Smart Cities Around the World
As cities increasingly work on their Smart City strategies, some have decided to host a Smart City Expo event among many other projects. Bringing the event to their cities has helped them to strengthen their connection to the global Smart Cities movement and, at the same time, to boost the local ecosystem of actors engaged […]
Smart Governance Responding to Citizen’s Needs
In a time characterized by rapid technological advancements and interconnected global challenges, reshaping urban governance has never been more pressing. As the epicentres economic activity and growth, innovative governance has a pivotal role to play in effecting positive change, enhancing transparency, and accountability. What successful strategies are being used by decision-makers to foster collaborative, future-oriented […]
Smart Cities Collaborating for a Blue Economy
In this emerging urban era, the sea surrounding our coasts has a crucial role in the development of our cities. The protection of the Ocean and the opportunities that come from a sustainable and innovative Blue Economy are critical for the future and indispensable to solving pressing challenges at local and global levels. What do […]
Cities for a Blue Economy
Juliette Lassman is a Policy Analyst in Water Governance, Blue & Circular Economy at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE), where she coordinates the OECD project on Cities and Regions for a Blue Economy.
Shifting How We Plan, Build and Renovate Urban Infrastructure
Visionary design will lead cities to a new era of thriving, resource-efficient and future-ready urban environments. By embracing technological advancements, decarbonisation principles and innovative infrastructure strategies, cities are being reshaped for the better. How can greener buildings and infrastructure bring cities to a sustainable reality, and towards a technologically enabled, balanced urban landscape?
Keynote interview with Airbnb Co-Founder Nathan Blecharczyk
Airbnb has transformed the way people live, work, and travel. Now the pandemic is over and travel has returned to Europe, Airbnb wants to help tackle over-tourism and has launched new features to help disperse guests and benefits across Europe. Hear from Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb’s co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, on how the company wants […]
Public-Private Partnerships for Impact-Driven Mobility Innovation
Tackling major global challenges and trends requires careful financial prioritisation and use of resources. Public-private partnerships are an increasingly important model to support critical urban mobility infrastructure and systems. In this discussion, panellists will reflect on the role of these partnerships, and how cities can implement innovative partnership and business models to accelerate the sustainable […]
Emerging City Planet: Shaping the Future of Mobility and Cities
With more than half the world’s population now living in cities, and 75% by 2050, we need to radically rethink how we move around and design our cities. Timothy will explore the key trends and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of urban mobility, deliveries and services in cities. He’ll highlight where we are […]
Cities Fighting to Curb the Climate Emergency
Urban centers are leading the path to secure a more sustainable future through innovative policies, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable urban planning. Despite their efforts, the path towards reducing emissions and building resilient, eco-friendly communities is demanding, requiring the concerted efforts of all city stakeholders. How are cities navigating these challenges to take a stand […]
Bottom Up or Top Down? Policies and Partnerships Driving the Urban Low-Carbon Transition
We urgently need to find solutions to decarbonise our urban environments but the pace of innovation and implementation is too slow to meet the scale of the challenge. How do we supercharge this process to accelerate the change? Claire will suggest solutions based on her experience with governments, NGOs and global businesses.