Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be incorporated in urban planning to improve quality of life while ensuring the needs of economic, social, environment and cultural aspects. Although the evolution of AI can act as an enabler in achieving sustainable development goals, there is a lack of partnership that ensures mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge in the area. This is crucial especially where 50% of the people in South-East Asia (SEA) is living in urban areas, creating challenges related to inclusiveness, environmental pollution, economic efficiency, health and cultural heritage.

Various events will be organised to bring together academics and local government agencies with interests in using AI to resolve sustainability issues caused by urbanisation. Participants can discuss ways to achieve better access to state-of-the-art AI research, development and innovation and lead to enhanced collaborations in the future.