Conferences & Seminars

Date

22-23 November 2023 (TBD)

Venue

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, as part of Smart City Expo 2023

Agenda

Agenda as of 7 September, 2023

International Workshop
Advancing Sustainable Smart Cities for People’s Well-Being

Day 1 : 22 Nov.

  • Morning
    Center Stage
    Representatives from DLA/DEPA/JICA will be invited to the Expo opening events (TBC)

  • Break

  • 13:00-13:30
    Center Stage
    1. WS Opening Session

    Welcome and Introductory Remarks by representatives of DLA/DEPA/JICA

  • 13:30-14:00Break

  • 14:00 – 15:00
    Center Stage
    2. Panel Discussion on “Exploring Global Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Context of Thai Smart Cities”

    Global and regional partners (DEPA, ASEAN, JICA, OECD, UN- Habitat) come together to address global and regional trends, common challenges, and the role of smart cities in the context of Thai smart cities.

  • 15:00-15:30Break

  • 15:30-16:30
    Center Stage
    3. Panel Discussion on “Integrating Smart Solutions into Local Strategies”

    Thai stakeholders (DLA, DEPA, DPT, DDPM, city leaders)
    explore ways to implement innovative approaches to problem-
    solving or decision-making at the local level by utilizing smart
    technologies.

  • 15:30-16:30
    Center Stage
    3. Panel Discussion on “Integrating Smart Solutions into Local Strategies”

    Thai stakeholders (DLA, DEPA, DPT, DDPM, city leaders)
    explore ways to implement innovative approaches to problem-
    solving or decision-making at the local level by utilizing smart
    technologies.

Seminar Room

Day 2 : 23 Nov.

  • 10:00 -11:30
    Seminar Room
    4. “Enabling CLMV Smart Cities: Local Development Practices and Localization” moderated by DEPA

    (1) “Smart City Approach to Solve Urban Issues in Siem Reap” by MIYAKE Shigeki, Chief Advisor, JICA
    (2) Smart city from Lao PDR (TBC)
    (3) Smart city from Myanmar (TBC)
    (4) Smart city from Vietnam (TBC)
    Q&A

  • 11:30-12:45Lunch

  • 12:45-14:15
    Seminar Room
    5. “Pioneering Japanese Smart Cities” moderated by JICA

    (1) Overview of Japanese Smart Cities by J. CLAIR
    (2) Fukuoka city
    (3) Takamatsu city
    (4) Aizuwakamatsu city
    Q&A

  • 14:15-14:30Break

  • 14:30-16:00
    Seminar Room
    6. “Leading Thai Smart Cities” moderated by DLA and DEPA

    (1) Overview and Updates on Thai Smart Cities by DEPA
    (2) Hat Yai (collaboration with UN-Habitat and ASEAN)
    (3) Thai smart city
    (4) Thai smart city
    (5) Thai smart city
    (6) Thai smart city
    Q&A

  • 16:00-16:15Break

  • 16:15-17:45
    Seminar Room
    7. "Showcase of Smart Solutions for Thai Cities” moderated by 3 –17:45) Seminar Room DLA and JICA

    (1) Smart JAMP (Smart City supported by Japan ASEAN Mutual Partnership) by Shikiko Tatsushima, Deputy Director,
    International Policy Division Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
    Transport and Tourism, Gov. of Japan
    (2) Cloud-based Disaster prevention information OS by Go OZAWA, Manager, CTI Engineering Co., Ltd.
    (3) Area Traffic Control System in Bangkok by Mr. Sayan
    Thasanakosol, Director of Traffic System Design Section, Traffic Engineering Division, Traffic and Transportation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)
    (4) SMART & STRONG Project to Foster Mutual Development through Networked Local Authorities by Assistant Professor Nattapat Salobpl, Thammasat University and MD. Thitinal Nakphu, Bueng Yitho Municipality
    (5) Smart Means Inclusive and Accessible: Diversity/Disability
    Inclusive Development, by Kenji Kuno, Ph.D. JICA Senior
    Advisor (Disability &Development, Watcharapol
    Chuengcharoen, Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD)
    Q&A

  • 17:45-18:00
    Seminar Room
    8. Closing Session

    Concluding Remarks by DLA/DEPA/JICA

DLA : Department of Local Administration
DEPA :  Digital Economy Promotion Agency
JICA : Japan International Cooperation Agency

*As of September 9, 2023.
This information is subject to change without prior notice.