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Discover the great network of global organizations and media outlets engaging with us this year.
SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS
European Commission
The European Commission is the EU’s executive body. It represents the interests of the whole European Union. The Commission’s main roles are to propose legislation which is then adopted by the co-legislators, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers; enforce European law (where necessary with the help of the Court of Justice of the EU); set objectives and priorities for action, outlined yearly in the Commission Work Program, and work towards delivering them, as well as managing and implementing EU policies, the budget, and representing the Union outside Europe.
The European Commission’s has its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and some services are also in Luxembourg. The Commission has Representations in all EU Member States and 139 Delegations across the globe.
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ICEX Spain Trade and Investment
ICEX Spain Trade and Investment is a public corporation at the national level aimed to promote the internationalisation of Spanish companies to support their competitiveness and add value to the economy, as well as attracting foreign investment to Spain. ICEX Spain Trade and Investment renders its services through a network of 31 Provincial and Regional Divisions in Spain along with almost 100 Economic and Trade Offices around the world. It also boasts 16 Business Centres worldwide, offering Spanish companies temporary infrastructure and acting as incubators for internationalisation. Every year, ICEX organizes around 1.200 promotional activities in foreign markets and answers over 90.000 queries on internationalization
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RED.ES
Red.es is the public corporate entity attached to the Ministry of Digital Transformation and The Civil Service. Red.es develops programs to boost the digital economy, innovation, entrepreneurship, training for young people and professionals and support for SMEs through the promotion of efficient and intensive use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
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Government of Catalonia
SmartCAT is the strategy of the Government of the Generalitat de Catalunya which extends the concept of Smart City to a country-wide level to carry out a program that integrates and coordinates local initiatives and supralocal, support companies and deploy Smart initiatives throughout the territory. SmartCAT aims to turn Catalonia into an “Smart Country” of international reference that takes advantage of the use of digital technology and information to innovate in public services, drive economic growth and promote a smarter, more sustainable and integrator.
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Barcelona Provincial Council
Diputació de Barcelona is a local public authority that provides technical, economic and technological support to the 311 municipalities in the province of Barcelona, fostering quality local services throughout the region. Its mission is to ensure progress and well-being for all the citizens in the territory. To this end, Diputació de Barcelona is determined to become a Smart Region: a community of Smart Villages and Smart Cities in which technology and citizens are the main drivers of change to achieve social, environmental and economic development for all.
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Barcelona Metropolitan Area – AMB
The Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) is the public administration of the metropolitan area of Barcelona, which occupies 636 km² and encompasses 36 municipalities with more than 3.35 million inhabitants. The metropolitan area is a territorial, social, demographic, economic and cultural entity formed during the last century as a product of the growth and connection of urban systems around the city of Barcelona. This is the largest metropolitan conurbation in the western Mediterranean, which generates half of the GDP in Catalonia. The new public metropolitan administration replaces the three entities existing until 2011: Union of Municipalities of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, Environmental Agency and Transport Metropolitan Agency. This new AMB rationalises and simplifies the metropolitan governance by creating a single administration.
C40 Cities
C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere, can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities.
Council of European Municipalities and Region – CEMR
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is a prominent European organisation representing local and regional governments across the continent. With a rich history of advocacy and collaboration, CEMR serves as a vital platform for sharing knowledge, fostering cooperation, and advocating for the interests of over 150,000 local and regional authorities. CEMR plays a pivotal role in shaping European policies and promoting the principles of local democracy, subsidiarity, and territorial cohesion. Through its diverse initiatives, CEMR empowers local and regional governments to address common challenges, exchange best practices, and contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous Europe.
Eurocities
EUROCITIES is the network of major European cities, with over 200 of Europe’s largest cities to improve the lives of over 130 million residents across 38 countries. We work in all areas of interest for cities, from culture to mobility, environment to social affairs, economic development to smart cities. We facilitate learning experiences between cities and represent cities’ interests towards the European Union. EUROCITIES is committed to working towards a common vision of a democratic, sustainable future in which all citizens can enjoy a good quality of life.
