European Business and Technology Centre, a project advisory and facilitation organisation, recently organised an invite-only talk about the emerging technologies in the Europe-India Business Corridor. Led by Dinis Guarda, author, influencer, thought leader, a serial entrepreneur in emerging technologies, and Founder and CEO of ztudium, thought leaders from the corridor discussed the possibilities, key trends, potentials, applications and policy action that would boost these technologies in the corridor.

The event was an invite-only talk organised to harness the potentials that lie within emerging areas such as the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, digital transformation, and blockchain.

As Web 3.0 and Metaverse make swift ingression in the global industrial scenario, the event ensures its efficient catalysis by raising awareness amongst all the stakeholders. Amongst many challenges and issues discussed, personal data protection was the key highlight.

European Business and Technology Centre: Building a robust and sustainable business relationship

EBTC facilitates smart collaborations that are focused on sustainable solutions, based on the expertise and strong network of the two regions. Harnessing the academic strength and capital in Europe and the entrepreneurial spirit and large market in India, the corridor creates a strong bond of trust between the complementary partners.

“EBTC assesses the local demands, ground zero work in action, and curates projects and clusters for private and public sectors. Within this ecosystem that is made by our partners and stakeholders, we play a complementary role of bridging the ends together with our solutions. This dialogue is our way to bring technology and policy experts together and create a knowledge pool from where new dimensions off-shoot into the mainstream.”, said Mr. Poul V. Jenson, Managing Director of EBTC.

By organising programmes, projects, and clusters, EBTC builds actionable intelligence to provide innovative solutions that promise a greener and carbon-neutral future for the corridor.

Society 5.0, Metaverse, 4IR tech

Our new technologically enabled society will be called Society 5.0. It represents a significant shift to a just and sustainable society, achieved by a high degree of convergence between cyberspace and physical space. And the Metaverse is the perfect place to make it happen.

Immersion in the Metaverse will significantly extend the span of our conscious existence, limited only by our imagination.  Our real-world presence can be enhanced, enriched, facilitated and augmented with a virtual overlay that allows us to explore beyond our physical and social boundaries.

Digital twinning and mapping of real and virtual objects, entities, and people will enable us to do so. Soon, our avatars will be able to move through and interact with the physical and virtual worlds concurrently interchangeably in real time.  We can, for example, travel and visit present and remote physical and virtual buildings, homes, workspaces, places of worship and cultural centres.

The fundamental differences between the virtual and the physical worlds present plenty of opportunities for contrasting and complementary forms of engagement.  The Metaverse might foster large numbers of direct participation and interaction with peer-to-peer experiences that offer jobs, volunteering opportunities, financial empowerment, lending, and trading with time.

Case study: ztudium, the maker of industry 4IR tech to ensure smart cities

ztudium is a global leading maker of industry Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies and research. Their digital transformation DNA is leveraged by emergent technologies like blockchain, AI, Machine Learning, and AR, and VR to provide unique solutions for businesses, enterprises, governments, public institutions, and individuals. The global ecosystem reaches more than 1 million people a month, focussing on empowering the economies and societies that are still not digitally transformed.

Appreciating the initiative, Dinis Guarda, Founder and CEO of Ztudium said,

“With individuals at the core, we envision creating smart cities across the globe that are sustainable in their true essence. Emerging technologies, like AI, and blockchain are giving new horizons to the creators and innovators in our society. The immersion and interactions that the metaverse promises will enhance our cultural and societal experiences. The world needs to be ready for this revolution. We need more corridors like this that create the global channels of information and research while tackling the challenges that arise with time.”

Another frontier of 4IR: Personal Data Protection Framework, ensuring inclusion and sustainability

The Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill of 2019 was recently rolled back in India. The new framework is still awaited and is still in discussion. As an expert himself and the leader at the event, Dinis Guarda shared his insights on the policy framework that is needed to create a robust PDP in India.

According to him, the key to achieving this is to create awareness among the people. Discussion groups from universities and academic societies and also the industry world from across the country can participate to present fresh ideas and challenges in framing the policy.

“It should be done in a way that empowers the people on one hand and creates simple solutions that can be implemented easily by the organisations that deal with data”, he said. Sharing his recommendations for the regulators, he added, “Be smart in how you take it forward, and how you implement it in public.”

To find out more about EBTC’s Knowledge Hub and Initiatives, visit European Business and Technology Centre (EBTC).

