Extreme Weather Events Call for Extreme Action in the Mobility Sector
Droughts, heatwaves, flooding, and storms cause disruptions to the transportation systems of cities across the world, and climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of these extreme weather events. In this high-level discussion, panellists will discuss solutions and strategies for cities to become climate change resilient and adaptive, highlighting successful and ambitious […]
Technology to transform the everyday: Creating future-proof infrastructure
Infrastructure worldwide faces multiple challenges: Megacities are on the rise, the demand for mobility is increasing, and growing cities require smart buildings that provide connectivity and edge computing. The technology to solve these challenges is already available today. Find out from Peter Koerte, Chief Technology & Strategy Officer Siemens AG, how Siemens accelerates digital transformation […]
Barcelona Declaration: European Cities for European Policymaking and Democracy
The Barcelona Declaration is the outcome of the European Summit of Mayors jointly organised by the City of Barcelona and Eurocities. It aims at strengthening cities participation in EU policymaking and European democracy. It is a call to improve the institutional relationship between cities, Member States, the European Commission and the European Parliament. The declaration […]
World Smart City Awards 2023
The annual World Smart City Awards is a prestigious international competition that seeks to recognize pioneering projects, ideas and strategies making cities around the world more livable, sustainable, and economically viable. In 2023, we received 411 top-level proposals from 63 countries worldwide. Meet the 2023 edition’s pioneering award winners!
Propelling Urban Living with Enabling Tech
How can emerging technologies drive positive change in cities? Innovations in technology like IoT, AI, and smart infrastructure promise to revolutionize cities, elevating sustainability, connectivity, and overall living standards. To harness this transformative potential, it is important to explore the digitalization’s impact on urban life, its advantages and its challenges. Are cities ready for this […]
Tiny Steps and Giant Leaps – Lessons Learned and a Look Ahead in Mobility Innovation
The last 15 years, starting in 2008, have represented an unprecedented boom in transportation innovation and investment from the private markets and public sector. As we catch our breath and take stock, shared lessons learned offer a foundation for what comes next. Hope and optimism remain about mobility’s potential to ease some of our greatest […]
From Climate Goals to Action: Cities Taking Charge
In a world grappling with escalating emissions, cities are spearheading climate goals into action. From discourse to implementation, reducing carbon footprints, fostering resilient communities, exploring alternative energy pathways, and implementing innovative strategies is at the core of city planning. How are urban centres becoming powerful catalysts in driving the required change to attain a sustainable […]
Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods: It Is All About People and Proximity
Past urban models are no longer fit for purpose. They promote sprawl, pollute the air, as well as generate long commute, fragmentation and loss of social cohesion. It is urgent to makes our cities more sustainable and desirable, to ensure proximity to amenities and services in every neighbourhood, and to create public spaces that act […]
Invisible Architecture and Oligopolistic Physics: metaverse as the next frontier of cities
How do we think about space when there is no limit to it? Is it the metaverse truly limitless or will it carry the invisible constraints of the physical world? In this keynote, we will delve into different philosophies around the metaverse, its use cases and possibilities for re-imagining urban spaces as a combination of […]
Digital Technology Empowering New Scenarios in Smart City Construction
The roundtable will showcase representatives from prominent technology companies as they shed light on digital technology’s transformative role in shaping future urban landscapes. Our esteemed guests will discuss how digital technology empowers the creation of dynamic urban scenarios, redefining the possibilities for our cities. Join this exciting conversation to gain insights into the digital solutions […]