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Cities In Pursuit of Talent and Economic Vitality

Friday, November 24, 2023

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Cities are embracing new economic models to attract talent and foster vitality. Beyond mere economic growth, these new blueprints aim to foster holistic local development, to enhance efficiency and to promote innovative ecosystems. What challenges and opportunities do shifting economic paradigms present? How can cities become vibrant hubs of inclusive innovation and progress?

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Sandra Baer

Sandra Baer

CEO, Personal Cities

Bob Blumenfield

Bob Blumenfield

Council member, City of Los Angeles

Külle Tärnov

Külle Tärnov

Head of Innovation, FinEst Centre for Smart Cities

Andrew W Smyth

Andrew W Smyth

Head of the Center and Principal Investigator, Center for Smart Streetscapes, Columbia University

Issa Kassis

Issa Kassis

Head of Municipality, Ramallah Municipality

Akram Awad

Akram Awad

Partner and Global Lead for Smart Cities, Boston Consulting Group

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