Track: Governance & Economy

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/live-move-build-better/

The secondary market is vital for scaling the innovation ecosystem as it provides liquidity to early investors, allowing them to sell shares before an IPO or acquisition. Despite its importance, it is relatively small. How can we increase awareness and trust in secondary market opportunities? What steps are needed? By addressing these challenges, could we unlock greater potential for scaling innovation globally?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/investors-talk-the-importance-of-the-secondary-market-in-scaling-the-innovation-ecosystem/

To enhance citizens’ well-being, we need to put citizens’ needs in front. And we need to focus on softer technology prioritizing flexibility, adaptability, and people-first approaches. How can digital engagement platforms help foster strong, inclusive communities and how can we better leverage emotional intelligence as a crucial foundation for decision-making and design?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/designing-future-cities-empathy-and-emotional-intelligence-at-the-core/

This session explores the role of fintech in creating sustainable smart cities, focusing on financial inclusion, digital payments, and climate finance. I will discuss how digital ecosystems can drive equity and sustainability in urban environments, unlocking capital for greener infrastructure.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/smart-cities-financial-inclusion-driving-sustainability-through-fintech/

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is influenced by global shifts, such as China's rising role and the U.S. elections. These geopolitical changes could disrupt progress toward the SDGs, but also create opportunities for innovation and collaboration. To stay on track, strategic and flexible approaches are needed to adapt to uncertainties and harness emerging possibilities for sustainable growth.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/investors-talk-the-impact-of-the-current-global-situation-on-the-2030-agenda/

By drawing on examples from a number of cities across the continent, this presentation will explore the extent to which place and space matter, in the age of platforms, social media and digital tools, and essentially offers an alternative conception of smart cities. Rather than seeing the smart city as an ideal to be achieved and yet to be implemented, the argument here is that technology infused livelihoods and everyday innovations are what define the digital age. The smart city exists, in the urban everyday, and is continuously being reinvented.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/does-space-matter-in-the-smart-age-exploring-how-digital-platforms-connect-across-space-in-african-cities/

In 2019, 2020, and 2021, 73 pilot projects were selected for funding from the German Smart Cities program, encompassing small towns to large cities. A key requirement for receiving up to 15 million euros was the implementation of digital solutions to promote sustainable urban development. These digital solutions had to be open source, scalable, and transferable, ensuring that outcomes would enhance dissemination and scaling throughout Germany and Europe. As most selected projects are still in the implementation phase, this session presents the first prototypical solutions and achievements of the national program. Additionally, within the “Smarte.Land.Regionen” initiative, an online marketplace has been established to offer solutions for digital public services.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/smart-city-funding-in-germany-whats-at-stake/

How can urban planning prioritize community well-being, cater to the diverse needs of residents, and enhance the overall city-living experience? This roundtable focuses on the power of urban planning and landscaping in promoting sustainable, equitable, and resilient cities. Discussions will analyze innovative trends in city planning and strategies to address current challenges, providing a platform for urban innovators to share experiences related to building inclusive and resilient cities.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/what-can-innovative-urban-planning-do-for-city-living/

Groundbreaking ideas and visionary plans need finance to become reality. Cities must find financial partners and alternative economic models to achieve sustainable goals, perform community projects, and foster local growth. What options do cities have to finance public projects when national or regional budgets fall short? How crucial is cross-sector collaboration for financing? How can we unlock local investments to shift to clean and equitable economies?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/bold-strategies-for-funding-the-future/

How can private capital be scaled with public capital? Key initiatives focus on successful models of public-private partnerships, policies and incentives to attract private investment in public projects, and innovative funding mechanisms like blended finance and co-investment. These approaches are critical to driving economic growth and fostering collaboration between private and public sectors.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/investors-talk-leveraging-public-capital-to-scale-private-investment/

A networking opportunity for city to city learning exchange about smart city initiatives and challenges between London boroughs and other international cities.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/loti-smart-london-networking-lunch-with-aws/

