The 13th Asia Smart City Conference has ended. Thank you very much to all who participated. See you again next year in Yokohama.
OFFICIAL REPORT
With the cooperation of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and other organizations, more than 2,200 people from Japan and abroad gathered at this year’s conference under the theme of “Decarbonization”.
In the presence of 39 global cities and institutions, Mayor Yamanaka declared the Yokohama Declaration for the realization of a greener future in Asian Cities.
Download the Yokohama Declaration here
Overview of the 13th ASCC
A dynamic international conference for key players to share knowledge on developing economically, socially and environmentally sustainable urban environments, in collaboration with ASEAN cities as well as the World Bank, Asia Development Bank, academic institutions, and other major stakeholders.
Dates: October 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2024
-Oct. 22: Site visits
-Oct. 23-24: Policy dialogue with key players from Asia, etc / Business Networking Event
Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama North (Minato Mirai 21 district in Yokohama, Japan)
Format: In-person
Check the details of the conference here.
About Asia Smart City Conference
The Asia Smart City Conference (hereinafter referred to as “ASCC”) is an international conference that brings together representativesfrom Asian cities, national governments, international organizations, academic institutions, and private companies, aiming to discuss onthe realization of a sustainable city where economic growth and a favorable urban environment are compatible.
At this conference, representatives from cities will share their vision for growth as well as their current challenges and needs; privatecompanies and academic institutions will propose innovative solutions; international organizations will offer programs to support effortsby cities and private companies; and various knowledge from around the world will be shared. Furthermore, we offer an occasion forparticipants to find new business opportunities.
This time, for the first time in almost four years, the meeting will be held face-to-face.
Please click here to see the previous ASCC.
Asia Smart City Alliance (ASCA)
The Asia Smart City Alliance (ASCA) is a platform for cities, governments, private companies, and international institutions, and academics active in the field of smart city development in Asia to share knowledge and continue discussions.
The Alliance was established in response to the Yokohama Declaration announced at the 4th Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC) in 2016. In coalition with the annual Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC), cities present their urban issues and visions for growth, while private companies and academic institutions propose innovative solutions for urban issues and international organizations suggest measures and examples of potential initiatives to support these efforts, with the aim of sharing a wide range of information. Additionally, by matching the attending stakeholders, we promote the creation of opportunities for overseas infrastructure businesses. If you are interested in participating in this Alliance, please feel free to contact us.
We are also sharing knowledge via the ASCA’s Facebook and LinkedIn
Asia Smart City Alliance Official Facebook Management Policy
Asia Smart City Alliance (ASCA), City of Yokohama Official LinkedIn Management Policy
The 4th Asia Smart City Conference “Yokohama Declaration” (excerpt)
The cities and the other supporting agencies in this Asia Smart City Conference declare to form an Asia Smart City Alliance. This Alliance will enable members to link with one another to play active roles in contributing to smart sustainable development in Asia.
- E-mail: ki-asca☆city.yokohama.jp