Ahmad Alnafessah is the general manager of the Smart Cities Technologies Institute (SCTI) at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) where he leads the development and implementation of innovative smart city initiatives that aim to improve the quality of life for citizens enhance sustainability and promote economic growth. With over 14 years of extensive experience in project management business development innovation and strategic planning He has a proven track record of delivering exceptional outcomes and driving positive change in the private and public sectors.As the founder and the general manager of the Smart Cities Technologies Institute Ahmad collaborate with city officials stakeholders and partners to create and execute a strategic plan that leverages R&D technologies and data-driven solutions to create smarter and more liveable cities in Saudi Arabia. His core competencies include artificial intelligence, big data, digital twins, IoT and digital twins which I have applied and advanced through my academic and professional endeavors. Ahmad holds a Ph.D. in AI and Big Data from Imperial College London. He is also an Artificial Intelligence Lead at the C4IR World Economic Forum Affiliate centers. Ahmad passionate about harnessing the power of technology and data to solve real-world problems and create positive social impact.
