In this episode Robyn Francis speaks with Dana Kawas, co-founder and CEO of Thynkli, a Vancouver-based company specializing in digital twin solutions for smart cities. Dana brings a wealth of experience in bridging the gap between technology and human-centered urban development and is a steadfast champion of Digital by Design thinking and a digital transformation leader driving innovation through advisory work on projects in Riyadh, delivery of workshops on AI and Metaverse and the digital upskilling needed to deliver sustainable urbanization and citizen-centric innovation.
Dana discusses global shifts toward sustainability and citizen-centric innovation, the 'digital by design' concept, and her work in the Middle East. Learn about overcoming data silos, the role of AI and the metaverse, and Saudi Arabia's vision for FIFA 2034. Tune in for insights on creating efficient, sustainable, and citizen-focused cities.
Her unique perspective bridges business strategy and cutting-edge tech solutions, backed up by stellar academic credentials and over 23 years of experience and ambassadorship for the Digital Twin Consortium. Listen now to hear Dana share insights on digital transformation, smart cities, data governance, and the future of technological innovation, and – most excitedly – use cases.
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