The American Center in Moscow is pleased to announce a series of insightful lectures that explore the history, current practices, and approaches to digital innovations within the built environment. We will discover the values and objectives that drive the integration and digital transformation of our cities, transcending the concept of smart cities and technologies as we know them. This series is comprised of 4 lectures, once a month from March to June.
With a focus on Human-centered design thinking, this 4-part series will delve into the formation of sustainable environments and examine the role of digital technology in their evolution. Explore the socio-technical, economic, and environmental factors that shape this transformation, guiding us toward a more harmonious future.
Through illuminating examples of interactive data-driven solutions and projects, this insightful speaker series will examine how technology can serve the well-being of individuals, rather than being solely driven by business models.
Schedule:
*Events after the first installment of the series will be updated as speakers are confirmed.
March 19th, 2024, 19:00-20:00 МSК
Lecture: The Evolution of Smart Cities
How has the concept of utilizing digital technologies for urban development changed over the decades, why were some of the concepts unsuccessful, and what can we expect in the coming years? In this discussion, we will explore the significant milestones in the application of digital technologies to the built environment, the core values they aim to generate, and how these values have evolved over time. We will also examine how we, as citizens, are actively involved in the processes of modern sustainable urban development due to the socio-technical nature of digital solutions. Furthermore, we will consider how these processes may evolve, taking into account the latest technological trends and innovations, as well as the increasing importance of sustainable development goals.
Speaker: Ksenia Krasnova, head of Digital Transformation Strategy and Smart Sustainable Solutions for Built Environment at Innopolis University and ex-co founder and manager at Strelka KB’s Digital Transformation Department. Originally trained and having worked on top international projects like Zaryadye Park as an architect and urban planner, Ksenia`s passion for innovation, sustainability, and technologies led her to focus on digital transformation strategies and projects nine years ago. She has been involved in smart buildings and smart city concepts, as well as strategic business and digital product development with a particular focus on sustainability-oriented Urban tech and Prop tech solutions, AI solutions and Digital Twins in collaboration with World Bank, Sber, Dassault Systems, Cisco, etc. Ksenia studied Hybrid Urbanism at the Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture, and Design; studied Smart Cities at the MIT Media Lab and Digital Ecologies at Clemson University.
26 апреля в 20:00 — 21:00 по московскому времени
Беседа с космическим архитектором: космические инновации для умных устойчивых городов
В рамках этой беседы мы рассмотрим перспективы космической архитектуры и ее применение в создании инновационной, интерактивной и устойчивой среды для жизни. Вместе со специалистом по космической архитектуре мы обсудим, как передовые концепции и технологии влияли и продолжают вдохновлять новые подходы к формированию городской среды, способствуя устойчивому развитию и интеграции современных инноваций.
Модератор: Ксения Краснова, руководитель направления стратегии цифровой трансформации и интеллектуальных устойчивых решений для искусственной среды в Университете Иннополис, бывший соучредитель и менеджер отдела цифровой трансформации КБ "Стрелка".
Приглашенный эксперт: Ольга Баннова, профессор-исследователь в университете Хьюстона, кандидат технических наук, директор SICSA (международного центра космической архитектуры), руководитель программы бакалавриата по космической архитектуре.
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