CIDEU present "From digital cities to smart cities, how to achieve a sustainable transition?" In it, officials from local governments in Ibero America will share cases and practical experiences of how they are implementing this transition and the role of other actors and organizations. The initiatives of cities that make up a cooperation project between peers will be presented

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/from-digital-cities-to-smart-cities-how-to-achieve-a-sustainable-transition/

Can cities lead the global fight against climate change? Urban centers, heavily impacted by the climate emergency, hold the power to implement specialized policies and actions to address this urgent issue. These initiatives, affecting a significant portion of the world's population, could drive substantial progress in mitigating environmental impacts and promoting a sustainable future. By leveraging their unique position, cities can spearhead global efforts to combat climate change and ensure long-term environmental resilience.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/calling-all-cities-to-action-tackling-the-climate-emergency/

This keynote addresses the need to move beyond traditional top-down and bottom-up approaches in smart city development, advocating for a hybrid model that integrates both. By balancing technological innovations with community-driven initiatives, hybrid smartness creates more equitable and sustainable urban environments. Drawing from the evolution of smart city discourse, this talk highlights how hybrid smartness can solve urban challenges more effectively by intertwining top-down infrastructure with bottom-up citizen engagement. The keynote will explore how this socio-technical integration can reshape cities to be inclusive and responsive to both human and environmental needs.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/neither-bottom-up-nor-top-down-time-for-hybrid-smart-cities/

The CGCC is an informal network of two dozen European technologists from the public sector that gather twice a year to share best practices, foster collaboration, and drive change in our cities. Past topics have included open source, mobile applications, AI, sustainability, and more. The group is co-hosted by the Cities of Paris and Zurich, and is supported by Bloomberg Associates, an international non-profit for consultancies.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/coalition-of-global-city-cios/

How do cities ensure the protection of human rights for all residents? What measures can decision-makers implement to address the diverse aspects of human security within their governance frameworks? This roundtable will discuss how local administrations are protecting citizens’ rights through public policies that promote equality, social justice, and overall well-being ensuring access to healthcare, education, and political participation.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/effective-public-policies-for-healthier-communities/

Hear from three city leaders how they used $1M to address their most pressing challenges: driving student motivation and engagement, increasing farmer livelihoods and local food production, and protecting trees while providing dignified jobs to residents! And... hear from Bloomberg Philanthropies about the upcoming Mayors Challenge and how your city can win $1 million, staff, and technical assistance to bring your bold idea to life.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/big-bets-in-cities-how-philanthropy-can-de-risk-innovation/

How are smart technologies, data-driven strategies, and digital innovation transforming urban spaces? The technological solutions driving the modernization of cities forward need to be accompanied by actionable innovations. The presented tools and approaches are shaping cities toward greater efficiency, sustainability, and equity and are paving the way for a future where technology and urban living coexist harmoniously.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/embracing-digital-innovation-for-smart-city-living/

This event provides a unique opportunity to join the Latin America Smart Cities ecosystem and to connect with industry experts and local leaders to exchange and share lessons on the journey of developing smart cities in the region. You will have the opportunity to explore the latest policies, initiatives, and collaborative strategies that are shaping the future of urban development, and gain insights into the latest trends and best practices.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/unlocking-the-potential-of-smart-cities-in-latin-america/

Efficient collaboration across sectors is key to unlock the potential of mobility innovations. In this session, speakers will exchange about the impact of ecosystems in deploying the technologies needed to address mobility challenges. The panel will reflect on the roles and responsibilities of private and public decision-makers in rolling out successful innovation ecosystems.

