Nordic Talks Japan - Smart Cities in Aging Societies

Nordic Talks is a series of podcasts and events held globally to share inspiration on how to take action on sustainability issues in our everyday lives. This is the first time the event will be held at Tokyo Tech. The talk will be followed by a reception (free of charge).

Please come and join us!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Multi-purpose Digital Hall (West Bldg.9)

students, faculty members, staff members

80 people

Free

English (Simultaneous English-Japanese interpretation available)

The Royal Danish Embassy, Embassy of Finland in Tokyo, Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo, The Finnish Institute in Japan, Nordic Innovation House Tokyo

• Register from the link below.
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Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Many urban areas in developed countries are facing significant and complex challenges in the coming years related to climate change, the green transition, and an aging population. Smart cities are often presented as part of the solution, where technology and digitization are claimed to play a central role. The authorities must make choices and decide on investments at a time when technological development is proceeding very fast and where there is an urgent need for a green transition.

A key issue is how decision-makers should take into account an increasingly aging population in order to prevent them being excluded from urban areas.

In what ways do smart cities support the social inclusion of older citizens? It is frequently asserted that smart technologies are key elements of smart cities. Is this true or does the technology lead to further exclusion? What about the ethics and the advanced technology? Is smart technology a threat to the right to self-determination?

The issue also touches upon a number of other major issues, such as retirement age, tax burden and health services. Predictability in terms of quality of life is important for democracy and stable governance and concerns us all.

The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session. Following the event will be a reception with light foods.

We look forward to seeing you at the venue.