Yogyakarta, October 19, 2024 – The Head of the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) UGM, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T., was invited as a distinguished speaker at the talk show titled “Better Urban Future: Implementasi Kota Cerdas” (Smart Cities Implementation). The event was part of the 2024 Habitat Day and World Cities Day celebrations, organized by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing Republic of Indonesia (KemenPUPR) at the Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK) UGM. During the talk show, Prof. Rini discussed the critical role of smart city implementation in fostering better urban futures, emphasizing sustainable and innovative city planning.
The event provided a platform for experts, government officials, and academics to share insights on urban innovation and address the challenges of modern city planning. The discussions emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to achieve inclusive, efficient, and future-ready cities.
CESASS UGM’s involvement in this event reflects its commitment to contributing to discussions on urban development and sustainable practices in Southeast Asia and beyond.