Day 2 - Welcome Note | Smart Cities

Cities with Soul: Designing for People, Planet & Purpose Built to Think, Designed to CareWhere smart cities meet sustainability, and design serves people, planet, and purpose. Explore how urban innovation is fostering climate-resilient infrastructure, inclusive design, circular economies, and cultural identity. From accessible mobility to community-first planning, this day brings together global visionaries and Saudi pioneers creating cities that are not only intelligent-but deeply human, sustainable, and built to last.