The Ultimate Transition to Renewables
Can urban expansion align with global sustainability goals? Cities are transforming their energy models to face the challenge of reducing their carbon footprint while accommodating continuous growth. From Smart Grids to clean hydrogen, innovative solutions are paving the way to a greener future. Yet, the journey to secure a steady and reliable power supply while […]
The Reassuring Right of Way: how tech and design can improve how people feel about smart safety
More than 100 years ago electricity and the lightbulb were cutting edge innovations that transformed the right-of-way and fundamentally changed how people felt in public spaces at night. Today we have many different technologies that are helping to make our cities safer, but do they make people feel safer? How we can move from just […]
Public Code & Technologies: Upcoming Digital and Democratic Challenges for Europe
Technological developments are advancing increasingly faster, and there is a growing public power inability to generate the necessary regulatory frameworks and lead a model of public tech development for democracy. Can we imagine new models based on free open-source software and communities, that put democratic issues and the rights of citizens at its core? This […]
Sustainable Airports
Join us for a discussion on the impact of sustainable airports within the smart city context. We’ll briefly touch on compelling use cases highlighting the airport industry’s approach to experience design, green technology, adaptation, and resiliency in providing essential, sustainable, and safe services to passengers and employees. We will also discuss how these services have […]
Accelerating the Energy Transition
Climate action in cities is essential for achieving ambitious net-zero emissions goals. The urban population is expected to grow significantly resulting in massive growth in demand for urban energy infrastructure while answering new ways of living. As many cities are operating on tight budgets, and the investments required are massive, cities must rethink their infrastructures […]
Making Affordable and Sustainable Housing a Reality
Since the end of the pandemic, government priorities and housing options are evolving to meet the changing needs of urban communities. Housing policies and planning play a pivotal role in fostering healthier, dynamic, and inclusive neighborhoods, enhancing well-being for all residents. But how can local governance strike a balance between affordability, low-carbon housing, and the […]
Spanish Cities Leading the Testing of Urban Advances
Sandboxes, urban labs, smart offices, or controlled test environments are presented as spaces where new technologies, services and innovative business models can be tested. While Spain is articulating legal frameworks for their implementation on a state level, local entities are positioned strategically due to their proximity to citizens and the ownership of public spaces and […]
Data Revolution in Motion: deployEMDS Transforming Mobility
Explore the future of mobility data at deployEMDS Open Session. Supported by EU legislation and the Digital Europe Programme, we pioneer data spaces in 9 regions. With 20+ use cases, we enhance secure data sharing for a trusted European data ecosystem. Expect insights from real-life projects using transformative concepts. Join us to discuss how data […]
Malaysia: Addressing the Impact of Hyper-Urbanisation through Private Sector Empowerment
The Malaysian Government is highly committed to working with the private sector to create a better future for our cities and citizens. The Government collaborates with the private sector on various high-impact projects, aiming to mitigate the impacts of hyper-urbanisation and provide opportunities for local tech players to showcase their capabilities. The speech will highlight […]
Collaborations Moving Cities Forward
Urban challenges are more complex than ever. To address them, cross-sector collaboration in governance is crucial. Governments are starting to tap into the potential of citizen participation and the involvement of the private sector to create inclusive and sustainable urban environments. What is the best way for cities to find a balance between the co-creation […]