcoming transformation City Services and Citizen Expectations Achieving Efficiency with Smart Lighting Technologies Build better IT infrastructure and get it financed 15:30 E - Healthcare Projects & Operations Automation Solutions for the Healthcare and Medical Industry - Smart & Green Hospitals Connecting Communities for better health through EHR, HIE, Data Analytics and Innovative Uses of Technology Collaborate with local institutions to commercialize revolutions in industry 16:00 E - Education How can 21st Century education program s be delivered towards learning through Cloud Management Revolutionize how eservices are provided, designed, and delivered for academic excellence Interactive Digital/Smart Classroom Technology Solution for Teaching-Learning Smart education to all levels - Campus Management Solution, Industry-Academic Collaboration Initiative End Of Day 1 13:30 ICT solutions and its integration into the existing cities and upcoming cities, Automation projects ICT Promoting Sustainable Growth in Future of GCC Cities Building the infrastructure necessary for smart city success Selling your initiative and securing buy in
Agenda 28th & 29th January 2015, Hotel Al Khozama, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Smart Provinces Summit 2015 Day 2 Thursday 29th January 2015 8:30 Registration, refreshments and networking 9:00 Recital from Holy Quran 9:15 Chairman s welcome and Opening Remarks 9:30 Evolution in Smart Grids Enhancing the voltage and grid controls to Increase Efficient Power transmission Grid automation via Digital Grids and Smart metering Operations Regulatory and Financial Framework and Privacy Challenges of the smart grid Smart Grids Assets and Smart Grid Operations: Demand Side Response & Management Virtual Power Plant (VPP) - To tailor electricity supply and demand through software innovations 10:00 Financial Modeling and Structure for Smart Cities Financing Models for Smart Cities Guarantees to banks and private investors: sheltering the private sector for first losses of projects Equity capital and loans for projects that foster the economic development Low-cost medium and long-term capital for largescale government and private industrial projects 10:30 Coffee Networking Break 11:00 Implementing a Smart City Vision Across Departments to Achieve Buy In at the Highest City Levels and Improve Communication Building the infrastructure necessary for smart city success Determining where the most impact will be Selling your initiative and securing buy in 11:30 Smart Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources for green energy (Solar, Hydro, Wind and nuclear energy) 13:30 Emergency Command & Response Projects & Operations (including Security and Surveillance) The Importance of secure Large-Scale Data Sharing Platforms and Strategies to Build Community Prosperity and Improve Emergency Services Determine which data should be shared, and by whom Risk and Disaster management tools 14:00 Introduction of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Provinces Data analytics through different Technologies under the "Internet of Things" a market to hit $7.5 trillion by 2020 Use of Sensors, Wearable's and wireless devices for a Smarter World Universal data collection, analyzation, processing and response for Automation in Smart Cities 14:30 Coffee Networking Break 15:00 Smart Water Management requirement Saudi Arabia s Energy Nexus via Smart Utilities & Infrastructure Networks Requirement of clean water sources and discussing large investment of over $7.2 billion in water Desalination Plants Smart Metering of water supplied and recycle and reuse of waste water 15:30 Efficient and Smart Waste Management in Economic cities Heavy Investments of close to SR 36 billion in municipal services sector in implementing a sustainable waste management strategy Implementing (4R's) - reduce, reuse, recycle and recover Environmentally friendly recycling and waste management initiatives - waste-to-energy conversion systems Economic, Environmentally friendly and efficient utilization of green energy in Saudi Arabia The Importance of Improving Collaboration with the Private Sector to Drive the Kingdoms economic growth through clean renewable and sustainable energy Economic returns resulting from the sale of energy produced or saved and fed into the grid Introducing GIS, micro grids and more - For better channeling/monitoring options, to increase efficiency and reduce wastage and cost End of Day 2 Event by 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Panel Discussion Assessing the most feasible Roadmap in developing ICT & Cloud based Provinces [Session Moderator will host the Q&A Round with Delegates and Panel Members For Speaking Opportunities Contact Garry Subaiah - Conference Producer garry.subaiah@nispana.com