Integrating data science into the production of official statistics to inform and enhance efficacy of policy decisions, with a special focus on the transport sector.
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Plenary Session: Human-centric transformation towards sustainable transport policies using data science and statistics
Registration and Coffee
Welcome and Opening Video
Opening Remarks - United Nations
Mr. Mageed Yahia, UN Resident Coordinator for the UAE
Keynote Speech
Mr. Ronald Jansen, Assistant Director, Chief of Data Innovation and Capacity Branch, United Nations Statistics Division/ DESA
Opening Remarks - UAE Regional Hub
H.E. Hanan Mansour Ahli, Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, UAE
Special Recognition
Group Picture
Break
Panel 1
How can AI and Data Science help in building sustainable transport systems?
This session will delve into the critical role of modern transportation information systems in designing, implementing, and monitoring the effectiveness of green transportation policies. New and novel data sources and advances in technologies are fundamentally changing how we understand transport, how we can improve policy making, and how individuals experience transport.
Moderator: Meera Al Shaikh, Director of Smart Services, RTA, UAEPanelists:
- H.E. Mohamed Karmastaji, Executive Director of Intelligent Transport Sector, Integrated Transport Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Mr. Mohammed Al-Mudharreb, Chief Executive Officer of Corporate Technology Support Services Sector, RTA, UAE
- Mr. Nicolas Petrovic, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Rail Mobility
- Ms. Samantha Rose, Head of Profession for OR and Deputy Director for Advanced Analytics and Data Science at the Department for Transport, UK
- Mr. Marco Marini, Chief of Data Governance and Services Division in the Statistics Department, IMF
- Mr. Guineng Chen, Data and Policy Analytics International Team Leader, International Transport Forum, OECD
Coffee and Tea Break
Panel 2
What are the technology and cultural challenges of introducing Data Science and AI in the transformation of information systems for policy purposes?
This session will explore the technology and human-centric aspects involved in transforming information systems, for example to support public transportation services, transport infrastructure or sustainable transport development. It will focus on the challenges and opportunities in ensuring that these systems not only leverage technology but also effectively meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
Moderator: Ms. Alison Baily, Policy and Programme Manager, UK Statistics AuthorityPanelists:
- H.E. Younus Al Nasser, Chief Executive, Dubai Data & Statistics Establishment, Digital Dubai, UAE
- Mr. Dominik Rozkrut, President of Statistics Poland
- Mr. Osama Rahman, Director of the Data Science Campus, Office of National Statistics, UK
- Mr. Bertrand Loison, Vice Director-General and Head of Data Science & Statistical Methods Division, Swiss Federal Statistical Office
- Mr. Ivan Murenzi, Deputy Director General, National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda
- Dr. Dirk Jungnickel, Senior VP Enterprise Data & Analytics, Emirates Airlines
Lunch
Demo / Tour
The Demo Tour is a dynamic and engaging session designed to showcase cutting-edge applications of big data and data science from around the world. This session will feature presentations from renowned organizations, each highlighting their unique approaches and successes in leveraging data for transformative outcomes.