Speaker

Speaker Information

  • Name: Shashi Shekhar Singh
  • Title: Urban Mobility Technocrat
  • Topic title : Designing Cities for People, not Businesses
  • LinkedIn Account: linkedin
  • Beayond the Stage Podcast Interview : podcast
  • TEDx Officia Talk : TEDx talk

Name and Background

Shashi Shekhar Singh, a visionary urban mobility advocate, brings a unique blend of personal experience and data-driven insights to his mission of transforming urban living. From his roots in Dhanbad, India—a region central to global coal reserves—to his active role in the ride-hailing revolution, Shashi has witnessed both the challenges of unsustainable urban growth and the potential for innovative solutions. His journey from pride in coal reserves to a commitment to sustainable urban mobility reflects a profound personal and professional evolution.

Idea Introduction

Shashi’s TEDx Talk, “Human-Centric Smart Cities,” emphasizes the importance of creating human-centric, connected cities with flexible zoning, reducing commuting, and leveraging technology to measure and reduce carbon footprints, promoting sustainability and better urban living. Shashi envisions a world were people and not zones and cars are at the heart of our cities.

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

Our event is called TEDxJumeirahBeachPark, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxJumeirahBeachPark event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

TEDx program