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Umar Shavurov

Umar Shavurov | Asia Strategy and Policy Seattle, United States of America

Biography

Umar Shavurov is Co-Managing Director of Asia Strategy & Policy and Director for Central Asia at the Center for Asia Leadership. He advises senior leaders across government, international institutions, and industry on geopolitics, strategic risk, and critical infrastructure resilience, with a focus on post-quantum security and the governance of emerging technologies.

Sessions

17:05h

Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO Infrastructure & Building

From Bricks to Brains: How Are We Redefining What It Means to Build?

Giuseppe Masanotti Ing. Giuseppe Masanotti Engineer Moderator

Jaana Merisaar Tallinn University of Technology Early Stage Researcher Chair

Amaia Celaya Alvarez European Commission Urban Resilience Expert Chair

Umar Shavurov Asia Strategy and Policy Co-Managing Director Chair

Queena Qian 4TU Built Environment Energy Transition Domain Acceleration Theme (DAT) Coordinator & Associate Professor Chair

#SCEWC

2026-11-03 17:05 2026-11-03 17:55 Europe/Madrid From Bricks to Brains: How Are We Redefining What It Means to Build?

Cities are rethinking how urban spaces are designed, built, and maintained in response to growing environmental, social, and economic pressures. Innovation in infrastructure, construction, and urban planning is driving a shift toward more sustainable, resilient, and adaptable urban environments. As cities expand and transform, the focus is moving beyond growth alone to creating spaces that improve quality of life, optimize resources, and respond to future challenges. The next generation of urban development will depend on integrated approaches that combine sustainability, efficiency, technology, and human-centered design to shape smarter and more livable cities.

Stage: Impact Tech

Tue 3

17:05h - 17:55h Stage: Impact Tech All Passes