Digital technologies are transforming the way we live, work and play. Real-time information and data analysis has proven to be even more critical in safely and effectively managing the current crisis too, but technology and data are tools for people, not the other way round. This webinar will consider the full ecosystem that enables ‘smart’ and safe cities; the technology, the people, and the governance. Our panellists will have an open discussion about opportunities and challenges to make modern cities that work for the people that live in them.
Phil Scanlon from Solace will share his experience in Singapore on a city/nationwide data exchange, with an event-driven backbone offering various ministries and industries to process data in real-time. Sara Stace is a triple threat; environmental designer, architect, and MBA currently leading the walking and cycling strategy at Transport for NSW. Finally, Yale Wong (our 2019 Young Professional of the Year) has been thinking about public transport and pandemics and using technology to build resilient transport networks.
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Panellists
Sara Stace
Associate Director Walking and Cycling Strategy / Transport for NSW
Sara Stace has worked for more than twenty years in federal, state and local government in Australia, as well as the private sector. She is currently Associate Director Walking and Cycling Strategy at Transport for New South Wales. Her publications include the Australian National Urban Policy, National Urban Design Protocol, National Active Transport Policy and a range of local government transport policies.
Phil Scanlon
VP, Sales Engineering, Asia Pacific & Japan / Solace Corporation
Phil Scanlon is Solace’s VP of Sales Engineering, heading up Sales Engineering team in APJ. He joined Solace in 2016. Based in Singapore he is responsible for the development and management of the APAC organisation, aligning Solace technology and solutions with customer requirements.
Phil has over 15 years solid experience in the enterprise software market. He has worked in roles across the globe, his career taking him through UK / Europe, USA, Australia and Asia.
Phil is experienced in identifying and developing solutions with our customers, and has a strong personal focus on customer satisfaction. Phil has successfully introduced new technologies into existing and new accounts and has worked across Delivery, Engineering and Sales.
Yale Z Wong (Co-chair, Sydney)
Principal / Dr Transportation
Yale Z Wong, PhD, is an international advisor and social entrepreneur in the public transport and intelligent transport systems (ITS) sectors. Yale helped establish Mobility Champions as a social enterprise to accelerate low carbon mobility, and is behind the creation of solutions ETA and PARK123. Yale also holds positions as ANZ Market Lead at the Cities Forum and Honorary Associate at the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS). With deep technical expertise and a global outlook on future mobility (including mobility as a service), business transformation, operational management, market entry, institutional reform, research and policy development, Yale’s extensive experience cuts across government, bus/coach operators, industry associations and vehicle manufacturers/suppliers. Yale is a frequent keynote speaker, media commentator and powerful industry advocate, having won the David Willis Prize (2018), ITLS Research Prize (2018), and selected by ITS Australia as Youth Ambassador to the World Congress (2019), and as recipient of the Young Professional Award (2019).