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Federación Española de Municipios y Províncias – FEMP
The Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) is the Association of Local Entities at the state level with the greatest presence, which brings together City Councils, Provincial Councils, Councils and Island Councils, a total of 7,410, which represent more than 95% of the Spanish Local Governments. Incorporated under the provisions of the Fifth Additional Provision of Law 7/1985, of April 2, Regulating the Local Regime Bases, it was declared an Association of Public Utility by Agreement of the Council of Ministers of June 26, 1985 . The FEMP is the Spanish Section of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CMRE) and the official headquarters of the Ibero-American Organization for Intermunicipal Cooperation (OICI).
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Giga
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
The Global Covenant of Mayors is a powerful and historic response to climate change from cities around the world. It is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, built upon the commitment of over 13,000 cities and local governments. These cities hail from 6 continents and 144 countries. In total, they represent more than 1 billion people. With climate mitigation targets that are projected to collectively reduce global emissions by 5.6 GtCO2 equivalent annually in 2050 compared to a business-as-usual trajectory, GCoM cities are demonstrating that they are already taking action.
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Inter-American Development Bank – IDB
The effects of rapid urban growth combined with the impact of climate change are creating new challenges for cities, which require better usage of information. To manage these challenges and deliver better urban services, cities need to better leverage technology, people and processes. IDB works to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality. It helps improve health and education, and advance infrastructure. As the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean, it conducts extensive research; provide loans, grants, and technical assistance. We are committed to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of increased integrity, transparency, accountability and sustainability.
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Local Governments for Sustainability – ICLEI
ICLEI is a global network of local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development and is active in 125+ countries. ICLEI Europe supports local governments in implementing the European Green Deal, the overarching EU strategy for climate neutrality, to build more resilient and equitable communities.
UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all.
In October 2016, at the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development – Habitat III – member states signed the New Urban Agenda. This is an action-oriented document which sets global standards of achievement in sustainable urban development, rethinking the way we build, manage, and live in cities. Through drawing together cooperation with committed partners, relevant stakeholders, and urban actors, including at all levels of government as well as the private sector, UN-Habitat is applying its technical expertise, normative work and capacity development to implement the New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goal 11 – to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
United Cities and Local Governments – UCLG
United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) is the world organization of local and regional governments and their associations, representing and defending their interests on the world stage. UCLG’s network of members represents 70% of the world’s total population and is present in all world regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, the Middle East and West Asia, and North America; organized into 7 regional sections, 1 metropolitan section and 1 Forum of regions. This network includes over 240,000 towns, cities, regions and metropolises, and over 175 associations of local and regional governments in 140 countries. Among UCLG’s key areas of political interest are: local democracy, climate change and environmental protection, the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, local finance, urban development and city diplomacy in peace building
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World Association of the Major Metropolises – METROPOLIS
Metropolis is a global network of the world’s largest cities—providing innovative solutions to the critical challenges facing large metropolitan areas. Bringing together over 150 member cities and 700 million inhabitants worldwide, Metropolis serves as a global hub where metropolises can connect, share solutions and mobilize on issues related to sustainability, social cohesion, metropolitan governance, future planning and gender equality.
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World Bank Group
With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries.
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World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is independent, impartial and not tied to any special interests. The Forum strives in all its efforts to demonstrate entrepreneurship in the global public interest while upholding the highest standards of governance. Moral and intellectual integrity is at the heart of everything it does.
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STRATEGIC ORGANIZATIONS
ANCI – Associazione Nazionale Comuni italiani
ANCI (National Association of Italian Municipalities) is an organization that represents Italian municipalities. It supports the interests of local governments, coordinates activities between municipalities and facilitates dialogue with national and European institutions. ANCI works to promote sustainable development, improve public services and strengthen the role of local authorities in governance. Founded in 1901, the association plays a key role in shaping policies that impact municipalities and cities.
