To support the development of smart cities around the world, there is a need for innovative solutions to enable better connectivity, good governance and public wellbeing. This keynote presentation will feature how one of the leading global technology companies, Huawei Technologies, has applied its extensive experience and expertise in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry to pioneer research and development in advanced technologies — including 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and big data analytics. Alan Fan, Head of Intellectual Property Department at Huawei technologies, will share illustrative case studies which show how this technology giant has developed innovative solutions and tools to support smarter, more efficient and better-connected communities around the world.