Margaret Mitchell: What values are being prioritized in AI?
Margaret Mitchell needs no introduction in the world of AI ethics and machine learning. Chief Ethics Scientist at Hugging Face, recognized as one of Time’s 2023 Most Influential People, former Google AI Staff Research Scientist and a prolific researcher with over 50 published papers, Margaret brings a wealth of expertise as we get to discuss […]
Michael Hancock, City of Denver: Smart is a value of us, not a program
With an illustrious career in public service and a passion for innovative urban development, Mayor Hancock has been a driving force behind Denver’s transformation. From his early days in city government to his current role, he has championed sustainable initiatives and smart city solutions. As a key figure in shaping Denver’s future, Mayor Hancock brings […]
Sven Egenter, Clean Energy Wire & Bernadette Bergsma, EIT UM: How will mobility policies shape the cities we live in?
EIT Urban Mobility studies indicates an additional €86bn will be needed by 2030 for sustainable urban mobility transition. What does that mean in terms of EU policies and concretely for citizens? Which efforts are being carried out by EU institutions and private organisations to ensure that the policies are available and understood at a local […]
Lauren Sorkin: Cities concentrate risk, but also opportunity and innovation
Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director at Resilient Cities Network, is fortifying urban landscapes for a sustainable future. Her leadership embodies resilience and innovation. Discover the initiatives led by Lauren at Resilient Cities Network, shaping cities that stand strong in the face of challenges
Louise Holden, VISA: Governments have an essential role to play embracing change
Louise is a digital payment specialist who builds sustainable payment technology programmes for organisations including governments, humanitarian and development NGOs, and the private sector. She has 30 years’ experience of working in large multinational organisations, including roles at Barclaycard, American Express and Mastercard.
Bob Blumenfield, City of LA: Leveraging technology we can provide more services for less money
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield has served on the Los Angeles City Council since 2013. From 2008 to 2013, he served in the California State Assembly. He is focused on increasing use of technology to improve delivery of City services, addressing the digital divide, and ensuring the City budget funds these priorities. In this conversation, we navigate […]
Brilé Anderson, OECD: How to empower local transformation in Africa
As an Environmental Economist and specialist at the Sahel and West Africa Club within the OECD, Brilé Anderson brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront. With a profound understanding of resilient and sustainable cities, her work is not just about theory; it’s about delivering actionable, data-driven advice to local stakeholders. What sets Brilé apart […]
Dario Paixao, City of Curitiba: The smartest city in Brazil
Dario Paixão is a dedicated developer in Economy and Innovation. He tells us about the coordination of Curitiba’s innovation ecosystem, Vale do Pinhão, and the City Hall’s entrepreneurship programs managed by Agência Curitiba.
Emma Cobos, Port of Barcelona: How should the port of the future be?
The port of Barcelona is Spain’s principal maritime port for international traffic, Catalonia’s main transport and services infrastructure, and a benchmark port in the Euro-Mediterranean Area. With ocean levels on the rise, we talk about the technological innovations from City Ports with Emma Cobos, the director of Innovation and Business Strategy from the Port of […]
Jaanika Merilo, Ukraine: From `’government for people to ‘government for person’
We were honored to have a trailblazer in the realm of digital transformation, Jaanika Merilo. With over two decades of expertise, she currently serves as an Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. But that’s not all—Jaanika is also a Special Advisor in the Ministry of Social Affairs in […]