ASOCAPITALES
The Colombian Association of Capital Cities (Asocapitales) was founded ten years ago with the stated objective of representing and defending Colombia’s capital cities’ common interests by providing spaces for open dialogue and collaboration between municipal and national authorities. Asocapitales has lately taken a new path, forming a Colombian thinktank that handles strategic issues from a subnational viewpoint and collects statistical data and research to provide guidance for decision-making. Colombia is undergoing a transformation, and new territorial mayors will be elected in 2024, which is why Asocapitales has identified three areas of concern and opportunity for partnership:
• Transportation network enhancements.
• Creating significant infrastructure projects
• Connectivity and tactical urbanism
Asociación Latinoamericana de Metros y Subterráneos – ALAMYS
The Latin American Association of Metros and Subways, ALAMYS, began its activities in 1986, in Caracas, Venezuela, to share experiences, learn and acquire standards of best practices, and become a leading group of metrorail operators in Latin America. With the passage of time, the urban rail transport systems of Spain and Portugal were integrated, forming the group of Main Partners, and then the most important technological suppliers of America and Europe joined as Adherent Partners, thus generating a constant and exclusive exchange of experiences and innovations among members.
Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance – CNCA
Our Mission CNCA’s mission is to mobilize transformative climate action in cities in order to achieve prosperity, social equity, resilience and better quality of life for all on a thriving planet. CNCA is committed to a just carbon neutral future that recognizes and redresses the disproportionate burdens and the disproportionate benefits of the fossil fuel economy by prioritizing climate action that advances the well-being of low-income people, Indigenous Peoples, communities of color, immigrants and refugees and other historically marginalized communities. Who We Are CNCA is an alliance of leading global cities working collaboratively to achieve carbon neutrality in the next 10-20 years while demonstrating innovative solutions and policy approaches to inspire other cities to reach carbon neutrality as quickly as possible. CNCA member cities are globally influential, have demonstrated deep carbon reductions, and are vocal leaders and risk takers. As such they advance and troubleshoot policy development collectively, share learnings and forge support networks, innovate together and build new capacity to take on emerging challenges. CNCA amplifies the successes from this collective approach, sharing widely with other city officers, stakeholders and communities and engaging a broad array of leaders in transformative climate action.
Centro Iberoamericano de Desarrollo Estratégico Urbano – CIDEU
Centro Iberoamericano de Desarrollo Estratégico Urbano – CIDEU is the network of iberoamerican cities that shares and promotes the culture of urban strategic thinking. Created in 1993, it has mor than 150 members from 21 countries. The city of Bogotá, Colombia, currently holds the presidency of CIDEU, and the vice-presidency is held by the city of Mendoza, Argentina. CIDEU’s mission is to accompany iberoamerican local governments in the application of the culture of urban strategic thinking, to the design and management of projects aligned to a strategy, to achieve sustainable and inclusive cities.
Circular Buildings Coalition
The transition to a circular economy in the built environment is essential to eliminate this 35% of waste, reduce pollution and circulate materials and assets at their highest value. It is also an essential enabler to decarbonisation. The Circular Buildings Coalition has been established as a vehicle to coordinate built environment stakeholders to accelerate this transition. It is an initiative of Metabolic, Circle Economy, World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with Arup, funded by the Laudes Foundation.
Cities Coalition for Digital Rights – CC4DR
The Cities Coalition for Digital Rights, launched by the Cities of Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York in November 2018 and now with a membership of over 50 cities and organisations worldwide, is a network of cities helping each other in the greenfield of digital rights based policy-making. The Coalition is committed to promoting and defending digital rights in urban context through city action, to resolve common digital challenges and work towards legal, ethical and operational frameworks to advance human rights in digital environments.
Federación Argentina de Municipios – FAM
The FEDERACIÓN ARGENTINA DE MUNICIPIOS is a non-profit public entity, created by Law N° 24.807, empowered to represent all municipalities in Argentina through voluntary association.
Objectives:
• To establish itself as the institutional sphere of convergence for all municipalities.
• To represent associated municipalities before national, provincial, and international authorities.
• To defend municipal autonomy.
• To promote programs and agreements with national and international organizations.
