The future of BRICS megacities will be discussed at the Cloud Cities Forum in Moscow

The third "Cloud Cities Forum on the Future of BRICS Cities" will be held on September 17 and 18 at the Zaryadye Concert Hall in Moscow. Representatives of leading companies, urbanists, and scientists from more than 35 countries, including China, India, Brazil, Serbia, the United Arab Emirates, and South Africa, will take part in it, said Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of the capital.

"The previous forums brought together more than 18,000 participants. Delegations from different countries are meeting in Moscow to strengthen partnerships and exchange best practices in urban development. The key theme of this year is "Robotic technologies and artificial intelligence," Sergunina said.

One of the central events will be the BRICS Urban Innovation Award ceremony.

The business program includes over 50 sessions. So, on September 17, experts will discuss digital ecosystems, transport services, the possibilities of using neural networks, scenarios of urbanization until 2050, the competencies of future professions and the export potential of domestic developments.

The audience will also be introduced to the concept of WISE City (Welcoming, Intelligent, Sustainable, Efficient) — the idea of a balanced development of a hospitable, intelligent, sustainable and efficient metropolis.

On September 18, sessions will be held on the use of AI systems in industry, smart transport, technology parks and other areas where modern robotic solutions are being actively implemented.

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