Renewing the Urban Fabric: From Old to Gold
How have successful retrofit projects implemented smart building and sustainable solutions to transform existing infrastructure? This session delves into strategies and technologies for retrofitting existing buildings and infrastructure, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and digital integration. From energy-efficient upgrades and renewable energy integration to deploying IoT devices and smart building technologies, the session aims to showcase the benefits of retrofitting through successful projects and innovative solutions.
Innovative Solutions for Smart Urban Infrastructure
What does it take to build the cities of the future? Understanding the transformative power of the innovations that are shaping modern urban landscapes is crucial. By showcasing cutting-edge novelties in construction, infrastructure, and urban planning, this session provides insights into the strategies implemented to create resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments. This session featured […]
Transforming City Life with Advanced Digital Services
What are the new developments cities are using to enhance digital services? How are they ensuring a higher speed, accessibility, and efficiency in delivering top-notch city services? As city agencies take the lead in the use of digital technologies to better serve residents, businesses, visitors, and all who depend on urban services, this roundtable will unravel the skills and infrastructures reshaping advanced digital services.
Madrid’s AI-Driven Approach to Transforming Tourism
Discover how VisitMadridGPT is revolutionizing tourism by offering personalized recommendations, real-time support, and rich cultural insights to visitors. This session will delve into the creation of the VisitMadridGPT assistant by the City of Madrid, showcasing how it enhances visitor experiences and supports the city’s tourism goals. Join us to learn about the innovative ways that VisitMadridGPT is making Madrid a smarter, more connected city.
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.
Future Challenges and Opportunities for City Logistics
Discussion exploring the future of urban logistics organisation models.
Key Concepts for Improving Urban Last-Mile Deliveries
Innovative solutions for faster, cleaner and more cost-effective deliveries.
Unified Urban Mobility: A Holistic Pathway for Sustainable Cities
Cities around the world face unprecedented challenges around congestion, accidents, and emissions. Thus, it requires transformative strategies for rethinking how people and goods move through urban spaces, emphasizing an integrated, sustainable vision that balances logistics with public transit, infrastructure innovation, and environmental responsibility.
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.
Experiences and Takeaways from the Deployment of E-Mobility in Cities
A discussion on the rollout of urban e-mobility ecosystems.
This session featured the participation of our global partner PwC.