• To promote improvements in municipal administration, related to planning, management control, cooperation actions, and technical assistance.
• To strengthen the public administration of local governments and their policies through congresses, training sessions, and human resources development.
• To spread and promote information related to the management of the associated municipalities.
Federación Nacional de Departamentos
We are the entity that integrates, strengthens and represents the departments with the state, the private sector and international organizations to enhance the development of Colombia’s regions.
FIA
Bringing together 243 Member Organisations from 147 countries on five continents, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation of the world’s leading Mobility Organisations. In Motor Sport, the FIA guarantees that events held worldwide adhere to equitable, well-regulated, and, above all, safe standards. In Mobility, the FIA strives to ensure safe, clean, affordable and accessible mobility for all global road users through strategic cooperation, global advocacy initiatives and support to local actions carried out by its Members.
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France Urbaine
France urbaine is the only association of city mayors and urban centers presidents in France. Its 108 members, of all political tendencies and representing some 1,300 cities, gather more than half of France’s population. France urbaine aims to promote the urban fact among public authorities and all citizens. The association takes its part in the structuring of the urban world and the attractivity of our country, within the framework of a permanent dialogue with the French Government. France urbaine is organised into colleges representing the various administrative forms of France’s urban diversity.
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Frente Nacional de Prefeitos – FNP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Association of Mayors (FNP) is the only municipal entity directed exclusively by mayors in exercise of their mandates, composed by 400 municipalities with more than 80,000 inhabitants. This number covers 100% of the capitals, 60% of the inhabitants and 75% of the country’s GDP.
Among the activities of FNP is the organization of national and international events. We highlight the Municipal Meeting with Sustainable Development (EMDS), the largest local sustainable development event held in Latin America. Promoted by FNP in partnership with national and international organizations, it welcomes about 10000 people (+500 mayors) each edition.
The EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
The EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, launched in 2008 in Europe, is an initiative supported by the European Commission bringing together over 11,000 of local governments that want to secure a better future for their citizens. By joining the initiative, they voluntarily commit to implementing EU climate and energy objectives to build decarbonised and resilient cities with access to affordable, secure and sustainable energy by 2050. As part of the Covenant of Mayors – Europe movement, we will continue to (1) reduce greenhouse gas emissions on our territory, (2) increase resilience and prepare for the adverse impacts of climate change, and (3) tackle energy poverty as one key action to ensure a just transition.
Global Parliament of Mayors
The Global Parliament of Mayors is a unique governance body of, by and for mayors that functions as a parliament and brings cities to the world fore. To organise and amplify the voice and influence of mayors across the globe, and strengthen the relationship with national governments, networks, multinational institutions, civil society groups, and business. We envision the GPM as a global city rights movement. It is designed to harness the power of our proximity to urban residents and leverage cities’ approaches to problem solving. As mayors, we can drive solutions in our cities that are more creative, faster, and more targeted than those put forward at the national level. We are promoting collective action, connectivity and solidarity among mayors at a time where the common global voice of mayors is especially needed to drive change.
Mercociudades
Mercociudades was born 28 years ago with the aim of strengthening regional integration between South American local governments. Initially made up of 12 cities, this network currently has 380 member cities from 11 South American countries and is an outstanding reference in regional integration processes. Its initiatives and programs are oriented based on its vision of “integrated, inclusive and participatory cities”, and among its primary objectives are: improving the quality of life in the cities of the network, influencing national, regional and global agendas, stimulate the exchange of experiences; and create joint projects and policies between cities. An important milestone among its actions is the creation of the first regional program of cities for South-South cooperation.
NetZeroCities
NetZeroCities is a consortium consisting of 34 partners from 27 European countries, managing the EU Cities Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030” platform. It is coordinated by EIT Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest public- private innovation partnership focused on climate innovation to mitigate and adapt to climate change. NetZeroCities supports the 112 European cities selected by the European Commission to join the EU Cities Mission in drastically reducing their greenhouse gas emissions to achieve climate neutrality. It works as a service-oriented platform supported by world-class practitioners to help cities overcome the current structural, institutional and cultural barriers they face in order to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. NetZeroCities aims to enable European cities and citizens to show the way forward towards an inclusive, thriving, climate resilient and sustainable future. To do so, it tailors advanced capabilities related to systemic change, citizen engagement and democratic governance, capital and financial structuring, and social innovation, to ensure cities have access to the best expertise available anywhere in the world.
