Boosting Vibrant Cities Through Urban Strategies
Resilient urban planning has the potential to transform communities. Through long-term building renovation strategies, data analysis, and innovative technology, urban spaces can be reshaped, revitalizing declining neighborhoods and ensuring that everyone has equal access to services. However, can building upgrades and sustainable solutions converge to create vibrant and thriving cities?
Youth Reinventing Cities
We need to effectively include young people’s ideas if we are to create green and thriving neighbourhoods that work for everyone and accelerate climate action. C40’s Schools and Students Reinventing Cities urban design competitions connect the ideas of young people to city leaders, and empower youth to rethink how their cities are designed. The session […]
24/7 Carbon Free Approach for Cities to Accelerate the Energy Transition
Cities are central to the energy systems of the future, built on decentralised, decarbonised and flexible sources. As consumers become producers and electricity becomes fully integrated through digital technologies, what is the role that cities can play in supporting a clean energy transition? This session will discuss how a 24/7 Carbon Free Approach can support […]
Net-zero Infrastructure: Utopia or Feasible Reality?
Fighting climate change requires a holistic strategy that adapt cities to present and future challenges. In that sense, achieving net-zero infrastructure brings many opportunities, yet difficulties lie ahead. The latest trends suggest a global approach to decarbonization, spanning from design to deconstruction. How can greener infrastructures, encompassing carbon reduction and renewable energy, be made a […]
Espai Barça: Open to the City, Open to the World
This session will disclose why Espai Barça is much more than a Stadium. It is an innovative and far-reaching project that goes beyond modernizing Spotify Camp Nou. A 360-degree overhaul to boost the Club’s growth, generate new sources of income and determined to be a driving force for its home city of Barcelona.
Digital Twin and Urban Data – Dream Team for Climate Neutral Cities
The digital twin is the digital heart of the Smart City Munich and the digital ecosystem of the climate neutral city. Broad use of city data optimises planning, accelerates processes and creates space for innovation. Changes are visualised in advance. Citizen participation in decisions is increased.
Beautiful and Inclusive Transitions to Resilient, Climate-neutral Cities and Communities Driven by Radical Collaboration
In this session, 5 projects will have an interactive discussion with the audience on what a successful transition into resilient and climate-neutral cities will look like, and how we are working to achieve this by 2030. Participants will debate how the NEB values come together in these transformations and how the collective expertise of different […]
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?