Exploring the Impact Innovation when Designing Future Cities
How does innovation mold future cities? Carlo Ratti, pioneer in urban design and architecture, explores the far-reaching effects of forward-thinking ideas on urban design. Visionary concepts reshape urban landscapes, from interactive buildings to sustainability or kinetic architecture. Innovative projects and technology are shaping the cities of tomorrow, leaving a lasting impact on the way we […]
Governance-in-Partnership to Achieve an Inclusive Green Transition
Local and regional governments are key implementers of public policy, endowed with important place-based knowledge. They are pivotal for the successful delivery of Europe’s green transition. Good coordination across and between tiers of government and an enabling environment are important prerequisites to achieve our 2030 Agenda ambitions. Join us for this conversation on the role […]
Up-to-date Policies for Cities in Motion
How can cities thrive in uncertain times? From embracing emerging technologies to reimagining infrastructure and fostering global collaboration, urban centers keep exploring innovative strategies to stay ahead of the unprecedented challenges they are facing. At the heart of it all: innovative and resourceful governance.
Open Innovation for Liveable Cities: The Case of Amsterdam Smart City
Our world is in urgent need of more sustainable solutions, to create better lives for our citizens and a better planet. Amsterdam Smart City has 14 years of experience in enabling societal transitions through multi-stakeholder collaboration and open innovation, which will be shared in this keynote talk.
Portugal’s Smart City Odyssey: a Cruise to Data-Driven Excellence
Beyond the warm sunshine and tasty food, Portugal is turning into a Smart country. We explore the pragmatic implementation of Smart Cities in Portugal and provide insights into how these strategies are driving progress in areas such as mobility, waste management, and sustainability, within Portuguese cities. In this cruise, we engage in a thoughtful discussion […]
New paradigms for Urban Innovation and Sustainable Growth
Smart Water: Are Cities Optimizing Water Management?
Water management has become a central topic of the urban agenda. Efficient and sustainable policies are vital for citizen well-being and the planet, prompting local governments to take proactive measures, transforming urban resilience using innovative approaches. Yet, rising global freshwater demand remains a significant challenge. Can cities adapt quickly enough to their fast-growing population and […]
Integrating Land and Sea Planning for Coastal Cities
How can innovative land-sea planning secure a sustainable and resilient future for Kenya’s coastline? In partnership with the European Union, the Kenyan government is driving a blue economy agenda, focusing on activities like data centers, marine conservation, and land-sea planning guidelines. This initiative prioritizes employment, ecosystem protection, and inclusivity, offering a replicable model for Kenya’s […]
Future Ready Cities: Digital Solutions for Urban Resilience
Today, cities are transforming new services digitally, to build urban resilience and deliver more inclusive, efficient, and effective programs. Join the Resilient Cities Network, Visa, and city leaders to explore the opportunity and best practices for city digital transformation in areas such as urban mobility, small business enablement, citizen aid programs, and planning insights from […]
Securing Cities Ahead of Cyberthreats
How can urban centers fortify the future of our interconnected world? In the face of ever-increasing cyber threats, cities are taking decisive action to enhance readiness, responsiveness, and resilience. Through the implementation of secure-by-design principles, cybersecurity awareness, and enhanced collaboration, governance strategies are shaping the fortification of digital ecosystems. Empowering cities means safeguarding our digital […]