Back to agenda Smart Destinations Forum Destinations Manager AgendaDigital & CIO's Agenda AI to Z: Utopian and Dystopian Futures in Smart Destination Planning Wed 23 Oct | 16:15 - 17:00 Auditorium Hainan Airlines Gold Pass Platinum Pass This panel discussion will explore the dual nature of AI in the context of smart destination planning, presenting both utopian and dystopian perspectives. The session aims to provide a balanced view of how AI can shape the future of urban tourism, discussing its potential to create sustainable, accessible, and economically vibrant destinations, while also addressing the risks such as privacy concerns, social inequality, and the over-reliance on technology. Speakers Sérgio Lopes Advisor for Technology and Innovation | Smart Cities Project Manager Municipality of Famalicão Nina Nesterova Professor Sustainable Tourism and Transport Breda University of Applied Sciences Miguel Angel Martin Rodriguez Territorial Innovation Manager Smart City Cluster Moderators Tamlyn Shimizu Global Partnerships & Communications Lead BABLE Smart Cities