The EU Mission for 100 Climate Neutral Cities as a Catalyst for Private Sector Investment and Engagement
Patrick Child, Mission Manager of the EU Cities Mission, will reflect on successful practices of Mission cities in engaging private stakeholders. He will share examples of cities fostering climate-neutral practices and smart innovation among businesses, leading to broader industry participation. The speech will discuss how the Climate City Contract process can help in this engagement and what the implications are for the competitiveness of European clean industries.
The Tech Answers Making Cities Go Green
The latest technological advances are revolutionizing our lives. How can we use eco-innovation to make cities more energy-efficient, resilient, and environmentally friendly? This session will analyze how cutting-edge technology enhances urban green spaces and explore the challenges and solutions innovators and administrations face in creating more technological and sustainable cities.
Smart Grids and Hydrogen Technologies: Driving the Energy Transition for Sustainable Urban Growth
The rise of photovoltaic systems and high-power charging stations is increasing electrical network complexity. Meanwhile, hydrogen technologies and infrastructure are advancing, vital for a resilient energy system. The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya-BarcelonaTech (UPC) is leading these efforts, promoting decarbonizing technologies to support sustainable urban growth. These initiatives aim to meet cities’ energy needs while minimizing environmental impact.
The Blueprint for Our Future City: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships
Explore the dynamic interplay of collaboration and innovation in this panel, where leading experts dissect the role of Public-Private Partnerships in propelling smart city technologies and sustainable urban development into the next era.
Neighborhood Transformation: Co-creating Solutions in Europe
This panel session will explore the experiences of cities and technical partners, discussing the challenges of deploying new technologies or governance structures at the neighborhood scale. Participants from the UP2030 project (Horizon Europe), will address integration hurdles and social acceptance issues. The session will also examine city-wide upscaling opportunities, highlighting strategies for overcoming barriers and […]
Productive and Sustainable Cities to Live and Work
Cities have become the production centers of the 21st century. This panel tries to highlight the productive and sustainable dimension of cities as levers for urban transformation and improving the well-being of the population, reaffirming the importance today of public innovation, sustainability and inclusion for the implementation of different initiatives, that developed in these cities […]
Cities at the Forefront of the Climate Emergency
Almost 10 years after the Paris Agreement, citizens are increasingly struggling with the effects of a constantly changing climate, experiencing unprecedented high temperatures and an elevated risk of disasters. Despite this, the role cities play in addressing the climate crisis demonstrates how local efforts can drive meaningful results on a global scale. In this session, […]
Digital Transformation Strategies and Tools for Urban Innovation
This colloquium will explore the digital strategies and tools driving innovation in cities. During the session, best practices will be analyzed, and the implementation of advanced technologies for urban transformation will be shared. Additionally, emerging trends in digitalization will be discussed, focusing on how they can improve the quality of life for citizens, promote sustainability, and increase the efficiency of public services.
Connecting for Greener Cities
How are cities leveraging cutting-edge technology to combat the climate crisis? What innovative solutions are innovators proposing to enhance urban sustainability? Cities are at the forefront of using advanced technology to tackle the climate emergency. By integrating the latest innovations, cities are optimizing energy use, reducing waste, and improving air quality to create a more sustainable and resilient future. Join us in learning how disruptive technologies enable the development of future-proof cities.
Local Action for Global Impact: Strategies to End Gender-based Violence
Gender-based violence and inequality remain major challenges in communities across Europe and beyond. This session will examine on the current state of gender equality and violence prevention at the local level, identify gaps in existing efforts, and discuss what more local political leaders can do to push the agenda forward.