This session built on the previous day’s insights, connecting global urban research with actionable policy, design, and data-driven innovation. Speakers revisited key themes from governance and sustainability to the human dimensions of urban life. The focus then shifted to the Future Cities Laboratory’s Engagement Platform, highlighting its role in fostering collaboration, tracking research impact, and evolving toward an Urban Data Hub that integrates tools, models, and knowledge across Singapore and Zurich.
Opening Address | Future Cities Symposium & Exhibition 2025.
This session built on the previous day’s insights, connecting global urban research with actionable policy, design, and data-driven innovation. Speakers revisited key themes from governance and sustainability to the human dimensions of urban life. The focus then shifted to the Future Cities Laboratory’s Engagement Platform, highlighting its role in fostering collaboration, tracking research impact, and evolving toward an Urban Data Hub that integrates tools, models, and knowledge across Singapore and Zurich.
Watch the full session to explore how FCL is transforming research into real-world impact through data, design, and global collaboration.