Yokohama hosts Asia Smart City Conference to promote sustainable future

Nov 07, 2024

Yokohama (Japan), Nov 07 (ANI): Yokohama City recently hosted the Asia Smart City Conference in October, bringing together experts and stakeholders to exchange insights and advance a sustainable, green society. The conference featured over 20 sessions, showcasing leading-edge technologies and solutions to create new business opportunities among Asian countries and other international participants. Themed “Decarbonization of Cities,” the conference welcomed participation from cities across Asia, government agencies, international organisations, and 50 private companies. Under the sister cities agreement between Yokohama and Odesa, Ukraine, a Ukrainian institution also set up a booth at the event. In preparation for the 2027 Green Expo, Yokohama City is organizing youth meetings to promote environmental awareness. Yokohama City is leveraging events like the Asia Smart City Conference, TICAD, and the 2027 Green Expo to champion the development of smart cities worldwide.