Open and Agile Smart Cities – OASC
The Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities network (OASC) is a global network of communities that assists local administrations of all sizes in their digital transformation. We work with our members, partners and independent experts to create sustainable impact for our communities via their digital tools and systems. We facilitate seamless sharing and re-use of digital, data-driven solutions to avoid vendor lock-in, to reduce costs and resources and improve efficiency, thanks to open standards such as the OASC Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs) and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Together with our international member cities and partner organisations and based on our core values – openness, agility and cooperation – OASC is building the foundation for a global market where digital services can scale sustainably.
OSGP Alliance
The OSGP Alliance is the global non-profit association dedicated to promoting the adoption of the Open Smart Grid Protocol (OSGP) and infrastructure for smart grid applications towards a future proof modern smart grid. With a key focus on security, smart metering, smart grid, grid analytics, distribution network management and smart cities our members, including utilities, hardware manufacturers, service providers and system integrators, all share a common goal and vision: promoting open standards for energy demand side management, smart grid and smart metering systems.
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RACC Mobility Club
RACC is an institution that offers coverage and high-quality services to cater for the needs of more than 10 million people worldwide. As a Mobility Club, the RACC promotes a new, safer and more environment-friendly mobility culture, and encourages innovation by creating new products and services for all those who today combine all types of modes of transport, from cars to bicycles, scooters, public transport and shared transport. At the same time, the Club fosters research through its knowledge centre, the RACC Mobility Institute, and for the exchange of experiences that analyses the new mobility models and trends at the international level.
Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes – RECI
The Association aims to generate a dynamic between cities in order to have a “Spanish network of smart cities”. Which must promote the automatic and efficient management of urban infrastructures and services, as well as the reduction of public spending and the improvement of the quality of services, thus managing to attract economic activity and generate progress.
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Red Innpulso
The Network of Cities of Science and Innovation (Red Innpulso), a project promoted and co-financed by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MCIU), is the meeting forum for those municipalities with the distinction “City of Science and Innovation” that seek to advance in the definition and implementation of innovative local policies. It is currently made up of 90 city councils from all over the country.
Resilient Cities Network
Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) is the world’s leading urban resilience network. Present in more than 100 cities, 40 countries, and 6 continents, R-Cities is a global city-led nonprofit organization that brings together knowledge, practice, partnerships, and funding to empower cities to build a safe, equitable, and sustainable future for all. We work in three primary delivery areas to support our global city network: Empowering through our network of Chief Resilience Officers (CROs) and Communities of Practice; Mobilizing through our public and private sector partnerships creating and communicating knowledge; and Implementing specific urban resilience solutions through a set of multi-city programs.
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Smart Cities Marketplace
The Smart Cities Marketplace helps towns and cities of all sizes to create more sustainable urban environments and offers all the information needed to explore, shape and set up successful smart city projects. It offers a repository of EU climate-neutral and smart city projects and a hub for those looking to bring climate-neutral and smart city projects to the market. One of its main services is a matchmaking process to create funding opportunities and to offer a forum for knowledge exchange in dedicated focus groups. The matchmaking process includes the following services: 1. Matchmaking events 2. Matchmaking info sessions 3. Webinars 4. Financing masterclasses 5. Peer2peer exchange 6. Deal meetings 7. 1-on-1 consultancy
Smart City Institute Japan – SCI-JAPAN
The Smart City Institute Japan (SCI-Japan) was established in October 2019 as a private sector-led not-for-profit organization as a knowledge and public-private-academic partnership platform to promote the expansion and advancement of smart cities in Japan. We aim to expand and advance Japan’s smart cities through the following and other efforts:
１）Collecting, analyzing, and sharing the latest information on the world’s leading smart cities and know-how for promotion; ２）Discussing, proposing, and advising for promoting smart cities in Japan; and ３）Promoting exchanges and networking between various entities related to smart cities.
