Beca Announced as Gold Sponsor for Smart Cities Week Aotearoa 2024, Featuring Key Speakers on Digital Transformation and Climate Resilience

[Aotearoa, May 21, 2024] – Smart Cities Council is excited to announce that Beca will be a Gold Sponsor for Smart Cities Week Aotearoa 2024. This sponsorship continues Beca's longstanding engagement and support of the Smart Cities Council , following their successful hosting of last year's Digital Twin Summit.

Beca's participation in Smart Cities Week Aotearoa 2024 will include key contributions from several distinguished speakers. Tania Walsh will present alongside Christian Gamst from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga , discussing Te Waihanga's journey towards digital transformation. Additionally, Cushla Loomb and Tania Hyde will play pivotal roles in the panel discussion on "Using System Thinking for Climate Resilience," with Cushla serving as the moderator and Tania as a panelist.

Attendees will also gain insight into Auckland’s digital journey in a session titled A City Centre Digital Twin, presented by Simon Oddie , Priority Location Director at Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Matt Wheeler , Business Director – Advisory at Beca.

"We are thrilled to welcome Beca as a Gold Sponsor for Smart Cities Week Aotearoa 2024," said Robyn Francis , Global Engagement Lead at Smart Cities Council, who will be joined in person by SCC Vice President, Tom Pennington . "Their continued support and expertise significantly enhance our ability to foster innovation and knowledge-sharing within the smart cities community. We look forward to the insights and discussions that their team will bring to this year’s event."

Smart Cities Week Aotearoa serves as a premier platform for stakeholders across the smart cities ecosystem to convene, collaborate, and address critical urban challenges. With a focus on digital transformation and climate resilience, the event will feature a range of sessions and discussions aimed at accelerating smart city initiatives across New Zealand.

Beca’s involvement as a Gold Sponsor underscores their dedication to advancing smart infrastructure and sustainable solutions. Their contributions to the event will provide valuable perspectives on the integration of digital technologies and the application of systems thinking to enhance climate resilience.

For more information about Smart Cities Week Aotearoa 2024, please visit https://bit.ly/3UvmprF.