SmartCityX is an open innovation program comprised of best-in-class, stage-agnostic startups from around the world along with iconic Japanese corporations and industry thought-leaders. With a common vision of co-developing the "city of the future," SmartCityX takes a diverse, people-centric approach in identifying next-generation technologies that can enrich lives and create more equitable and inclusive communities. SmartCityX places an emphasis on six core verticals: 1) Consumer Products & Services 2) Mobility 3) Smart Buildings 4) Energy, Resources & Sustainability 5) Connectivity & Infrastructure 6) Social Innovation These pillars unite corporate and consumer interests and embody the hope we all share for making cities more livable, resilient and sustainable.