EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 24 MIN
589. Redefining Smart Cities with Mayor Maimunah Sharif
from Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People · host Mustafa Sherif
Audio note: Recorded in a busy event hall. Some background noise remains, despite AI-based noise reduction.Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur and former Executive Director of UN-Habitat, shares her perspective on what it really means to build a smart city today.The conversation explores Kuala Lumpur’s smart city vision, key initiatives shaping the city, and the main challenges ahead. It also dives into leadership in times of rapid urban and technological change, common mistakes cities should avoid when going “smart,” and where the line should be drawn between AI-driven systems and human decision-making in city life.A thoughtful, human-centred discussion on the future of cities, technology, and leadership.____In collaboration with SMART CITY EXPO in Barcelona.Read morehttps://www.smartcityexpo.com/#___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at [email protected]Follow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
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Audio note: Recorded in a busy event hall. Some background noise remains, despite AI-based noise reduction.Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur and former Executive Director of UN-Habitat, shares her perspective on what it really means to build a smart city today.The conversation explores Kuala Lumpur’s smart city vision, key initiatives shaping the city, and the main challenges ahead. It also dives into leadership in times of rapid urban and technological change, common mistakes cities should avoid when going “smart,” and where the line should be drawn between AI-driven systems and human decision-making in city life.A thoughtful, human-centred discussion on the future of cities, technology, and leadership.____In collaboration with SMART CITY EXPO in Barcelona.Read morehttps://www.smartcityexpo.com/#___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at [email protected]Follow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
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