Please use another Browser

It looks like you are using a browser that is not fully supported. Please note that there might be constraints on site display and usability. For the best experience we suggest that you download the newest version of a supported browser:

Internet Explorer, Chrome Browser, Firefox Browser, Safari Browser

Continue with the current browser
The Expo 2020 Dubai site, with infrastructure connected by Siemens digital technology, provides a blueprint for smart cities globally. As the Premier Partner for Infrastructure Digitalization at Expo 2020 Dubai, Siemens has digitally linked more than 130 buildings at a purpose-built site twice the size of Monaco.
Cities account for roughly 80 percent of the energy consumed worldwide and generate roughly 75 percent of all carbon emissions. With more than two-thirds of the world’s population predicted to live in urban areas by 2050, cities are coming under increasing pressure. Digitally connected smart cities can help overcome some of the most pressing challenges of our time, including clean water, adequate waste removal as well as reduced pollution caused by buildings. The Expo 2020 Dubai site, with infrastructure connected by Siemens digital technology, provides a blueprint for smart cities globally. As the Premier Partner for Infrastructure Digitalization at Expo 2020 Dubai, Siemens has digitally linked more than 130 buildings at a purpose-built site twice the size of Monaco. 

Press Releases

Press Release05 October 2021

Expo 2020 Dubai opens as a future city blueprint, digitalized with Siemens technology

Press Release08 September 2021

University of Birmingham partners with Siemens to create the smartest university campus in the world

Siemens signs 10-year leaseagreement at District 2020

We recently announced that Siemens, one of our key anchor tenants, will grow its presence at District 2020 following the signing of a 10-year lease agreement for two buildings. The agreement will see the German conglomerate establish significant new regional business operations at District 2020 from mid-2021, after the close of Expo 2020 Dubai.

New Siemens smart city app connects Expo 2020 Dubai to the Internet of Things 

    • Digital application for Expo 2020 Dubai collects, analyzes and visualizes data from infrastructure for energy efficiency, sustainability and visitor comfort
    • App will support Expo 2020 Dubai in becoming a blueprint for smart cities
    • Demonstrates potential to connect a city’s infrastructure to the Internet of Things with MindSphere

    Siemens launches ‘Expo Explorers’ storybook for children two years before Expo 2020 Dubai

        • In both Arabic and English, the book is for children 6-10 years
        • Story and activity book celebrates two years to Expo 2020 Dubai 
        • Children learn about famous inventions at past World Expos

        Press Pictures

        Thomas Kiessling

        Afzal Mohammed

        Nadimeh Mehra

        Oliver Kraft

        Thomas Kiessling

        Aerial view of the Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai 

        Afzal Mohammed presenting Siemens solutions for Expo Dubai 

        Siemens designed web-based smart city app

        Digital Foundation of Expo 2020

        Infographic Siemens at Expo 2020 

        Infographic Smart Buildings

        Videos

        Further Information

        Speaker

        Thomas Kiessling

        Chief Technology Officer,
        Siemens Smart Infrastructure 
        LinkedIn Presentation: SI Digital business strategy

        Oliver Kraft

        Executive Vice President Expo 2020,
        Siemens, Dubai
        LinkedIn Presentation: Premier Partnership for Infrastructure Digitalization

        Afzal Mohammed

        Vice President IoT and Technology & Innovation at Siemens Industrial UAE
        LinkedIn Presentation: Creating a blueprint for future smart cities

        Nadimeh Mehra

        Vice President Expo 2020,
        District 2020 Project Lead
        LinkedIn Presentation: District 2020

        Contact

        Smart Infrastructure Media Relations Team 

        Siemens AG