The Latin America Urban Technology Initiative proposes the creation of a research center at MIT, focused on doing cutting edge research in regards to the convergence of digital technologies and the future transformation of cities in the Latin American region. The proposed initiative will be launched by the Senseable City Lab, leveraging the research portfolio performed by the lab as well as the multidisciplinary expertise of the research team for the transference and creation of novel scientific knowledge and technologies aimed at improving urban conditions and the quality of life of cities in the region. Challenges such as environmental pollution, traffic, health services and informal settlements are key to the development of the second most urbanized region in the world, and can be improved through the use of data science methods and the use of digital technologies. Our workshop, in collaboration with MIT-ILP will focus on presenting the opportunities that this initiative can bring to companies from the region, through a series of lectures showcasing the type of research projects that the initiative can fuel, and an open discussion with participants, aimed at identifying potential opportunities for impact and collaboration.
Steven Goldman Senior Lecturer, MIT Professional Education Director, Crisis Management Courses, MIT
Sandra Galletti Head of Operations, Tidona Comunicazione, Milan, Italy Assistant Director, Crisis Management Courses, MIT
There is agreement among political leaders that the systems of international coordination (tax, trade, currency, crime, etc.) need to take advantage of new technologies such as Central Bank Digital Currencies and to implement new data control regulation for both privacy, security, and national defense. Consequently, there will be new "rules of the road" for commerce and infrastructure controlled by digital systems. However, there are competing system proposals in different regions (e.g., China, EU, and the US). How does this change a companies' global strategy? What do you need to do to prepare for this, and what new opportunities are opening up?