AI Chatbots in City Governance: Enhancing Public Services and Citizen Engagement
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how city administrations manage operations, services, and citizen engagement. At its essence, AI is about crafting computer systems capable of tasks that normally require human intellect, such as understanding speech or recognising images. It is a broad field that includes machine learning (ML), deep learning, and generative AI, each contributing uniquely to automating processes and enhancing decision-making.
Does Space Matter in the Smart Age? Exploring How Digital Platforms Connect Across Space in African Cities
Decades of government and philanthropic policies have facilitated economically stagnant zones where people measure their success by how far they get away. This talent-extraction paradigm makes them far more vulnerable to real estate speculation and displacement, and removes individuals with spending power, day to day examples of success, and the investment and financial acumen needed to build local economies.
Designing Future Cities: Empathy and Emotional Intelligence at the Core
Decades of government and philanthropic policies have facilitated economically stagnant zones where people measure their success by how far they get away. This talent-extraction paradigm makes them far more vulnerable to real estate speculation and displacement, and removes individuals with spending power, day to day examples of success, and the investment and financial acumen needed to build local economies.
Smart City Expo and Tomorrow Editions Abroad: A Global Conversation Throughout the Year
Smart City Expo is an ongoing conversation, with different editions taking place in different cities around the world throughout the year. The ideas, conversations, meetings and business opportunities happening in Barcelona this week will continue and expand with abroad editions that will take root in their own local contexts. Thanks to the various partners who commit to being part of the global SCE movement, our impact on the progress of cities and the quality of urban life is deepening every year, as more and more editions become members of this growing family of events. This session will bring together representatives from the editions that will take place in the coming year to learn from their expectations and results of hosting the event in their cities, and how their own Smart City Expo edition can support their most impactful projects these cities are pursuing.
Beyond Access: Emerging Tech for Inclusive City Living
The future of inclusive city living relies on leveraging the latest technological tools to enhance affordability, inclusivity, and access in urban areas. Cities are increasingly embracing diversity, ensuring fairness, and fostering social cohesion through tech-driven solutions. However, as the urban landscape evolves, challenges like the digital divide and systemic inequalities persist. Can technology successfully bridge these gaps and create truly inclusive cities?
This session will feature the participation of our global partners Saudi Data and AI Authority, NVIDIA Corporation
Trasforming Rome. Meet the Mayor Gualtieri
Join us for a distinguished dialogue with Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, as he shares insights into the city’s ambitions transformation ahead of the Jubilee celebrations. Discover how new infrastructure projects, soon to be completed, are set to redefine Rome, while cutting-edge technology, like an AI virtual assistant, drives innovation and citizen engagement. Mayor Gualtieri will also discuss his recent partnership with Barcelona to push for European support in social housing, illustrating how major cities are shaping Europe’s social future.
An awakening call for public transport in Europe
Laia Bonet, First Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning, Ecological Transition, Urban Services, and Housing, along with André Sobczak, Secretary-General of Eurocities, will present the “European Declaration for Sustainable and Attractive Public Transport in Cities.” They’ll be accompanied by the Deputy Mayors for mobility of the cities of Dublin and Milano, and the Spokesperson of the European Union Committee of the UITP. Co-signed by representatives from major European cities and public transport organizations, the declaration reaffirms a strong commitment to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient public transport systems across Europe, addressing challenges such as climate change, social cohesion, and affordability, while urging policymakers to support the sector’s transition to zero-emission mobility.
The Power of Ecosystems: Solving Urban Mobility Challenges Through Cross-Sector Collaboration
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?
This session will feature the participation of our global partner Madinah Region Development Authority.
A Smart and Green City is no Rocket Science
In a world of ever-evolving technology, we tend to look for the next big thing to transform our urban environments. But is it really about the latest tech, or do we just need a more holistic approach when it comes to the smart and green city of the future? Join Mr. Sascha Pallenberg as he takes us on a journey to Taipei, where they’ve created a smart, green city that citizens love living in, showing that a sustainable future is within our reach.
Ports Open to the City: How Smart Ports Bring Value to BCN & L.A.
Throughout history, ports have been the gateway for trade, goods, and people, and therefore, also for new ideas and innovation. The changing landscape of logistics and technology, along with increased awareness of climate change, has forced port authorities to shift their mindset and embrace a new role in cities to reduce environmental impact. This panel session will explore the dynamics between ports and cities, focusing on key themes such as environmental conservation and biodiversity protection, economic support and growth, human resource development, job creation, and the integration of green spaces.