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The world today stands at the conjecture between the real and digital world, ready to welcome the phenomenon called the Metaverse. It is through the blend of the two worlds that humanity is believed to progress to new meaningful heights. A digital twin is an initiative to realise this velocity and provide an entry point to this vast immersive world. This is a secure way to introduce a real-world space that is dimensionally precise into the virtual mirror world of the Metaverse.

IBM’s version of a digital twin is “a virtual representation of an object or system that spans its lifecycle, is updated from real-time data, and uses simulation, machine learning, and reasoning to help decision-making”. In other words, it is a virtual model that is designed in such a manner that reflects an object in the physical world. For instance, the data collected from a packaged food manufacturing unit by various sensors (that measure its performance through parameters like efficiency, input, output, etc.) is applied to create its digital copy (or twin). This virtual model operates in a simulated environment to generate valuable insights about its performance.

The digital twin solution on the Metaverse

Real-world is a complex cluster of spatial elements, coordinating with biotic and abiotic components in a dynamic way. A digital twin, thus, mirrors the real world with similar characteristics, processes, integration, and composition, thereby simulating its capabilities.

A digital twin in IoT seamlessly integrates with data analytics for a plethora of applications- maintenance prediction and fault detection, smart city technologies, intrusive surgery and diagnostics in medical and healthcare, traffic management, viability and efficiency of manufacturing processes, and fault analysis, to name just a few.

Stefano Corazza, head of augmented reality at Adobe says, “We have a very diverse pool of customers, and they are all trying to establish their standard workflow to get to high fidelity digital goods. The one thing they all have in common is the need for the creation of digital twins for all the goods that the brand is representing”.

A Metaverse version consists of multiple digital twins combined to form a composite digital twin technology.

The digital twin economy

According to a report by Grand View Research, the size of the digital twin market is anticipated to reach $86.09 billion by the year 2028. This growth is majorly driven by the use cases under Industrial Revolution 4.0 (4IR). The increasing demand for Industrial IoT solutions, asset health optimisation (and predictive maintenance), large-scale smart city infrastructure, and energy efficiency (and carbon-neutral economy).

For example, Smart cities, alone, are estimated to account for 2 billion sensors and connected infrastructure. This creates an extensive avenue for the development of digital twin technology, creating virtual cities over the Metaverse.

The privacy concerns with digital twins

Privacy concerns always surface where there is personal data in the picture. Behavioural assessments, the successful culmination of training programs, and 360 surveys are all examples where data has empowered digital twin technology. Maintaining transparency with scrutinised accessibility is the key to a healthier Metaverse with ‘twin’ versions.

Other threatening issues that need to be dealt with are- Intellectual Property theft (hacking of the digital twin blueprint), non-compliance of data, and disrupting the integrity of personal information. A digital twin is two-way communication between the physical and the digital world. This means that traditional methods of security are not enough to keep the systems and data safe. Protective measures for hardware and software need to be stepped up, that are customised based on the nature and scale of the application.

In addition, data governance (parameters and policies) ensures the range of privacy levels, strictly based on data management strategy. This dictates the responsibilities during the lifecycle of data- engineering, analytics, and computation. Governance processes like masking, differential privacy, encryption, redaction, and lifecycle management are the avenues to which privacy products can be effectively applied.

A holistic approach based on the needs of the digital twin technology and the principles of the business vertical is the key to securing trust and popularity for a better Metaverse experience.

Our Future with Digital Twins

Clearly, the world is witnessing a fundamental upgrade in the existing operating models. The asset-intensive industry is undergoing a digital reinvention that requires the integration of physical and digital systems- processes, equipment, and facilities. Digital twin technology has become a vital part of this realignment, playing a pivotal role in bringing the Metaverse to reality.

The devotion of exponential cognitive power to the digital twin technology is carving out its limitless future. With new skill sets and learning capabilities, the technology promises to evolve and generate better and more efficient processes.

“The difference that is taking place now, that hasn’t been there in the past, is that we have a platform that obeys the laws of physics and obeys true-to-reality submit scenarios, so it is not just an approximation, it’s not just a representation, but it’s actually something that is true to reality” Richard Kerris, Vice President of the Omniverse at NVIDIA.

Hernaldo Turrillo

Hernaldo Turrillo is a writer and author specialised in innovation, AI, DLT, SMEs, trading, investing and new trends in technology and business. He has been working for ztudium group since 2017. He is the editor of openbusinesscouncil.org, tradersdna.com, hedgethink.com, and writes regularly for intelligenthq.com, socialmediacouncil.eu. Hernaldo was born in Spain and finally settled in London, United Kingdom, after a few years of personal growth. Hernaldo finished his Journalism bachelor degree in the University of Seville, Spain, and began working as reporter in the newspaper, Europa Sur, writing about Politics and Society. He also worked as community manager and marketing advisor in Los Barrios, Spain. Innovation, technology, politics and economy are his main interests, with special focus on new trends and ethical projects. He enjoys finding himself getting lost in words, explaining what he understands from the world and helping others. Besides a journalist, he is also a thinker and proactive in digital transformation strategies. Knowledge and ideas have no limits.

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As cities continue to grow in both size and population, redefining human interaction along the way, a framework for human-centric smart city ecosystems has become critical. The urban population is expected to grow by around 7 billion by 2050 and, while this brings immense opportunities, it also creates huge challenges. In such a scenario, the need of the hour is to create inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. Cities need to become smarter, bring all stakeholders together, and utilise the latest technological innovation.

Previous models for smart cities have suffered challenges, owing to the shifting dynamics of physical and cyberspaces. The “Blueprint for Smart Cities” redesigns the current model to provide a new social contract with humans at the core. It focuses on extensive coordination between policymakers, universities, industry, and citizens: the four agents that make up the Quadruple Helix Innovation model on which the analysis has been based.

The multilateral feedback systems that exist between these agents are crucial to consider if we are to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Blueprint for Smart Cities is an approach based on the intersection of human and technological aspects of development.

“A smart city does not simply mean ‘smart + city’, but emphasises who is leading the city. This means developing a city by the people, for the people, where the goal is to create a human-centric ecosystem. ‘Blueprint for Smart Cities – A Social Contract’ with citiesabc indexdna provides a way of developing a human-centric ecosystem where physical and cyberspace systems are interconnected to bring about social, economic, political and environmental changes”, explains Her Royal Highness, Princess Katarina de Silva of Yugoslavia and Serbia.

Compiled by citiesabc indexdna and the University of Durham in partnership with University of Surrey, Big Innovation Centre and World Smart Cities Forum and led by Professor Kiran Fernandes and Dr. Atanu Chaurhuri, the Blueprint for Smart Cities advocates a human-focused approach to building smart cities of the future.

The blueprint highlights the dynamics that exist in cities globally between the four agents at the outset of the Quadruple Helix Innovation model. It explores the multidirectional feedback systems that emanate from their respective decisions and understands the complexity of these constant adjustments and adaptations, proposing a framework for the holistic development of cities.

“We realised that smart city indexes operated within a static framework, making the results unreliable and in constant need of updates. Our approach is dynamic, identifying smart cities as human-centric and analysing the multidirectional feedback systems between the different pillars that make up a smart city. We are thrilled to have collaborated with the Centre for Innovation and Technology Management at the Durham University Business School, whose academic insights and deep research were crucial to creating this Blueprint for Smart Cities. In doing this, we hope to set a new standard for future smart city indexes and rankings”, said Dinis Guarda, founder citiesabc & openbusinesscouncil, author.

The report identifies a number of factors for consideration that are outlined as essential to the development of a human-centric smart city alongside technological advancements:

1. Innovation & Technology,

2. People & Human Resources,

3. Wellness, Health, Education & Liveability,

4. Financial Funding,

5. Leadership & Governance,

6. Business Professional ESR,

7. Circular Economy, and

8. Energy Net Neutrality.

According to Dr. Kiran Fernandes Professor at Durham University and co-author of the report, this blueprint serves as a “handbook for developing human-centric cities. The report is in direct sync with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and specifically promotes sustainable, inclusive and resilient economic growth. It ensures productive and decent employment for all. We aim to make our cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable on a global scale”.

“Blueprint For Smart Cities” is an initiative in continuation of the governments’ constant efforts for building smarter and more digitised cities worldwide. It is an enhancement of the global efforts to create sustainable, more habitable smart cities, and ready for the future.

Download the report here

About citiesabc indexdna

Citiesabc indexdna is the data analysis platform powering the dashboards for citiesabc. It is a digital transformation platform to empower, guide and index cities. citiesabc was formed by a team of global industry leaders, academics and experts creating new solutions, lists, rankings and connections for the world’s top cities and populations. citiesabc offers the best of innovation in 4ir, digital transformation, blockchain, AI, NFTs, smart cities technologies and big data.

