Edge AI: Fueling the Green Transformation of Smart Cities and Industries
The power of digital tools in the unpredictable age of technology
The Kyiv Digital app has played a crucial role in transforming the city into a hub for pioneering advancements and became a digital platform that makes governance more inclusive, transparent, and focused on the needs of citizens. We demonstrate resilience and digital inclusion under any challenges and show how a city app can become an […]
Cities In Pursuit of Talent and Economic Vitality
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?
How US Mayors and City Leaders are Collaborating to Create Economic Vitality
True collaboration is the key! Learn from US Mayors and city leaders about their determination to re-invigorate the economy of their cities. Expert at innovation, join us to learn about their toughest challenges—from affordable housing to immigration to climate crisis issues to to anti-racism issues to compassionate cities to youth employment to infrastructure investments.
Disrupting Digital Services: a Tipping Point for Urban Life
As cities embark on a journey of digital transformation, they are revolutionizing urban living and decision-making. Cutting-edge technologies like Big Data, virtual reality, robotics, and blockchain offer unparalleled opportunities for urban centers. However, as technology advances, cities must prioritize environmental stewardship and social equity in digital solutions. How can digital urbanism offer more sustainable, equitable, […]
Unlocking the Potential of Mobility Data
Imagine a future where you can seamlessly plan and book all your mobility needs via a single integrated application. This future is at our fingertips. But unlocking multimodal travel booking, will require collaboration to create a single market of mobility data. Join this discussion examining the complex topic of data and the role cities can […]
Fair Moves: Towards just and Accessible Urban Mobility for All
The combination of lockdown recovery, the energy crisis, and increase in cost of living, has served to highlight societal inequalities. This session will be a passionate discussion on the fairness of the transition to sustainable and accessible urban mobility and an exploration of how moving around cities can become more accessible, safe, and affordable whilst […]
Human Rights in the Digital Era: Lessons From Cities in Europe and Latin America
The Digital Rights Governance Project has been developed simultaneously in Europe and Latin American cities to support local governments to safeguard human rights in digital environments. The projects aimed at increasing local capacities to lead people-centred digital transformation strategies and tools. This panel will bring together representatives from the participant cities to share insights and […]
Making Waves: Pushing the Boat out on Waterborne Mobility
Historically for many cities, their growth and economic exchanges were built on and around inland and coastal waterways. These same waterways could now be key to solving contemporary mobility challenges. However, operational costs, lack of infrastructure, and environmental concerns remain barriers to the development of this alternative to road and rail. This session will explore […]
Venture Capital Crunch: a Crisis for Mobility Start-ups?
Access to capital is crucial for start-up growth and a key driver of a sustainable innovation ecosystem. Join this discussion on the current investment environment, its implications on the strategic priorities of public and private investors, and the consequences for start-ups. How can innovators get their ideas funded and what solutions are there for start-ups […]