In this session, moderated by Rajiv Makhni, the panelists discuss the blueprint of smart cities with examples from Japan and how this vision will become a reality. The panelists were Mr. Amitabh Kant, Secretary - Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Shaina NC, Spokesperson and Treasurer, BJP Vinayak Chatterjee, Chairman, Feedback Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, Brotin Banerjee, MD & CEO, Tata Housing, Akihiko Tobe, General Manager (Smart City), Social Innovation Business Project Division, Hitachi.