Emerging TechnologiesSmart Cities and Urban Technology Innovation
Smart city technologies combine sensors, connectivity and data platforms to improve urban services such as traffic management, utilities and public safety. This course surveys the components of smart city systems and examines pilot programmes from African and global cities to draw practical lessons for municipal and infrastructure planners. Delegates learn to evaluate smart city proposals against cost, resilience and citizen benefit criteria.
Course objectives
- Identify the core technology layers of smart city systems including sensors and platforms
- Evaluate smart infrastructure applications in traffic, utilities, waste and public safety
- Assess African and international smart city case studies for transferable lessons
- Analyse funding, partnership and governance models for smart city projects
- Develop an evaluation framework for prioritising smart city investments
Who should attend
- Municipal planners
- Infrastructure engineers
- Utility managers
- Public sector IT managers
- Urban development consultants
Course outline
- 01Components of smart city architecture: sensors, networks and platforms
- 02Smart traffic, transport and mobility management systems
- 03Smart utilities: water, energy and waste management technology
- 04Public safety and citizen service applications
- 05Case studies from African and international smart city programmes
- 06Funding, governance and prioritisation frameworks for smart city investment
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 April 2027 | Accra, Ghana | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 6 to 8 April 2027 | Accra, Ghana | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 14 to 16 August 2027 | Lagos, Nigeria | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |