The 6th edition of the International Conference on “Future Smart Cities (FSC)” was held in collaboration with Barleti University, Albania, and took place virtually on 19 September 2023, to include attendees from all corners of the world.

The 6th “Future Smart Cities (FSC)” conference peers into the future of urban settlements and human civilizations, discussing topics about technological implementation in urban planning & and city design. FSC covers many topics, including smart mobility and connectivity, cyber security, advancements in data and networking, smart grids, renewable energy, smart buildings, urban environments, and climate change mitigation techniques.

The conference covered a wide array of topics that pertain to disruptive technologies. Some of the main topics that were discussed include:

Day 1:

Welcoming Session:

The Opening started with online registration and welcoming speeches from the Conference Chair, Prof. Dr. Aleksander Xhuvani, and the conference co-chair, Dr. Etleva Dobjani, which ended with IEREK’s presentation.

Short welcoming speeches were given by the conference chair Prof. Dr. Aleksander Xhuvani, Polytechnic University of Tirana - Member of the Albanian Academy of Arts and Sciences., and Dr. Etleva Dobjani, Head of the Department of Architecture and Lecturer at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Creative Industries, Barleti University, Albania.

Following the speeches, a brief presentation introduced IEREK as a company and its activities to the audience.

Plenary Session:

A plenary session followed introducing the first keynote speaker "James Ehrlich", Director of Compassionate Sustainability, Stanford University School of Medicine/CCARE Institute, Appointed Faculty, Singularity University, Sr. Fellow, NASA Ames Research Center, White House / OSTP appointee, Regenerative Infrastructure Task Force, Founder ReGen Villages Holding, whose speech was entitled: “Applying Machine Learning Software for The Generative Design and Operation of Bio-Regenerative and Resilient, Self-Reliant Residential Infrastructure and Retrofits”.

After the keynote speeches was the conference's First Session titled “Smart Transportation Methods - Smart, Resilient, and Sustainable Infrastructures”. The session was moderated by:

The first session went on, where multiple authors presented their research virtually, taking questions from the live audience, and answering as best they could. Following the first session, attendees took a short break, in preparation for the second session.

After the short break was the second Session of the conference titled “Technological Innovation in Architecture and Urban Spaces”. The session was moderated by:

The second keynote speaker was "Prof. Rita Yi Man Li", Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Finance Director, Sustainable Real Estate Research Center, Hong Kong Shue Yan University whose Speech Title: “Smart Home for The Geriatric Population”

The second session went on, where multiple authors presented their research virtually, taking questions from the live audience, and answering as best they could. Following the second session, attendees took a short break, in preparation for the third session.

After the short break, the third Session was entitled “Modern Methods in Sustainable Development and Resource Efficiency – Smart Institution and E-Governance”. It was moderated by:

The third keynote speaker was "Mr. Raza Jafri", Founder & CEO of MetaWorldX, Tech Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Advisor whose Speech Title: “Unlocking the Power of Digital Twins: Pioneering Smart Cities of Tomorrow”

Wrapping up, a discussion and a Questions and Answers session followed by the final remarks and a closing ceremony was held, and the conference was concluded after feedback was discussed in the session.