Cities are evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technology that creates smarter, more livable urban environments. From energy-efficient infrastructure and inclusive governance to resilient mobility and digital inclusion, data-led innovation is redefining public services and urban planning.
This November, the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 will bring together visionaries, global organizations and city leaders in Barcelona to explore cutting-edge, real-world urban solutions. The theme, “The Time for Cities,” reflects a pivotal moment for collective innovation and sustainable urban transformation.
Our team will be present to absorb the latest trends, connect with innovators and gather insights on how smart city technologies shape the future. If you’re attending Smart City Expo and would like to meet to discuss urban analytics, sustainable infrastructure, or collaboration opportunities, we’d be delighted to connect. Simply drop us a note at [email protected] to set up a time.
As Sand Technologies’ AI Solutions Director, Jeevan Samuel is focused on the development of the Strongford Digital Twin at Severn Trent Water. His previous experience includes a role as a Data/Machine Learning Engineer at Synthesis Software Technologies in Johannesburg developing data platforms for a South African citizen engagement application. He also held a role as an RF/Signal Processing Engineer at Protea Mechatronic Systems developing signal processing solutions for military radio applications and navigation solution engineer for avionic systems at Denel Dynamics. Jeevan holds a masters degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Pretoria and a masters in Data Analytics from the University of Central Florida.
Managing Director, Utilities - Europe
Jeevan Samuel
AI Solutions Director
James Combrink
Technical Delivery Lead