The US Mayoral Roundtable
The U.S. Mayoral Roundtable is a dynamic collaboration-based platform dedicated to driving digital transformation across cities. We work directly with mayors to implement cutting-edge technologies that address critical human issues, using a Lean Methodology to ensure our solutions are both efficient and sustainable. Our bipartisan approach fosters nationwide engagement, spearheading the design and construction of the cities of tomorrow.
Union for the Mediterranean – UFM
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is an intergovernmental organisation that brings together the 28 countries of the European Union and 15 countries of the South and East Mediterranean. Its aim is to strengthen cooperation and dialogue across the region. Since its creation in 2008, the institution has continuously worked to promote political dialogue between its member states, including cities and local authorities, to address the aspirations of Euro-Mediterranean citizens. The roadmap adopted in 2017 underlines the key role of the UfM as a unique framework for political dialogue and regional cooperation in the Euro-Mediterranean area, focusing on human development (women and youth empowerment, education, research, business and employment) and sustainable development (urban development and transport, energy, climate action, water and environment).
World e-Governments Organization of Cities and Local Governments – WeGO
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), with more than 200 members is a membership-based international association of local governments, smart tech solution providers, and institutions committed to the transformation of cities into smart sustainable cities through facilitating public-private partnerships (PPP).
WeGO was founded by 50 member cities in 2010 as the World e-Governments Organization, hence our acronym. However, as the concept of smart city continued evolving, during the 4th General Assembly (2017) WeGO expanded its mandate and changed its name to the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization. WeGO serves as its members’ international platform to improve the quality of life, innovate in the delivery of public services, and strengthen regional competitiveness.
COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS
22@Network Barcelona
22@Network Barcelona is a private business association that brings together the major organizations of the district, large companies, institutions, universities, research centers, and a large network of SMEs and active startups within the district
Since 2004, 22@Network Barcelona has been the primary association responsible for the innovative, technological, and creative sector of the city of Barcelona. With over 250 associates, we are responsible for the establishment of the 22@District as a dynamic, transformative, and an advanced technological space- a true innovation district.
The 22@Network Barcelona aids in the integration of entrepreneurial organizations and professionals by facilitating the networking, interactions, and relationships of these businesses with the neighborhood of Poblenou.
5G Americas
5G Americas is an industry trade association composed of leading telecommunications service providers and vendors. The organization’s mission is to advocate for and facilitate the advancement of 5G and beyond. 5G Americas is invested in developing a connected wireless community while leading 5G development for all the Americas. 5G Americas is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
Asociación Empresarial y Unión Patronal Metalúrgica de L´Hospitalet y Baix Llobregat – AEBALL
AEBALL, the BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF L ‘HOSPITALET and BAIX LLOBREGAT, is, since 1984, the business association of representation, management, defense, coordination and promotion of the professional interests of companies that carry out economic activities of a general nature in their different sectors: industrial, commercial and services, within the territorial scope of L’Hospitalet and Baix Llobregat, the South of Barcelona Metropolitan Area, in constant economic and social growth. AEBALL groups more than 3,700 companies, which are located in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat and Baix Llobregat and generate more than 51,000 jobs, and has direct contact with more than 8,000 companies and entities in the area and Catalonia, as well as administrations public, organizations and media It is a cooperation platform: between large companies, innovative SMEs, start-ups and universities / technological centers, and promotes public-private partnership.
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AEMES SMART
AEMES SMART, the Association of Mobility, Sustainable Environment and Smart Businesses, creates an ecosystem that drives innovation and investment through business cooperation, strategic alliances and the promotion of collaborative tractor projects, as well as collaboration. public-private collaboration in the field of mobility and the sustainable and Smart environment. AEMES SMART brings together and gives visibility to companies in the new market of mobility and sustainable environment, functioning as a lobby for their defense and competitiveness, driving and accompanying throughout the process of change and transformation of traditional industries and mechanization towards to new mobility, and ensuring that companies can access qualified talent, and the training needed to be competitive.
