Safder Nazir

Safder heads Huawei’s Digital Industry Center of Excellence, prior to which he has held various leadership roles in global blue-chip companies. With over 25 years of experience across the world he has an extensive background in the built environment including smart cities, sustainable development and key industry verticals.
Industry recognition:
Named 2023 Urban Power 20 most influential visionary leaders in cities
Advisory Board Member for several Smart City & National Digital Transformation Programs
SAMENA Council Working Group Member on Digital Services
Global thought leader and key note speaker on Cognitive Cities, 4IR, Digital Industries & Transformation
Former ITU-T SG20 Smart Cities & IoT working group member