NGN International, a leading cyber security company, played a key role at this year's Bahrain Smart Cities Summit showcasing its innovative solutions and highlighting the pivotal role of technological innovation in boosting the security of sustainable cities. 

 

The two-day summit, which was held recently at the Gulf Hotel, attracted more than 250 professionals from both the government and private sectors, including engineers, consultants, technology experts, sustainability specialists, academia representatives as well as delegations from across the GCC countries.

 

Held under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Engineer Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, the event provided a platform for cutting-edge discussions on smart cities and fostering innovation in the region.

 

Ilya Leonov, the Chief Technology Officer at NGN was a distinguished speaker in a panel discussion held at the summit titled "Safe City - Future Proofing for Tomorrow & Beyond". 

 

Lauding the event, Leonov said the insightful discussion was centered around the "Evolution of safe cities; The imminent challenges that lie ahead, and the Potential technological and political solutions that can empower cities to safeguard the well-being and security of their residents, while equipping them to tackle future adversities.

 

During the panel discussion, he delved into the pivotal role of technological innovation in enhancing the security measures of sustainable cities. 

 

He also highlighted a myriad of advancements in the field of technology, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and extensive data analysis.

 

Leonov further expounded on various applications of artificial intelligence in smart cities, emphasizing the significance of formulating comprehensive future strategies for the seamless transition of cities into smart ecosystems, both in the short and long term.