African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation – ASCIF
ASCIF is a Smart Cities (Promising) Global Award Winning Organization. It Is A Development Organization, A Non-Government, Nonsectarian And Non-Partisan Organization Working For The Development Of E-Services By Combining The Government View And Proven Practices In A Powerful Process Of Co-Design. It’s A Human-City Developmental NGO. African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF) Is An NGO in consultative status with the United Nations Economic And Social Council (ECOSOC). ASCIF Could Also Be Labeled As An Implementing Organization which Designs And Implements Various Developmental Projects With The Financial And Technical Support Of International Donor Agencies And The Government. Formulated To Activate Africa For The Responsibility Of Nation Building Through Innovation, Empowerment And National Identity.
Agrupación empresarial Innovadora del sector TIC de La Rioja – AERTIC
The Cluster of the Information and Communications Technology Sector of La Rioja began its activity in July 2010 as an instrument to channel the interests and needs of a broad technological sector linked to ICTs in La Rioja. Currently we are more than 100 associates. Our associates belongs to different subsectors from IT advisory to more advanced developments as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Analytics, Blockchain, NFTs, metaverse…
AERTIC collaborates in the generation, revitalization, management, presentation and coordination of R&D&i projects belonging to the cluster and its associated companies, which are presented to both national and European calls
AI-ON-DEMAND PLATFORM
AI-on-Demand (AIoD) is a community-driven platform designed to empower European research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) while ensuring the European seal of quality, trustworthiness, and explainability. In addition to the provision of resources to the research community, facilitating experimentation, knowledge sharing, and the development of state-of-the-art solutions and technologies, AIoD also provides an environment to construct platforms with a common API. The platform aims to create an open and easy-access ecosystem for the AI community, including AI researchers from academia and industry, students, SMEs, Tech providers and EU-funded projects, Digital Innovation Hubs, and other EU bodies.
ALAMOS
ALAMOS is the Latin American Association for Sustainable Mobility.
It was founded in 2018, and is made up of the most representative national non-profit associations of each country in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Its objectives include sharing successful experiences in the region, contributing to knowledge transfer and training of technicians and regulators. In addition, facilitate the dissemination of electric mobility and participate in the organization and organization of forums and events.
Likewise, encourage the construction of an ecosystem of agents involved in electromobility, both public and private, of a disciplinary nature that generate business opportunities, jobs and contribute to environmental sustainability.
AMEC
Amec urbis is the Spanish cluster of urban technologies that includes the main manufacturers and exporters in the fields of mobility, parking, urban landscape and water and waste treatment, offering a wide range of solutions for smart cities.
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AMETIC
We are the association representing the digital technology industry sector in Spain. Our members include large, medium and small leading IT companies, Telecommunications, Electronics, Digital Services and Content, leading companies driven by the digital transformation as well as other industry associations. OUR VISION: A society that benefits from today’s opportunities offered by digital technology in Spain and considers this sector as the main engine for the achievement of economic and social objectives. OUR MISSION: To promote, for the benefit of our members, the best economic, policy and legislative environment that facilitates the development and the use of digital technologies. We want to achieve this goal by working as constructive partners with national and European public and private institutions, as well as with other international organisations.
Asociación de Empresas de Eficiencia Energética – A3E
The Spanish Association of Energy Efficiency Companies (A3E) is an independent and non-profit organization that represents more than 120 companies and entities working in the field of Energy Efficiency. Its members include energy consulting firms, technologic institutes, engineering companies, ESCOs – Energy Service Companies -, equipment and component manufacturers, etc. Since its creation in 2009, A3E has been devoted to the promotion this sector and the diffusion of technical knowledge related to energy efficiency. A3E leads an intense development program that has included the creation and coordination of 5 thematic Working Groups composed by companies from the Association covering key issues for the development of energy efficiency in Spain, such as energy saving certificates, energy communities, decarbonisation plans, flexibility of electricity demand and integration of renewable energies. Among the benefits of belonging to our organisation are the training of technical professionals, networking, the job board and the marketplace platform, among others.
