Smart City Expo of Buenos Aires: what to expect from the smart cities event that takes place in the city

Smart City Expo will take place from today to tomorrow at the Buenos Aires Congress Center. This is the second edition of one of the most important events in the world for smart cities.

More than 200 local and international speakers will attend the meeting. Officials will participate, such as Alejandro Finocchiaro, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of the Nation; Andrés Ibarra, Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Ministers and Secretary of the Government of Modernization; Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, Head of Government of the City of Buenos Aires and Soledad Acuña, Minister of Education and Innovation of the City, among others.

There will also be representatives of governments from other countries Finland, Brazil, Uruguay, Israel, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Chile and Russia to share their experiences in innovation respective regions.

At the same time, more than 150 business leaders and representatives of organizations such as the World Bank will give lectures; GSMA, an entity integrated by more than 800 mobile operators or CESSI (Argentine Chamber of Software).

One of the axes of the meeting will be smart mobility. In this direction, digital technologies applied to the transportation system will be badyzed to improve traffic, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and reduce costs. The use of Big Data, management programs and electric vehicles will be the protagonists of the discussions that will take place.

Urban services and sustainable productions

It will also address the new challenges posed by the new urban agenda, in which the focus is on creating a more sustainable production model in cities. The idea is that the metropolis promotes models of economic development, promote solutions and business models related to energy efficiency.

Reduce the digital divide

The digital divide is synonymous with inequality. That is why today, in many countries around the world, policies are being implemented to ensure that the most vulnerable citizens not only have access to the Internet, but also develop and acquire digital tools for further integration.

Collaborative platforms and open government are other examples of integration which are already underway in this country and in other countries of the world and will be discussed at the meeting.

Innovation in the city

Artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain go through different aspects of everyday life. These technologies enable the development of smart cities as well as new forms of communication and management. As part of the Smart City exhibition, we will badyze the impact of these different types of innovations on government systems, mobility and the link between citizens.

Education for the 21st century

With the advancement of technology, the world of education must also face challenges. The idea is to badyze experiences in other countries, such as Finland, where the primary goal of the school is to foster critical thinking and skills development so that students can adapt to a multicultural environment. and constantly evolving.

Monitors and sensors help improve traffic management, garbage collection and public transport efficiency. Added to this are smart cameras that enhance security and act as soon as an incident occurs.