The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is hosting the International Conference on Smart Mobility - IEEE (SM'23) from March 19 to 21 on the university campus.
The conference is attended by a distinguished group of academics, technologists, equipment manufacturers, transportation service providers, and city planners to discuss topics related to smart transportation systems and services.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is organizing the conference in partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, the Transport General Authority, and the Royal Commission for the Holy City of Makkah and the Holy Sites.
The conference's objective is to share the most recent research, development, and publication findings of smart mobility systems and services, as well as to discuss their possible applications and challenging difficulties.
KAUST President Professor Tony Chan stated that "smart mobility" has become a field for innovative science and research applications, particularly since most cities worldwide are searching for sustainable solutions to mobility issues.
The conference is an excellent opportunity to bring together academics, government officials, the business sector, and startups to unify efforts and develop solutions, he said.