Asociación de Empresas de Mantenimiento Integral y Servicios Energéticos – AMI
AMI is a Business Association that was born from the associative will of the leading private companies in the sector of integral maintenance and energy efficiency services in Spain. Its objective is to promote the activity of integral maintenance of buildings, as well as energy services in the economy of our country, defending free competition. AMI is a member of the CEOE and maintains a constant relationship with the Public Administrations. AMI also monitors public tenders, controlling their compliance with the LCSP (Spanish public tenders law).
INNOVATION BOOSTERS
Attico
An ecosystem that empowers the members of its community to grow their projects. Aticco started as a coworking, and then grew as a coliving, a startup accelerator and a business angels community. Today, Aticco combines its flexible solutions to adapt to the versatility and constant evolution of the new work and lifestyle models through its brands: Aticco Workspaces, Aticco Living, AticcoLab and Aticco Ventures, bringing smart solutions to its community.
BrazilLAB
BrazilLAB was founded in 2016 and is the first accelerator and GovTech innovation hub created in Brazil and Latin America. It connects entrepreneurs with public leaders and accelerates solutions developed by startups, focusing on improving public services. Its mission is to stimulate a culture of innovation in the public sector, from the outside in, by supporting high-impact entrepreneurs committed to solving complex public problems using technology.
InnovUp
InnovUp is the no profit and super partes association which connects, promotes, and represents the Italian ecosystem of innovative entrepreneurship: Startup seed, Scale-up, innovation centres, incubators, accelerators, scientific and technology parks, startup studios /venture builder, crowdfunding platforms, professional firms, consulting firms, and corporates.
InnovUp works to unite and foster the Italian innovative entrepreneurship system focusing on 3 main areas of activity: Advocacy (working groups, position papers, parliamentary hearings and ministerial discussions aimed at promoting favorable norms to development of innovative companies), Networking (working tables, association chats, events, roadshows aimed at connecting different players in the sector) and Knowledge (Founders Academy, observatories, reports, webinars, surveys and newsletters aimed at increasing knowledge about the ecosystem at national and international level). InnovUp is a member of IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation), ESN (European Startup Network), EBN (European Business and Innovation Centre Network), EBAN (European Business Angels Network), AFS (Allied for Startups).
StartupBlink
StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working to uncover the momentum of startup ecosystems globally and to accelerate their growth. Every year, StartupBlink releases the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, a report ranking the startup economies of 1,000 cities and 100 countries.
Urban Impact
Urban Impact is a global advisory boutique and investment firm working at the intersection of emerging urban technologies, the public sector and early-stage VC investing to fast-track the transformation to sustainable cities.
Over the last five years, we have worked on 60+ public-private innovation projects and supported 100+ smart city founders. Our team of industry veterans has invested in over a dozen startups and helped unlock follow-on investments of >100M€. We are on a mission to become Europe’s leading early-stage investor and advisory network on sustainable cities. During the Expo, we are launching together with Startup Guide our latest venture: City.Solutions – a new platform enabling City Challenges and Urban Testbeds to connect globally with startups and solution providers.
INNOVATION BOOSTERS
PARTNER KIT DIGITAL
Kit Digital
Kit Digital is a grant program by Red.es aimed at increasing the digital maturity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the implementation of digitalization solutions.
PARTNERS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
CO-LOCATED EVENTS
Held within the framework of Smart City Expo World Congress, Tomorrow.Building World Congress aims to catalyze a positive change in the way we plan, construct, renovate and operate buildings and urban infrastructures. We accelerate a shift in the built environment towards a circular and digitalized model that ensures efficiency, resilience and net zero cities.
Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress is the new global summit dedicated to promoting and developing the potential of the Blue Economy. It has celebrated its first edition within the framework of Smart City Expo World Congress 2022.