Co-design in citizen science & software development for the Blue Economy

Exploring how co-design enhances research and development, especially in citizen science and observatories within the Blue Economy, fostering inclusive scientific innovation. First, Cos4Cloud’s methodology highlights the development of software customized to community needs. Next, the ANERIS project focuses on advancing scientific tools and methods for marine life-sensing and monitoring, exemplifying co-design in marine biology.

Climate-Proofing Cities: Towards Greener Public Spaces

The effects of the climate emergency are disrupting our urban lifestyles. How can cities integrate environmental considerations into urban development to create more resilient, livable, and sustainable public spaces? How do green spaces in cities contribute to improving the quality of life for residents, fostering community engagement, ensuring accessibility and safety, and enhancing mental and physical well-being?

Winds of Change: Sailing and Technology to Build a Legacy Beyond Blindness

On January 2018, while serving as an Officer on a 300-meter carrier, 500 miles off the Hawaiian Coast, an extinguisher exploded in my face, resulting in the complete loss of my sight. I was 31 years old. Some years later, with the invaluable collaboration of family, friends and key entities, I sailed again. And I founded Yes We Sail, a project to make nautical experiences accessible to blind individuals. Our tech solution and protocol aim to empower people with visual disabilities and build a legacy beyond blindness.

Powering Green Cities: Cloud-based Innovations for Climate Action

Explore how cloud-based technologies can drive sustainable urban transformations with innovative solutions and success stories from global cities to tackle climate change adaptation and mitigation across urban sectors. Discuss new ways to integrate Generative AI to enhance ability of these innovations and strategies for cities to leverage the cloud to reduce emissions, mitigate climate risks, and lead the global charge against the climate crisis.

Growing Trees to Fight the Climate Crisis: in Andalucia and the World

Building resilient and smart cities requires integrating nature into urban ecosystems, with trees playing a pivotal role. Trees enhance air quality and mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis. Their shade lowers surface temperatures and fosters healthier communities. By prioritizing urban forests, cities can create resilient and liveable environments to face future challenges. This session will discuss Plant-for-the-Planet’s Green Belt project in Granada, a new ecosystem of native species for the city.

CITENTITY: The Personality, the Soul, the Identity of the Cities

Do cities have personality? How can we identify and analyze the Citentity of our cities? This session will discuss how The Citentity can help us plan our cities better. It will explore a first approach to The Citentity of three existing cities : Barcelona, Medellín and the Mexican city of Mérida, and how their cardinal and guiding traits make them unique and should mark their evolution and development.

Collectively Moving Cities Forward

The preservation of a world based on democratic values, where the quality of life and equality in rights are guaranteed, is a mission that requires the active participation of cities and a joint effort from their stakeholders across all levels of collaboration. How are we empowering civil society to help move our cities forward? What […]

The Levi-Montalcini Foundation Headquarter: a Building Designed for the Future

Giuseppe Masanotti, as a member of the design team, will illustrate the visionary project for the Levi-Montalcini Foundation’s new headquarters. This is, out of doubt, a pioneering, eco-sustainable project, integrating innovative and experimental solutions. Designed by Giancarlo Zema Design Group, the building will feature biochar-infused concrete, 3D-printed eco-cement structures, a vertiport for electric passengers drone […]

Fusion of Maestros – Keynote by Melike Altinisik

Melike Altınışık’s presentation explores the captivating synergy that emerges when nature, architecture, and technology intersect. She emphasizes the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration in driving innovation, highlighting notable achievements from MAA’s diverse portfolio. From the futuristic 369-meter Çamlıca Tower in Istanbul to the groundbreaking Robot and AI Museum in Seoul, Altınışık illustrates how blending natural inspiration […]

Joint Horizons—Partnerships for a Smart Recovery in Ukraine

The Ukraine Facility is the European Union’s main investment instrument for Ukraine up to 2027, worth EUR 50 billion, whose key aim is to foster partnerships between Ukrainian and European businesses. One of the main pillars of the Facility is the ‘Ukraine Investment Framework’ (UIF), designed to attract and mobilise public and private investments for […]