#SCEWC23

CONGRESS
OVERVIEW

A global discussion shaping what’s next for cities.

#SCEWC23

THE CONGRESS ALL CITIES ARE LOOKING TO

The ultimate conversation on the most pressing issues of the global urban map.

Our largest, most comprehensive program to date, with 600+ international experts taking part in.

Full focus on real implementation, funding and scalability – combined with inspirational, thought-provoking talks.

A new conference layout with decentralized stages and rooms throughout the 2-hall venue.

Live expert interviews broadcast through our parallel Digital Program at Tomorrow.City.

POWERHOUSE SPEAKERS

VOICES SPARKING CHANGE

Nathan Blecharczyk

Co-founder & Chief Strategy Office, Airbnb

Nate has led the creation of Airbnb’s engineering, data science, payments, and performance marketing teams, and plays a leading role in driving key strategic initiatives across the global business.

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Claire O’Neill

Co-Chair of the Advisory Board, World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Former UK Minister for Energy & Clean Growth, Claire currently co-chairs the Advisory Board of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

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Joan Laporta
Manel del Río

President, FC Barcelona
CFO, FC Barcelona

Barça is much more than a Stadium. It is an innovative and far-reaching project that goes beyond modernizing Spotify Camp Nou and is determined to be a driving force for its home city of Barcelona.

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Micaela Mantegna

Abogamer, Video Game Lawyer, Activist & Scholar, Harvard Berkman Klein Center

Activist & renowned global expert on AI and XR ethics. TED Fellow. BKC Harvard affiliate. Member of the WEF Future of the Metaverse Council.

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Margaret Mitchell

Chief Ethics Scientist, Hugging Face

One of the Time’s 2023 Most Influential People, Margaret is a former Google AI Staff Research Scientist and a researcher focused on the ins and outs of machine learning and ethics-informed AI development in tech.

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Peter Körte

Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Siemens

Körte is responsible for developing Siemen’s strategy and leading its worldwide R&D activities. His current priorities include the accelerated development of innovative sustainable technologies.

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Esam A. Alwagait

Director of National Information Center, Saudi Data and AI Authority

Dr. Alwagait has around 20 years' experience in IT. He was previously CEO of National Digital Transformation Unit in Saudi Arabia and Deputy Minister for Technical Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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2023 CONGRESS PROGRAM

HIGHLIGHTED CONGRESS SESSIONS

Take a look at the top congress sessions that took place in the Auditorium.

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2023 CONGRESS PROGRAM

CO-CREATED
CONGRESS SESSIONS

Discover the co-created congress sessions with top International Institutions that went on at the congress.

Program backbone: The issues that matter.

VERTICAL PROGRAMS

ONE VENUE.
MULTIPLE CONFERENCES

Dedicated parallel events deepening our approach on key areas of action.

2023 SESSIONS

RELIVE LAST YEAR’S TALKS

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KEYNOTE INTERVIEW WITH AIRBNB CO-FOUNDER NATHAN BLECHARCZYK

2023 SPEAKERS

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT
OUR CONGRESS

"I’ve been coming for this event for ten years now. And there’s no other place in the world like it. I think it’s an essential place for cities, for anybody who care about the future of our cities. If you’re not here, how are you going to actually connect together?"

Jeff MerrittHead of Urban Transformation | World Economic Forum

"It’s my first time here but I know it’s been running for many years and it’s an amazing event. I think so many of the solutions we need are in these halls… So, not only does it give us the sense of the solutions, I think it can give us a sense of hope and a sense of courage as well."

Claire O’NeillFormer UK Climate and Energy Minister | Global Decarbonization Advisor

"I think an event like this is something that can really help foster the dialogue and the potential collaboration between countries, actors, private and public organizations in terms of finding solutions that are better equipped for the future."

Tamira SnellFuturist and Senior Advisor | Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies

"This event is a super exciting space. Everyone seems really happy and full of life and things to do. It’s such a creative space with so many ideas rolling around… It’s just been an impactful experience to understand all of the ways things can move forward."

Margaret MitchellResearcher and Chief Ethics Scientist | Hugging Face

"I strongly believe that this event is like the world stage for the edge innovation in the context of smart cities. It enables us to take advantage of this unique opportunity to go further in the digital transformation to be able to provide quality of life for people in the cities."

Miguel de Castro NetoDean / Urban Analytics Lab Coordinator | NOVA IMS / NOVA Cidade

CONGRESS OVERVIEW

THE CONGRESS ALL CITIES ARE LOOKING TO