NOVA Cidade – Urban Analytics Lab – The Smart Portugal Link to Smart Cities Territories and Ocean
We are dedicated to boost a dynamic platform of knowledge, research, and innovative solutions tailored to the needs of Smart Cities, Territories and Ocean in Portugal. Our mission aligns with European and international directives, like URBACT and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all while addressing pressing global concerns, notably the climate emergency. Serving […]
Technology Tools Unlocking Smarter Buildings
As technology disrupts traditional building approaches, smarter buildings redefine urban living. 3D printing, AI, real-time data, digital twins, and sustainable materials drive the construction industry towards resource-efficient and user-centric projects. What are the potential and limitations of these cutting-edge solutions shaping smarter infrastructure and buildings? How can smart buildings contribute to resilient and sustainable urban […]
AI in City Planning: Who’s Included and Who’s Left Out?
Using AI technology to design flourishing cities requires proactive planning, informed by the foreseeable benefits and harms of each decision. This is possible when planners clearly understand AI “under the hood”, including how AI systems are developed, and the values at play throughout the development process. Towards this goal, this talk explains the basics of […]
PwC – Collaborating with key stakeholders, we’re reimagining urban spaces for tomorrow’s cities.
We offer clients rich insights into the dramatic shifts in how we feed ourselves, move around, build things, make things, power things, and care for ourselves. Our broad, strategic perspective helps future cities promote prosperity and sustainability. A city is a complex ecosystem where citizens, visitors, and businesses interact across multiple domains. A smart city […]
Beautiful and Inclusive Transitions to Resilient, Climate-neutral Cities and Communities Driven by Radical Collaboration
In this session, 5 projects will have an interactive discussion with the audience on what a successful transition into resilient and climate-neutral cities will look like, and how we are working to achieve this by 2030. Participants will debate how the NEB values come together in these transformations and how the collective expertise of different […]
Finalising the Steps Towards the 2030 Agenda
How can forward-thinking urban planning and innovative city living lead the charge towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development? Urban areas have a unique opportunity to implement key strategies and collaborative efforts to achieve the goals set for 2030, but how can cities navigate the complex intersection of innovation, inclusivity, and environmental goals effectively? […]
Sustainable by Design: Embracing ‘More is More’
Inclusive sustainability relies on informed design. It’s the art of creating solutions tailored to a specific context, rooted in a thorough understanding of the environment, contexte and local perspectives.
Shifting How We Plan, Build and Renovate Urban Infrastructure
Visionary design will lead cities to a new era of thriving, resource-efficient and future-ready urban environments. By embracing technological advancements, decarbonisation principles and innovative infrastructure strategies, cities are being reshaped for the better. How can greener buildings and infrastructure bring cities to a sustainable reality, and towards a technologically enabled, balanced urban landscape?
Keynote interview with Airbnb Co-Founder Nathan Blecharczyk
Airbnb has transformed the way people live, work, and travel. Now the pandemic is over and travel has returned to Europe, Airbnb wants to help tackle over-tourism and has launched new features to help disperse guests and benefits across Europe. Hear from Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb’s co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, on how the company wants […]
Public-Private Partnerships for Impact-Driven Mobility Innovation
Tackling major global challenges and trends requires careful financial prioritisation and use of resources. Public-private partnerships are an increasingly important model to support critical urban mobility infrastructure and systems. In this discussion, panellists will reflect on the role of these partnerships, and how cities can implement innovative partnership and business models to accelerate the sustainable […]