Welcome to the realm of Smart Cities, where technology converges with urban living to create intelligent ecosystems. As widely recognized, the environment of a city goes hand in hand with the well-being of its residents. Creating a city where everyone can live and thrive comfortably becomes a pivotal issue in modern society. In smart cities, innovation and connectivity empower us to tackle city problems, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and the overall quality of life.

In general, we would be delving into the topic from three perspectives — safe living, environmental sustainability, and social services. Safe living spans from smart transportation to community safety and disaster prevention. Environmental safety involves smart grids, green buildings, and waste management systems. The goal of social services lies in the improvement of education, healthcare, and government services, all of which aim to reduce social inequalities. In the five-day journey towards the future, we expect delegates to gain a deeper understanding of the concept of smart cities, including its composition such as culture and population. Above all, delegates are to realize the core value of smart cities lies in assisting its residents; thus they are expected to come up with practical applications and dedicate themselves in proposing smart city projects that address societal issues.

The concept of smart cities is far from abstract, nor is it an unattainable idea that happens only in an utopia; rather, it is without doubt a tool that we can leverage to enhance the quality of life.

Green bonds, green loans, and green deposits…are the trending products that prevail in society nowadays. Owing to extreme climate, the frequency of environmental catastrophes and natural disasters has surged dramatically, thus leading to humans’ ascending awareness of environmental issues. Governments around the world have started to establish policies to strengthen enterprises’ information disclosure about sustainable development; hence, enterprises have since paid more attention to ESG, and the financial industry is no exception. Green finance products ensure that while financial industries are pursuing their profits, they take into consideration potential risks posed to the environment and the well-being of all humans.

Above all, eighty percent of green finance products are in the form of green bonds, since many people lack comprehensive knowledge of other kinds of green products. Therefore, we look forward to seeing delegates delve deeper into all sorts of green finance products. They will also be guided to learn a variety of principles about sustainable finance as well as grow more aware of the potential controversies and the risks of it. Participants will be encouraged to stand on different perspectives including that of the governments, enterprises, and investors to make sure they identify the chief problems they have encountered and figure out a set of schemes. Furthermore, delegates are to compute the cost-effectiveness of promoting their proposals. Profounding insights into the three dimensions of green finance and the simulated project provide delegates with an overall understanding of various green products, meanwhile equipping them with the ability to solve the hazards of the future evolution of green finance from different perspectives and with different principles.

With the advancement of technology, artificial intelligence has come to play a pivotal role in our daily lives. Doubtlessly, the trajectory of AI's influence is unstoppable. Therefore, to stay abreast of this AI-driven era, our discussion will include topics such as the introduction of the mechanism of AI, potential concerns the AI technology brings to life, and its applications across industries. We aim to guide delegates in comprehending the potential use and also the limitations of AI, meanwhile assisting them in fostering methodologies for forming innovative solutions. By exploring fundamental knowledge, potential risks of AI, and the scenarios of AI application, delegates would be able to cultivate a human-centric perspective, preparing themselves to contribute to a future where technology harmonizes with human values.

Delegates are encouraged to prioritize humanity's pain points in AI scenarios, ensuring a balanced relationship between technology and humanity. Simultaneously, they will delve into the fundamental knowledge of AI, gaining a basic understanding of the feasibility of AI-related solutions. Moreover, they will be guided to recognize potential risks associated with AI, consequently fostering the ability to coexist with this transformative technology. This symposium aims to equip delegates with a clear perspective, enabling them to understand AI theory and navigate through practical applications while safeguarding society against latent pitfalls.