The Progress Report

Leadership in AI: Transforming Antibes into a Smart City

The Progress Report

Show Notes

How can AI transform the future of smart cities to create a more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive urban environment for citizens? Antibes, a city on the French Riviera, is leading the way in its AI-driven innovation to enhance public services and operational efficiency.

From automating budget alignment with sustainability goals to running on-premise AI for data privacy, Antibes is redefining digital transformation in the public sector. Tune in as experts explore how technology is driving ethical, citizen-focused innovation across government services.

Featured experts 

Patrick Duverger, CIO and CTO, City of Antibes

Michael Bradshaw, SVP & Global Practice Leader, Applications, Data, and AI, Kyndryl

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