Building Cities of the Future
Join the Smart Cities Council at Deep Tech Week for a dynamic and visionary session exploring how deep technologies are transforming urban life and unlocking massive global market opportunities. This session brings together leaders in innovation, mobility, investment, and design to provide a comprehensive look at the future of cities—and how to capitalize on it.
As global investment in deep tech surpasses $60 billion annually and smart transportation solutions redefine urban infrastructure, cities around the world are becoming epicenters of innovation.
The session will feature expert guidance on where the smartest investments are flowing, how governments and VCs are partnering to accelerate commercialization, and what startups need to succeed in this fast-evolving market.
Crucially, the conversation will extend beyond code and concrete—highlighting how art, architecture, and human-centered design are essential for ensuring that tomorrow’s cities are not only intelligent, but livable, inclusive, and inspiring.
Who should attend: Investors, startups, city leaders, technologists, artists, and anyone passionate about shaping the cities of the future.
This is more than a panel—it's a blueprint for building the cities we want to live in.
Speakers & Topics:
Junaid Islam (CTO Defense Tech) Host
Corey Gray (CEO Smart Cities Council) Host
Holger Schlechter (CFO IFZA) Global Deep Tech Market
Brian Flucht (Partner Global Brain Corporation) Investment
Chase Means (Partner Greenberg Traurig) Technology Expert
Arthur Mrozowski (Partner Silicon Hill Ventures) Investment
Michael Warren (Entrepreneur) Global Market Opportunities
Kevin Damoa (CEO Glid) Smart Rail Systems
Drake Burciaga (Founder Orchestra) Smart Transportation Imaging
James Leventhal (Director ICA) Art & Urban Design