How can innovation ecosystems solve our mobility challenges? What are the roles and responsibilities of decision-makers within, and towards, these ecosystems?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/the-power-of-ecosystems-solving-urban-mobility-challenges-through-cross-sector-collaboration/

On January 2018, while serving as an Officer on a 300-meter carrier, 500 miles off the Hawaiian Coast, an extinguisher exploded in my face, resulting in the complete loss of my sight. I was 31 years old. Some years later, with the invaluable collaboration of family, friends and key entities, I sailed again. And I founded Yes We Sail, a project to make nautical experiences accessible to blind individuals. Our tech solution and protocol aim to empower people with visual disabilities and build a legacy beyond blindness.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/winds-of-change-sailing-and-technology-to-build-a-legacy-beyond-blindness/

The ubiquitous presence of cameras and affordable edge computing, combined with remarkable advances in vision-based AI, present a wealth of new business opportunities. Any process historically monitored by the trained human eye can now be efficiently automated at scale using vision and AI solutions. In this talk, Maurits will first provide several examples of novel vision and AI systems, showcasing how monitoring tasks can be automated at scale, with cameras and AI models working together as “smart sensors” for various business applications. After presenting these examples, Maurits will detail how to build such vision and AI applications, outlining the construction of edge AI vision pipelines. Finally, he will introduce the tools provided by Network Optix to facilitate the easy scaling of innovative vision and AI solutions.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/building-vision-ai-pipelines-using-nx-tookit/

The biggest roadblock to climate-neutral and positive energy districts isn’t technology -it’s the disconnection between stakeholders, each holding a crucial part of the solution but with differing approaches, often leading to misunderstandings or unrealised benefits. Join this session to discover ways stakeholder engagement can unite citizens, leaders, businesses, and financiers to create districts and cities as vibrant as they are sustainable.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/power-of-communities-co-creating-pathways-to-climate-neutrality/

What is the role of water management and economics in sustaining a sustainable future for cities and regions worldwide? This session will delve into innovative water strategies, focusing on water conservation and circular water-smart systems, along with insights into the economics and financing of water sustainability. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering sustainable practices and tackling water scarcity on a global scale.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/from-scarcity-to-sustainability-rethinking-water-for-tomorrow/

Strategic urban design and sustainable event planning are vital to preparing cities for hosting global events and tourism. This session will explore innovative building solutions and cutting-edge urban planning, highlighting smart tourism and internationalization in alignment with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Can cities leverage innovative infrastructure and smart technologies to prepare for hosting major international events and enhance smart tourism while ensuring long-term benefits for their citizens?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/hosting-the-world-global-events-and-smart-tourism/

Increasing environmental pressures are changing the collection of natural resources, and circular practices are an efficient, green solution. These practices provide food security, water management, and waste reduction. What innovative strategies promote circularity in urban resource management? How can this approach address environmental, social, and economic challenges?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/circularity-as-the-new-paradigm-for-sustainable-growth/

How are cities managing data analytics to prepare urban areas and citizens for future challenges? Can cities not only analyze data but also predict future dynamics to guarantee resilience and plan in the long term? This session delves into how cities can focus on data collection, storage, and management and use this information to predict performances and dynamics, guaranteeing better resilience and governance.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/predicting-tomorrow-through-data-driven-management/

Intervención para exponer las bondades de la provincia gaditana como destino inversor, poniendo el foco sobre los sectores estratégicos con mayor presencia en el Congreso

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/diputacion-de-cadiz/

The transformative impact of government technologies enhances city life everywhere. Exploring innovations in digital trust and digital services is crucial to understanding modern cities and how cities can leverage technology to create more resilient, efficient, and citizen-centered urban environments. However, are cutting-edge technologies capable of ensuring that city services can adapt to the evolving needs of urban populations?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/revolutionizing-city-life-through-digital-services/

Urban transformation often faces hurdles in gaining community buy-in and navigating political landscapes. A way to bridge the gap between aspirations for change and the reality of implementation remains in communicating well about the co-benefits of the urban design changes. In this session, C40 will delve into the critical question of garnering support from both residents and political decision-makers to create green and thriving neighborhoods.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/transforming-our-neighbourhoods-how-to-get-people-and-politicians-onboard/

EU cities are key to advancing climate mitigation, adaptation, net-zero goals, and competitiveness, while ensuring social inclusion, as acknowledged - among others - by the Covenant of Mayors initiative. This session explores accelerating cities' sustainable and just transformation through Local Green Deals, deploying new net-zero technologies, and creating strategies to make climate neutrality appealing, competitive, accessible, and just.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/driving-urban-sustainability-achieving-net-zero-the-just-way/

