The two-day event featured thought leaders from around the United Kingdom who discussed the challenges and opportunities related to the themes of secure cities and urban innovation.

Smart Cities UK 2017 took a closer look at what’s known as “smart transformation” across cities within the UK. The aim is to provide guidance and information on transforming the systems vital to a smart city, including security, energy, transport, waste and critical national infrastructure.

Colin Leatherbarrow, Product Solutions Director, Chubb, spoke about the need for closer collaboration between the public and private sectors in order to protect people and business. He also discussed how enhanced security helps residents better enjoy everything the urban space has to offer, such as culture, national heritage, entertainment and commerce.

“With the speed of new technology being adopted, ‘connected’ fire and security solutions have a place in any smart city where digital solutions are used to increase the efficiency of traditional networked services,” says Leatherbarrow.