Along with Durham University and strategic partners, citiesabc indexdna has produced the research “Blueprint for Smart Cities: A Social Contract” which highlights the dynamics that exist in cities globally between the four agents at the outset of the Quadruple Helix Innovation model and propose a framework for the holistic development of cities.

About Durham University

Durham is an international triple-accredited business school. Founded in 1965, we are one of the UK’s longest established business schools and are proud to be integral to Durham University.

Sharing insights, supporting innovation and teaching tomorrow’s leaders. We believe that to succeed in business, you need to get closer to the realities of business – so that’s what we do. We combine our academic excellence, insightful research and exceptional global business connections, to equip our students and alumni to become innovative business thinkers of the future and influential individuals in and beyond their careers.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.

Hernaldo Turrillo

Hernaldo Turrillo is a writer and author specialised in innovation, AI, DLT, SMEs, trading, investing and new trends in technology and business. He has been working for ztudium group since 2017. He is the editor of openbusinesscouncil.org, tradersdna.com, hedgethink.com, and writes regularly for intelligenthq.com, socialmediacouncil.eu. Hernaldo was born in Spain and finally settled in London, United Kingdom, after a few years of personal growth. Hernaldo finished his Journalism bachelor degree in the University of Seville, Spain, and began working as reporter in the newspaper, Europa Sur, writing about Politics and Society. He also worked as community manager and marketing advisor in Los Barrios, Spain. Innovation, technology, politics and economy are his main interests, with special focus on new trends and ethical projects. He enjoys finding himself getting lost in words, explaining what he understands from the world and helping others. Besides a journalist, he is also a thinker and proactive in digital transformation strategies. Knowledge and ideas have no limits.

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Dinis Guarda and Marc Buckley centred the conversation around society 5.0 changing the world. Powered by 4IR -the 4th Industrial Revolution-, we are before the unfolding age of digitalization – from the digitally connected products and services we consume, to advancements in smart cities and factories and increasingly common automation of tasks and services in our homes and at work. Progress brought by 4IR is characterised by continuous growth and rapid changes, with the goal of prospering and improving living standards through services and products with high added value.

Society 5.0 is a concept focused on the balance between society, tech, and nature. The concept of Society 5.0 was promoted by the Japanese government in 2015, an idea based on considering society at the centre rather than the industry. It denotes a human-centered society that balances economic and technological advancement.

“The concept of society 5.0 is a vision based on human nature and tech sustainable society. In this stage, humans, nature and technology find a circular economy of balance in a super intelligent smart society. Society 5.0 is not about one single country or city. It is about humans, the planet and a balanced sustainable ecosystem. Here, frontier technologies, and specially smart cities, blockchain and artificial intelligence can make us more human and reach universal sustainability”. – Dinis Guarda

Marc Buckley is a Sustainability Advisor Consultant Advocate for SDGs and Expert WEF Speaker. Buckley is also a systems thinker and dynamic systems modeler with a deep understanding of the exponential function, science, and maths. He is a serial entrepreneur and has owned 12 companies and been involved as a partner in 6 International family businesses. He comes from 5 generations of German organic farmers and 3 generations of European hydroponic gardeners. 

OnePoint5Media provides impactful content, digital publications, campaigns, events, and strategic consultancy support for ecosystems and industries advancing planet-saving solutions. Their flagship title, Innovators Magazine, focuses on communicating cross-sector innovations and ideas impacting the UN Global Goals – and the world beyond 2030 – to inspire the transformational changes needed to deliver a sustainable future for humanity.

You can listen to the conversation here.

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Digital Week Online’s Global Digital Transformation Day gathers top experts and industry leaders and showcase 4IR solutions in real case studies from around the world. The day was curated by citiesabc, openbusinesscouncil and intelligenthq, Digital Week Online’s official partners.

Society 5.0 and 4IR have been the main topics in the upcoming Digital Week Online’s Global Digital Transformation Day. Starting from 8.30 am GMT and running all day long until 7 pm GMT, experts, government officials from Malaysia and Pakistan and industry leaders such as Ben Goertzel, Dr. Efi Pylarinou and Edwin Diender has participated in a series of panels to give an in-depth view of how Society 5.0 and 4IR technologies are changing society. citiesabc, the leading global data platform for smart cities, openbusinesscouncil and intelligenthq will curate the Global Digital Transformation Day.

