TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the sixth international conference with the theme of Iran's smart cities and artificial intelligence, which is scheduled to be held from November 4 to 6.

The event will be centered around artificial intelligence (AI), AI in urban management, AI in transportation and AI-powered logistics, AI in crisis management and security, AI in healthcare and citizens’ wellbeing, smart economy and smart governance through AI, AI in environment, sustainable energy, citizens’ participation, and public services, IRNA reported.

Smart cities are known as the key to achieving a smart society and sustainable development.

The conference will bring together domestic and foreign scholars, practitioners, urban managers, industrialists, scholars, and experts, as well as knowledge-based companies, to share experiences and knowledge and accelerate the change to smart cities.

The conference will also provide an opportunity to display the latest achievements, scientific findings, technologies, techniques, and tools for implementing smart cities projects.

World Cities Day

World Cities Day is observed annually on 31 October, marking the conclusion of Urban October. First celebrated in 2014, the day features a global observance hosted by a different city each year and focuses on a specific theme.

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) declared the Day to promote interest in global urbanization and encourage cooperation among countries in addressing the challenges of urbanization and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world.

On October 31, the Global Observance of World Cities Day will be linked to people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision-making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises. It will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centered on people.

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