Government-focused startups are developing technologies that help cities manage resources, track sustainability metrics, and enhance public services, driving efficiency and ecological resilience. These startups will keep governments in check and bring them into the 21st century.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/startup-pitches-cutting-edge-solutions-for-governments-worldwide/

Gender-based violence and inequality remain major challenges in communities across Europe and beyond. This session will examine on the current state of gender equality and violence prevention at the local level, identify gaps in existing efforts, and discuss what more local political leaders can do to push the agenda forward.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/local-action-for-global-impact-strategies-to-end-gender-based-violence/

Connect, mingle, and ignite strategic conversations in a fun, engaging setting. Meet the right people before the drinks, so you'll know exactly who to toast to! Don’t forget your business cards since connections await!

Access limited to: Investor Pass and Exhibitor Pass (only for exhibiting startups from the Startups Program or Startup Co-Exhibitor Upgrade that have obtained a bracelet at the Investors & Founders Lounge counter to participate in this activity)

Register your interest to attend https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/join-our-investors-founders-networking-activity/

Our world is in urgent need of more sustainable and social solutions, to create better lives for our citizens and a better planet. Do you believe, like us, that sustainability and social justice are key to fundamental change? In this interactive workshop, we would like to engage with other international stakeholders about the topic of social innovation and public-private collaboration, sharing success stories from our network.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/creating-liveable-cities-through-social-innovation-and-co-creation/

This interactive workshop, hosted by Eurocities, will help identify and understand the most interesting emerging technologies in a city context. Participants will have the opportunity to test our innovation method for understanding technology trends, assessing strategic implications, and identifying the necessary preconditions for technology adoption in their cities.

As this workshop is designed for approximately 30 participants, we would encourage you to register at the link below to make sure you have a spot on the day - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Cokv0QqVgEaMp1o28Iic00reU0MHwGFPvlHtYKLIWtFURFNGRkVMUzlFMVg3SlFURUtPSzVPVFk5Sy4u

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/enabling-cities-and-municipalities-to-scope-emerging-technologies/

In dynamic sessions and open dialogues between local and regional leaders and other stakeholders, participants will identify key areas of action and concrete measures to positively impact territories. These efforts aim to drive sustainable development, social inclusion, and economic resilience, ultimately making Europe a better place for its citizens.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/building-resilient-communities-lrgs-leading-europes-future/

Eurocities and the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre are jointly organising a training for European cities on digital twins as tools for evidence-based decision-making. The event as part of the SCEWC would allow for making the link between the Expo and the training, and to facilitate a discussion on the potential of digital twins for urban policy-making, at technological and political level, between city officials, experts, and other stakeholders.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/urban-digital-twins-towards-evidence-based-decision-making/

Attractive climate neutral and smart cities have high ambitions for innovation. Cities lead in facilitating urban innovation that addresses societal challenges, but what are the ingredients needed and how do you build innovation capacity in a city? We provide an overview of innovation practices and models for cities and discuss collaboration models between the public and private sector and how to work together on innovation.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/how-to-make-it-work-innovation-practices-and-models-for-cities/

Cities and the private sector must join forces to develop a zero-carbon, resilient, and inclusive urban regeneration model. What are the strategies that cities can uptake? What is the private sector’s role? This session will showcase best practices and flagship urban regeneration projects including Reinventing Cities - a powerful initiative involving 30 global cities and over 3500 businesses to date.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/reinventing-cities-public-private-collaboration-for-sustainable-urban-regeneration/

This colloquium will explore the digital strategies and tools driving innovation in cities. During the session, best practices will be analyzed, and the implementation of advanced technologies for urban transformation will be shared. Additionally, emerging trends in digitalization will be discussed, focusing on how they can improve the quality of life for citizens, promote sustainability, and increase the efficiency of public services.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/digital-transformation-strategies-and-tools-for-urban-innovation/