Global Digital Transformation Day started at 08:30 am with opening remarks. The first main panel followed at 09:00 am and run until 10:00 am. Under the title Digital Transformation – Society 5.0 – 4IR how to make it happen for cities and countries?, top government officials HE Saifuddin Abdullah – Minister of Communications of Malaysia, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui – Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication Pakistan, HE Oleksandr Bornyakov – Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT Development Ukraine, and industry representative Dr Edwin Diender – VP Digital Transformation Huawei will meet to provide a nation-based view to how to develop and implement Society 5.0. It will be moderated by Dinis Guarda CEO Founder ztudium /citiesabc / openbusinesscouncil.org.

At 10:30 am, the panel How to Reinvent Cities and Nations in a time of Covid-19? will take place. It will feature Rais Hussin – Chairman Malaysia MDEC, Micah Walker – CEO Grabba, Dr Kiran Fernandes – Associate Dean Durham University UK, Vice Chair National Commission UNESCO, Antonio Santos – Thought leader Ambassador Atos Siemens. Moderator Sebastien Ginalski – director openbusinesscouncil.org.

Between 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, the panel Government & businesses digital transformation challenges & Opportunities gathered worldwide personalities such as Tina Jabeen – CEO Startup Bangladesh, Jayne Chan – Head of StartmeupHK at InvestHK, Renata Ramalhosa – Director Beta-i Brazil, Dr. Ricardo Greenfield – Managing Director EurA-PT. The moderator will be Asad Sultan Strategist CEO Deutsche Malaysian Ventures.

At 1:30 pm, Jaewon Peter Chun – President World Smart Cities Forum, William Wu – CEO One4City, Joao Bocas – CEO at Digital Salutem will participate in the Smart Cities – trends, opportunities and challenges panel and moderated by Yu Xiong – Associate Dean International, University of Surrey, and President of UK International Innovation Centre.

Big Data and Cybersecurity for Nations and Businesses took the stage between 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, featuring Helen Yu – Author Global Influencer Tech,  Dr Johannes Drooghaag – Speaker, Author, Coach, Chuck Brooks – Adjunct Georgetown University – Forbes writer, Nitin Kalra – Big Data strategist Country Manager Alqimi Group. Moderator Aghiath Chbib – Member board techabc CEO Seecra.

More 4IR technologies were highlighted in the next panel, titled Digital Transformation 360 – AI, Blockchain and starting at 3:45 pm. This panel will count with the presence of Ben Goertzel – author Founder of SingularityNet, Maya Zuckerman – Author, Researcher COO Luman, Shameer Thaha – author Global Chief Strategy Officer at Accubits ,  Moderator Dinis Guarda.

Between 4:45 pm– 5:45 pm From 4IR to Society 5.0 – Sustainability, Fintech, Data, Regulations, ESG panel gathered Dr. Efi Pylarinou – Author Influencer Tech Fintech, Kristof De Spiegeleer – Founder ThreeFold, Hirander Misra – CEO Founder GMEX Group, Moderator Hilton Supra – Vice-Chairman of ztudium / techabc.

Building on the success of the first global gathering in May 2020, which attracted 170 top-level speakers, 60+ professional investors and 1,500 attendees, Digital Week Online will be expanding to an even bigger community of innovators and entrepreneurs on 12th-16th October with the motto: “Keeping the tech world united – changing the future! Online. For everyone.”

All participants will enjoy virtual networking benefits during the entire week by joining one of the best intuitive AI-powered business matching platforms.

On Oct 12th, Digital Week Online will hold the “Global Blockchain Day” where top experts will tackle topics such as DeFi, central bank digital currencies, blockchain for corporates, institutional investments and mining.

Innovation Days run Oct 14-16th and are broken down by region for local tech gurus, mentors and investment community leaders to engage audiences on seven key tracks:

– Covid19, impact on economies, new opportunities
– Fintech
– Privacy & Cyber Security
– Digital Marketing
– Impact & Sustainability
– Corporate Innovation
– Gaming & Entertainment

InvestHK and Startmeup.HK, the department of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, and Grabba (https://grabba.com ), a leading identity verification solutions provider, have been confirmed as Gold Sponsors of Innovation and Digital Transformation Days. As in the case with citiesabc and the Society 5.0 panel, each track will be co-hosted by a reputable organization with deep expertise in that space. Global Blockchain Day (Oct 12th) is sponsored by its Platinum Sponsor – BTCU.

