Advancing sustainable tech solutions for smart cities

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: The 5th edition of the Future ICT Forum for Sustainable Cities commenced on Wednesday at Hotel Shangri La, Bengaluru.

This one-day forum dedicated to collaboration and innovation highlighted technology leaders addressing urgent sustainability challenges.

As cities evolve, there's an imperative to adopt sustainable models emphasising energy efficiency, reduced consumption, and enhanced quality of life against climate change threats.

India's vision of a green economy necessitates sustainability at its developmental core.

The event showcased cutting-edge urban tech solutions and strategic initiatives from both Indian smart cities and global exemplars.

Insights from this forum are poised to influence governmental policies on ICT in urban development.

M N Anucheth IPS, Bengaluru Joint Commissioner of Traffic, said, "Technology is pivotal for crafting a sustainable future. Through open data sharing, we're enabling live simulations and sustainable mobility."

With over 40 global speakers, discussions spanned topics from New Mobility Solutions to Cybersecurity, emphasising collaborative efforts to expedite sustainable development and smart city innovations.