Integrating services and fostering community engagement can transform urban spaces into sustainable, thriving environments. Empowered communities can create net-positive smart cities by addressing challenges like population growth and resource scarcity. Strong engagement allows residents to shape their cities, boosting ownership and belonging. Case studies show that collaboration and service integration improve operations, quality of life, and environmental contributions, offering valuable insights for urban development.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/elevating-urban-living-engaging-communities-and-integrating-services-for-a-net-positive-smart-city/

This session is divided into 2 parts:
Ethics & Good Governance in the XXI Century, with David Velazquez, former judge and lawyer, Begoña Román, philosopher, Catalan Ethics Committee of Social Services president and Gemma Calvet i Barot, lawyer and consultant in transparency and good governance.

Closing words by Lluís Rabell, City Councilor of BCN, Helfried Carl, cofounder Innovation in Politics Institute and Jurgen Czernohorszky, City Councilor of Vienna.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/institutional-closing-ceremony-of-the-european-capital-of-democracy/

This agora session, co-organised by Eurocities and the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, will facilitate an open discussion between city representatives on the potential of digital twins to enhance local policies in European cities.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/urban-digital-twins-what-is-at-stake-for-european-cities/

We investigate lessons from 5 novel firm-driven contributions to systemic barriers for adopting circular economy principles. How to crack the system lock-in bottom-up! We invite you to help us identify the systemic barriers we need to address in the next round of Blueprint Projects supported by Circular Buildings Coalition (CBC).

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/five-circular-economy-deep-dives-into-system-challenges-in-the-built-environment/

At this event, you will discover the challenges faced by cities around the world in shaping the cities of the future. They will demonstrate the tools they use, such as innovative tenders and other open innovation strategies, to implement future pilots and procure new solutions.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/cities-challenges/

As subsidies run out, cities need new financing solutions for energy transition. Explore less traditional funding options and key barriers cities face, based on consultations on attitudes to innovative financing instruments on local level. Learn what options cities have and how to secure private capital and overcome obstacles. Missing this session means missing critical insights that could leave your city behind in the race to climate neutrality.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/innovative-financing-options-and-private-capital-for-energy-transition-in-cities/

City governments must strive to leave no one behind. As global inequalities intensify, cities have the potential to become sanctuaries where all citizens are given equal opportunities. This starts with forward-thinking, bold, and decisive policy planning and implementation. By harnessing the power of community engagement, accessible technologies, and sustainable development, cities can evolve to meet their residents' diverse needs and foster a sense of belonging for all citizens.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/redefining-livability-for-the-citizens-of-tomorrow/

Today, technology has profoundly transformed the way societies operate, and governance is no exception. Technological development has given rise to an era of smart collaboration where governments, businesses, and citizens work together to tackle global challenges. In this session, we will explore how the strategic use of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and digital connectivity improves decision-making, transparency, and efficiency in government processes, paving the way for smarter collaborations.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/technology-ai-and-governance-the-era-of-smart-collaboration/

A closed meeting for the City Club Advisory Group of EIT Urban Mobility.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/city-club-advisory-group/

Can new technologies help build resilient, secure, and forward-thinking urban environments? How can local leaders spearhead this technological revolution? Strategic governance is essential for seamlessly integrating cutting-edge tech into city life while ensuring robust security frameworks. As policymakers are pivotal in fostering innovation, safeguarding digital infrastructure, and protecting citizen data, this high-level roundtable will debate how effective governance can create innovative, secure, and vibrant cities for the future.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/leadership-in-action-crafting-safe-and-tech-forward-cities/

In a constantly changing world, cities are adapting their strategic plans to prepare for the future. However, how governments respond to citizens' direct concerns will truly redefine agile governance. In this session, we will explore how GovTech solutions guarantee efficiency and effectiveness in addressing both urban challenges and cities' needs while incorporating other leaders in the digital transformation to make it happen.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/navigating-urban-challenges-with-govtech-solutions/

