The creation of Smart Cities Business Vertical reflects the growing importance of this market, with the potential to transform the urban environment and improve the population's quality of life, aiming for a more humane, connected and sustainable city. Using sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence, among other technologies, smart cities collect, analyze data and interact with the population to improve public management, combat corruption and improve the services offered to people. These technologies are fundamental in strategic decision-making in several areas, such as transportation, energy, health, public safety and the environment, promoting more efficient and economical urban development. In other words, it is a market fully aligned with the profile of ABES members.

Leaders: Jamile Sabatini Marques and Paula Faria