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Concepts such as "smart cities" and "digital rural cities" highlight the significant role that data utilization has played in urban planning. However, as urban development progresses, it is becoming increasingly important to consider how to coexist with values that are difficult to quantify, such as the everyday scenery of our lives and cultural activities, rather than focusing solely on efficiency.

By 2050, the question of how urban data should be utilized will require a fresh discussion. The challenge will be not only to improve efficiency but also to reflect the emotions and connections of the people living in these cities. In this session, experts and practitioners in urban data will be invited to explore the current state, challenges, and potential of data utilization in urban spaces.

The discussion will also delve into how to create cities that support human activities through the effective use of data. A key focus will be on how data can be leveraged to draw out the creativity and diversity of communities. Ultimately, participants will engage in discussions about how to realize the "co-creation process between data and humanity" in the cities of 2050, aiming to envision a future urban landscape where human well-being and technological advancement coexist.

Cast

Moderator

Tomokazu IWABUCHI

UrbanixCo., Ltd. . Kyushu University

Born in Fukuoka in 1996. CEO of Urbanix Co., Ltd. Currently enrolled in the doctoral program at the Urban Design Laboratory, Kyushu University. Selected for the Next-Generation Researchers Challenging Research Program. Previously worked and engaged in smart city initiatives and inter-city collaborations.

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Soma Suzuki

Spatial Pleasure Co., Ltd.

Born 1993, Osaka. While studying physical engineering at Kyoto University, he moved around Australia, Boston and South America for three years. After graduation, he studied urban spatial analysis as a master's student at the Institute of Spatial Analysis, University of London (UCL Bartlett School), and founded Spatial Pleasure in May 2019.

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Dana Shukirbayeva

Founder of FOREST HERO | Co-Founder of Qala AI | WEF Global Shapers

Dana Shukirbayeva is ESG Professional and Impact Entrepreneur, Founder of Climate Action Initiative Central Asia NGO, Climate Adviser and Sustainability Consultant. Dana is Forbes 30 under 30, UN Youth Advisory Board Member and the winner of COP28 Women Climate Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition, she is the alumna of Cartier Women's Initiative Academy 2023, WiSER (Masdar Initiative) Pioneer 2024 and Curator of Global Shapers Hub in Astana, Kazakhstan (World Economic Forum Initiative).

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Irvan A. Sutiono

WEF Global Shaper,Jakarta Hub

⁠Born in Jakarta in 1994. Head of Innovation and Asset Management at PT Anantagraha Jaya Mandiri, a local, Indonesian construction firm. Manages its real estate portfolio while spearheading the local construction company's transition to green construction practices to minimize environmental impact and maximize energy efficiency. World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers, and served as an official delegate representing the global youth at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Switzerland.

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The Future of Community and Mobility Week

Blueprint for Future Cities "2050": Designing Future Society for Our Lives Agenda 2025 Co-created Programme

[The Vision for 2050] A world where urban data supports our lives and fosters diverse and creative human activities. In a future where data utilization continues to advance, how can we harness human creativity and diversity? Moreover, how can we achieve a balance between efficiency and the harmonious integration of "data" and "human values"? This session will explore the potential of data in city-making while envisioning the cities of the future.

  • 2025.05.24[Sat]

    18:0020:00

    (Venue Open 17:30)

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