Cities are key to aligning economic growth and climate goals. This session explores how mayors from Barcelona, Milan, and Manchester are driving reindustrialisation and proximity planning to build competitive, climate-neutral urban economies. We'll discuss how cities can contribute to the upcoming EU Clean Industrial Deal, foster innovation, create jobs, and ensure their work spearhead national and EU policies for a sustainable future.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/cities-at-the-heart-of-european-competitiveness-reindustrialisation-and-proximity-planning/

Following the formation of the new Innpulso Network Working Groups for the period 2024-2027 in September, the session will be used to present the 2024-2025 work plan of each of them (lines of work, expected results, deliverables, planned sessions, etc.). The session will also present the main European funding opportunities open or foreseen linked to innovation and urban development policies.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/project-office-working-group-progress-and-funding/

Cities are where the impacts of extreme heat events are felt hardest. Extreme heat events have been identified as the most lethal of climate-related disasters, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations including the elderly, economically and socially disadvantaged, and those with disabilities. This session shares lessons from C40 cities on how they act to cool neighborhoods and buildings and protect their residents.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/how-cities-are-cooling-neighborhoods-and-buildings-to-protect-residents/

Explore the dynamic interplay of collaboration and innovation in this panel, where leading experts dissect the role of Public-Private Partnerships in propelling smart city technologies and sustainable urban development into the next era.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/the-blueprint-for-our-future-city-the-power-of-public-private-partnerships/

This roundtable will discuss the fundamental challenge facing cities today: how to reap the benefits of digital transformation and ensure it delivers for everyone, fostering social inclusion and integrating the environmental aspect. City representatives will bring their examples and perspectives and discuss how international cooperation can support cities in playing their part to achieve the twin transition and Sustainable Development Goals.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/delivering-an-inclusive-urban-digital-transformation/

Who are the most effective municipalities prioritizing Innovation as the main economic growth accelerator? What are their best practices in turning Policies into effective programs to promote inbound and outbound innovation?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/startup-ecosystem-stars-turning-innovation-into-the-main-economical-driver/

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/world-smart-city-awards-ceremony/

The incorporation of new technologies, particularly AI, in defining public policy implementation and decision-making processes represents a paradigm shift that brings evident advantages. However, at the same time, privacy risks substantially increase. For this reason, the design of public policies in environments like smart cities cannot be done independently of data protection regulations. It must be considered from the beginning.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/the-role-of-data-protection-in-the-context-of-the-smart-cities/

The workshop will provide training and peer-to-peer learning opportunities for city officials, NGOs, and businesses working on city-business collaboration to address climate change. Invitation only.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/city-business-climate-alliance-forum/

Collaborative workshop on the implementation of Local Urban Agendas, aimed at the pilot project municipalities of the Spanish Urban Agenda Action Plans. Activity developed in collaboration with the Sub-Directorate General of Urban Policies of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/cities-for-positive-impact-implementing-local-urban-agendas/

On 7th November 2024, UCLG’s European section will convene to discuss further developments and actions based on the European Action Paper adopted in June. The session will focus on implementation strategies, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation. Members will share experiences and refine approaches to ensure the successful execution of the Paper’s proposals, enhancing internal coordination and European influence globally.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/strategic-implementation-session-advancing-the-european-action-paper/

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/productive-and-sustainable-cities-for-living-and-working/

The Ukraine Facility is the European Union’s main investment instrument for Ukraine up to 2027, worth EUR 50 billion, whose key aim is to foster partnerships between Ukrainian and European businesses. One of the main pillars of the Facility is the 'Ukraine Investment Framework' (UIF), designed to attract and mobilise public and private investments for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction. It is therefore of critical strategic importance that companies both in Ukraine and the European Union can make the best of the opportunities available under the UIF; to learn precisely how they can avail of these instruments to drive Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/joint-horizons-partnerships-for-a-smart-recovery-in-ukraine/

This panel session will explore the experiences of cities and technical partners, discussing the challenges of deploying new technologies or governance structures at the neighborhood scale. Participants from the UP2030 project (Horizon Europe), will address integration hurdles and social acceptance issues. The session will also examine city-wide upscaling opportunities, highlighting strategies for overcoming barriers and fostering transitions.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/neighborhood-transformation-co-creating-solutions-in-europe/

