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CIFAL Shanghai: Smart City Public Lecture Series IV

Deadline
21 Feb 2014
Type
Public Lecture
Location
Shanghai, China
Date
Duration
1 Days
Programme Area
Local Development
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
jzhou@siecc.org
Partnership
Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization
Shanghai Association for Science & Technology
Shanghai Smart City Promotion Center

Background

The Smart City Public Lecture Series consists of ten public lectures, one per each month.
 
Each monthly lecture aims to provide suggestions and innovative solutions for Shanghai Smart City Development.
 
Each lecture addresses different key topics related to smart city development such as smart park development, smart industry development, latest business models adopted by internet enterprises, mobile internet applications and industry trends, among others.

Event Objectives

The Smart City Public Lecture Series aims to serve as a unique platform to raise awareness about Shanghai’s smart city development, to exchange ideas and experiences, to network and identify opportunities for business and cooperation. 

Content and Structure

The public lecture IV will focus on « the mobile internet industry in China, the Mobile Internet Industry Alliance, the Shanghai Mobile Internet Application Promotion Center, and the People-Squared Company, among others”
 
The lecture will include the following sessions:
  1. Steve Jobs- A miracle
  2. What revolution does mobile internet bring
  3. Mobile internet and the third industrial revolution
  4. Misconception of mobile internet
  5. Case studies about entrepreneurship and innovation in the framework of mobile internet
  6. Self-salvation- how to utilize mobile internet

 

Methodology

The Smart City Public Lecture Series bring awareness about smart city development. The lectures are interactive and include:
  • Expert presentations
  • Case study analysis 
  • Open discussion
  • Dialogue and networking opportunities

Targeted Audience

  • Private sector
  • Public institutions
  • Academia including colleges and universities
  • Citizens and civil society
  • Anyone who is interested in and concerned with the topics discussed