Over 200 ACE delegates attend summit and masterclass event
Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), the global association leading the advancement of the information and communications technology (ICT) community, concluded the 2018 BICSI MEA ACE Summit and Masterclass on the sidelines of GITEX 2018.
More than 200 delegates, including architects, consultants and engineers (ACE) attended the summit and masterclass to learn from industry experts and share experiences, expertise and challenges in designing ICT infrastructure systems deployed in smart cities, data centres and other ICT-intensive projects.
“BICSI’s focus in most recent years has been one of global focus – with a local impact or a term called ‘Glocal’. Intelligent buildings and cities require standards and best practices and a highly-qualified workforce and that is a great match for BICSI standards, education and credentials,” affirmed Paul Weintraub, BICSI Vice President of Global Development and Support.
The Summit featured presentations and a panel discussion from experts on a range of topics including ‘Turning smart cities into safe cities,’ ‘Digital disruption and technology trends,’ ‘How Can MEP build an efficient communication infrastructure,’ and ‘Future-proofing ICT infrastructure.’
“There is a lot of buzz around ‘Smart Cities’ right now. Some cities have a vision to become smart by 2020 or 2025, others claim they are already there”, said presenter Tertius Wolfaardt, Business Development Manager, Axis Communications.
“Around the world, more and more cities are starting to use smart combinations of sensors, connectivity and big data to create a safer and more secure city,” explained Wolfaardt.