A connected place is where more than just people, infrastructure, economy and planet come together. It’s also where the digital world, new modes of transport and mobility, and exciting new networks for trade and exchange coincide.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/the-power-of-a-connected-place-to-generate-growth-inclusion-and-innovation/

GovTech enables public administrations to adopt technology-driven solutions that create advanced digital services, transforming citizen experiences and delivering simple, efficient, and transparent public services. This session explores the global GovTech landscape, focusing on innovation, strategy development, and international partnerships. Discover how GovTech fosters collaboration, enhances public services, and drives innovation worldwide.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/driving-public-sector-innovation-through-govtech/

This keynote presentation highlights how different municipalities are moving towards building sovereign urban intelligence (AI) through the 4th edition of smart city index report published bi-annually. The report is perhaps the only comparative study launched and maintained by a neutral institution to foresee how AI impacts on current smart city practices and future perspectives. The report also added other perspectives to support AI transformation. The longitudinal view since 2017, based on a temporary series of bench-marking data, will provide invaluable insights based on the analysis of 50 cities around the globe.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/how-cities-are-digitally-transforming-preliminary-findings-from-2024-smart-cities-index-report/

Exploraremos tres casos de colaboración entre ciudades y territorios: XAUL, red de agendas urbanas de la Diputación de Barcelona; la red RETOS, que fomenta el desarrollo social y laboral desde el Ministerio de Trabajo; y RETTURN, proyecto de seis federaciones de municipios que promueve el turismo rural y las tradiciones locales. Conozca cómo estas iniciativas transforman comunidades mediante la cooperación y el intercambio de buenas prácticas.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/conectando-territorios-ejemplos-de-redes-urbanas-y-rurales/

Almost 10 years after the Paris Agreement, citizens are increasingly struggling with the effects of a constantly changing climate, experiencing unprecedented high temperatures and an elevated risk of disasters. Despite this, the role cities play in addressing the climate crisis demonstrates how local efforts can drive meaningful results on a global scale. In this session, we will explore the adaptation strategies and best practices cities implement to achieve climate goals.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/cities-at-the-forefront-of-the-climate-emergency/

What are the new developments cities are using to enhance digital services? How are they ensuring a higher speed, accessibility, and efficiency in delivering top-notch city services? As city agencies take the lead in the use of digital technologies to better serve residents, businesses, visitors, and all who depend on urban services, this roundtable will unravel the skills and infrastructures reshaping advanced digital services.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/transforming-city-life-with-advanced-digital-services/

Building on the key takeaways from the discussions held during the Strategic Retreat, join us for a discussion where the CEMR Secretary General will share his thoughts on the next steps for our organisation in the coming months!

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/leveraging-collective-intelligence-for-local-solutions-a-cemr-perspective/

45-minute workshop where four cities will share their initiatives, interests, experiences and needs in terms of digitalisation, citizens engagement, living labs and smart cities. Furthermore, an overview of the gatherings of smart cities and communities’ interests, current opportunities and upcoming developments coming from the analysis of the 2023-2024 Piattaforma Città working groups, including more than 80 Italian cities will be presented.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/piattaforma-citta-knowledge-experiences-exchange-between-italian-cities/

The Nordic countries are world leaders in both sustainability and innovation and the Capitals are important engines. In this session we will explore how the cities integrate sustainability and innovation to reach climate neutrality and create business opportunities. We will also discuss opportunities in increased collaboration between the Nordic countries, between the capitals and how to become more active on the international stage.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/nordic-capital-cities-on-climate-neutrality-and-business-development/

The preservation of a world based on democratic values, where the quality of life and equality in rights are guaranteed, is a mission that requires the active participation of cities and a joint effort from their stakeholders across all levels of collaboration. How are we empowering civil society to help move our cities forward? What innovative ideas are cities developing to foster citizen engagement, particularly among the youth?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/collectively-moving-cities-forward/