Bob Blumenfield, City of LA: Leveraging technology we can provide more services for less money
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield has served on the Los Angeles City Council since 2013. From 2008 to 2013, he served in the California State Assembly. He is focused on increasing use of technology to improve delivery of City services, addressing the digital divide, and ensuring the City budget funds these priorities. In this conversation, we navigate […]
Brilé Anderson, OECD: How to empower local transformation in Africa
As an Environmental Economist and specialist at the Sahel and West Africa Club within the OECD, Brilé Anderson brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront. With a profound understanding of resilient and sustainable cities, her work is not just about theory; it’s about delivering actionable, data-driven advice to local stakeholders. What sets Brilé apart […]
Dario Paixao, City of Curitiba: The smartest city in Brazil
Dario Paixão is a dedicated developer in Economy and Innovation. He tells us about the coordination of Curitiba’s innovation ecosystem, Vale do Pinhão, and the City Hall’s entrepreneurship programs managed by Agência Curitiba.
Emma Cobos, Port of Barcelona: How should the port of the future be?
The port of Barcelona is Spain’s principal maritime port for international traffic, Catalonia’s main transport and services infrastructure, and a benchmark port in the Euro-Mediterranean Area. With ocean levels on the rise, we talk about the technological innovations from City Ports with Emma Cobos, the director of Innovation and Business Strategy from the Port of […]
Jaanika Merilo, Ukraine: From `’government for people to ‘government for person’
We were honored to have a trailblazer in the realm of digital transformation, Jaanika Merilo. With over two decades of expertise, she currently serves as an Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. But that’s not all—Jaanika is also a Special Advisor in the Ministry of Social Affairs in […]
Karen Vancluysen, POLIS & Maxim Boyer, Toulouse Metropole: How can public-private collaborations support with meeting citizens
POLIS is a network of European cities and regions cooperating for innovative transport solutions. It brings together many cities and regions working together to improve urban mobility. What is the added value of organisations such as Polis Network? In the case of Tolouse, France, how does the city collaborate with the private sector to ensure […]
Laura Dornheim & Kristina Frank, City of Munich: We can’t let tech become another divider in society
Dr. Laura Dornheim currently serves as the City Councillor and Chief Digital Officer, where she spearheads the IT Department, overseeing the intricate web of the City of Munich’s IT infrastructure. Her visionary leadership extends to the forefront of digitalization efforts, shaping the future of municipal administration. Kristina Frank is City Councillor and Head of the […]
Miguel Sangalang, City of LA: Well lit neighbourhoods have 36% less crime
Miguel Sangalang is the Director of the Bureau of Street Lighting, City of Los Angeles. His role is shaped by two major responsibilities: the upkeep and improvement of the city’s 220,000 street lighting infrastructure assets; and, the adoption of new tools and new practices to ensure the city meets the needs of its residents well […]
John Roberson, City of Chicago: Smart is about using tech to ensure each citizen has access to everything they need
Our guest is a catalyst for change in the heart of the Midwest, leading Chicago into a future where technology shapes the city’s landscape: John Roberson, the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Chicago. With a unique blend of private sector insights and a commitment to public service, Roberson is driving smart city initiatives […]
Melanie Grötsch, City of Munich & Santiago Calahorrano, EIT UM: Urban mobility status in the region of Central Europe
What are the latest updates in urban mobility in the region of Central Europe? What are the main challenges the region is facing and what are the main achievements so far?