Cristina Gómez García-Reyes

Lead, Urban Innovation, Business Development | World Economic Forum Geneva, Switzerland
Cristina Gómez García-Reyes

Biography

Cristina leads Urban Innovation at the World Economic Forum, accelerating ventures that reshape cities and strengthen local economies. She has worked across public, private, and non-profit sectors on urban biodiversity, tech-enabled SDG delivery, and global convenings on sustainable growth. Her focus areas include strategy execution, science diplomacy, and sustainable finance.

Sessions

10:30h
Thematic Keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

Where are cities today in Lighting transition

Cristina Gómez García-Reyes
Cristina Gómez García-Reyes World Economic Forum Lead, Urban Innovation, Business Development Moderator
Pedro Pinto
Pedro Pinto Signify Vice President of Public Smart Lighting business Speaker

#Adaptation, #Energy Infrastructure, #Public Space, #Smart Street Lighting, #Urban Resilience

2025-11-06 10:30 2025-11-06 10:50 Europe/Madrid Where are cities today in Lighting transition

In the context of "Adaptation and Resilence," this talk will share findings from a recent Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) survey assessing the current state of lighting infrastructure in cities worldwide. We will explore how cities can leverage their lighting systems as a critical component to adapt to climate change and building urban resilient communities.

Stage: Clean Cities
Thu 6 10:30h - 10:50h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes
10:50h
Thematic Keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

Urban Adaptation: Building Resilient and Vibrant Cities

Cristina Gómez García-Reyes
Cristina Gómez García-Reyes World Economic Forum Lead, Urban Innovation, Business Development Moderator
Esteban Leon
Esteban Leon UN-Habitat Head of City Resilience Global Programme Speaker

#Climate Adaptation, #Climate Finance, #Urban Resilience

2025-11-06 10:50 2025-11-06 11:10 Europe/Madrid Urban Adaptation: Building Resilient and Vibrant Cities

With urbanization accelerating worldwide, cities’ resilience is no longer optional. Esteban León explores how urban areas can anticipate, adapt, and thrive amid social, economic, and environmental challenges, embedding flexibility, inclusiveness, and sustainability at the core of urban development.

Stage: Clean Cities
Thu 6 10:50h - 11:10h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes
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