The Future of Smart Cities & Governments
Building intelligent, sustainable, citizen-centric urban ecosystems
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Cities and governments are becoming digital organisms. Richard discusses how data, AI, blockchain, and connected infrastructure can help solve urban challenges like mobility, energy efficiency, and public safety.
He explores case studies of cities implementing predictive maintenance, digital twins, and real-time service platforms. Governance models for data privacy and citizen engagement are also covered.
The keynote inspires public leaders to think beyond efficiency—toward trust, inclusion, and long-term sustainability.
The content is specifically adapted to your municipality or public sector organization, addressing your priorities and local context.
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As a futurist, keynote speaker, and trendwatcher, Richard van Hooijdonk is an authority on new technology. He has several chip implants because he wants to physically experience the future.
His inspiration sessions have been attended by over 550,000 people. He has given more than 2,000 lectures across 35 countries. With his international research team, he researches many trends in the field of robotics, drones, self-driving systems, 3D & 4D printing, sensors, blockchain, quantum computing, neurotech, biotech, platforms and augmented & virtual reality. Combined with artificial intelligence, these technologies offer groundbreaking opportunities, but also lead to challenges and threats for people, organisations and governments.
Richard is driven by a desire to inject innovation and imagination into the mindsets of the people and organisations who are going to shape the world of tomorrow. With the right forward-looking mindset, he believes that we can better effect change for the improvement of our health, happiness, and prosperity.
Renowned trendwatcher and futurist and the man with several chip implants in his body.
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