Nexus Connect: Smart cities or Big Brother?

Organised by Nexus

Want to connect with like-minded people in business, technology and academia?

Join us at the panel and networking series Nexus Connect, for an exclusive deep dive into the role of data in building smart cities. Enjoy refreshments, a lively panel discussion and meaningful conversations.

From real-time transport data and traffic management systems to air quality monitoring, people-flow analytics and facial recognition, smart technologies are reshaping how our cities move and function. They offer powerful tools for improving mobility, reducing congestion, and creating cleaner, more efficient urban environments.

But these same systems raise critical questions about privacy, trust and control.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of data in building smarter cities. How can these technologies support both citizens and authorities – making travel easier, cities more sustainable, and services more responsive – without tipping into over-surveillance?

Where do we draw the line between innovation and intrusion – and how do we design cities that truly work for everyone?

Confirmed speakers:

  • Azza Eltraify | Co-Founder at Ultracell Networks
  • Joshua Ward | Chief Executive Officer at Terminus Technologies
  • Susan Grant-Muller | Professor of Technologies and Informatics at the Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds
This event is aimed at: All Nexus member businesses; Entrepreneurs and professionals, at all levels, from innovative and tech-led businesses; University of Leeds academic and professional staff.
Social & Networking Data
09th Jul 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Organised by Nexus
Nexus, Discovery Way, Leeds, LS2 3AA
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