Keeping faithful to their core community, Digital Week Online will also host a start-up competition and pitch sessions, where budding entrepreneurs will get feedback from top-investors and experts. Given the current global pandemic, they have waived the fees to participate.

Digital Week Online will run until 16th October.

Hernaldo Turrillo

Hernaldo Turrillo is a writer and author specialised in innovation, AI, DLT, SMEs, trading, investing and new trends in technology and business. He has been working for ztudium group since 2017. He is the editor of openbusinesscouncil.org, tradersdna.com, hedgethink.com, and writes regularly for intelligenthq.com, socialmediacouncil.eu. Hernaldo was born in Spain and finally settled in London, United Kingdom, after a few years of personal growth. Hernaldo finished his Journalism bachelor degree in the University of Seville, Spain, and began working as reporter in the newspaper, Europa Sur, writing about Politics and Society. He also worked as community manager and marketing advisor in Los Barrios, Spain. Innovation, technology, politics and economy are his main interests, with special focus on new trends and ethical projects. He enjoys finding himself getting lost in words, explaining what he understands from the world and helping others. Besides a journalist, he is also a thinker and proactive in digital transformation strategies. Knowledge and ideas have no limits.

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Dinis Guarda’s YouTube citiesabc interview series features the Minister of State Naokazu Takemoto, for Japan’s Science and Technology Policy. Dinis Guarda’s detailed conversation with the Minister, a veteran political leader, touched on key questions both concerning his background, career and political positions within the Japanese government, as well as highlighting Japan’s technology advancements, including the innovative Society 5.0 concept.

During the interview, Minister talked about his experience and career path having studied at Kyoto University, Berkeley, and Columbia Universities. He started his career in Tokyo as a civil servant and entered parliament where he has been for 25 years. Minister Takemoto has served as Parliamentary Secretary for Economy, Trade and Industry, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Labour and Welfare, and Senior Vice-Minister of Finance Minister of Construction, and as a Chairperson of numerous political committees.

Minister Takemoto highlighted Japan as a global powerhouse in science, technology and the efforts the government has taken to achieve this position. Starting from the early 60s, Japan invested in education, science and technology that would eventually become the basis of today’s Japan global leading position.

Minister Takemoto also introduced Japan’s Society 5.0 vision of Economic, Tech and Social Impact development. Society 5.0 offers a road map that integrates sustainability human-centric vision in all the layers of society. Minister Takemoto shared how Japan is a resilient country and has recovered from many national tragedies and that Japan’s future looks bright despite the challenges of COVID-19.

Japan’s Minister of State for, Science and Technology Policy, Naokazu Takemoto, stated in Dinis Guarda citiesabc video interview: “As a nation with two-thousand years of history, and no natural resources, Japan has kept its traditions and learned how to be innovative and competitive. Japan is one of the top 10 countries in the world with more Nobel Prizes and a leading country in life expectancy.”

The interview was hosted by Dinis Guarda, author, entrepreneur, public speaker, and a global influencer recently ranked, number 4 on Blockchain by Thinkers360 platform. He is the founder and Chairman of techabc, and ztudium that powers citiesabc, a digital transformation platform, to empower, guide and index cities with digital solutions for cities and citizens.

Dinis Guarda interviews leading global personalities, authors, influential CEOs, academics and pioneers, on his YouTube channel and citiesabc podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Soundcloud. Dinis Guarda YouTube channel has reached nearly 2 million views and 20k subscribers in its first 3 months. The podcast series is distributed on intelligenthq.com, openbusinesscouncil.org and hedgethink.com

Hernaldo Turrillo

Hernaldo Turrillo is a writer and author specialised in innovation, AI, DLT, SMEs, trading, investing and new trends in technology and business. He has been working for ztudium group since 2017. He is the editor of openbusinesscouncil.org, tradersdna.com, hedgethink.com, and writes regularly for intelligenthq.com, socialmediacouncil.eu. Hernaldo was born in Spain and finally settled in London, United Kingdom, after a few years of personal growth. Hernaldo finished his Journalism bachelor degree in the University of Seville, Spain, and began working as reporter in the newspaper, Europa Sur, writing about Politics and Society. He also worked as community manager and marketing advisor in Los Barrios, Spain. Innovation, technology, politics and economy are his main interests, with special focus on new trends and ethical projects. He enjoys finding himself getting lost in words, explaining what he understands from the world and helping others. Besides a journalist, he is also a thinker and proactive in digital transformation strategies. Knowledge and ideas have no limits.

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