Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods: It Is All About People and Proximity
Past urban models are no longer fit for purpose. They promote sprawl, pollute the air, as well as generate long commute, fragmentation and loss of social cohesion. It is urgent to makes our cities more sustainable and desirable, to ensure proximity to amenities and services in every neighbourhood, and to create public spaces that act […]
The Role of Governance in a Just and Sustainable Mobility Transition
This high-level roundtable will tackle key questions about the role of governance in ensuring not only a sustainable transition, but also a just one. The impact on people as part of the transition to net-zero mobility in cities will be explored alongside examples of successful public-private collaborations to resolve city mobility challenges, both from a […]
Invisible Architecture and Oligopolistic Physics: metaverse as the next frontier of cities
How do we think about space when there is no limit to it? Is it the metaverse truly limitless or will it carry the invisible constraints of the physical world? In this keynote, we will delve into different philosophies around the metaverse, its use cases and possibilities for re-imagining urban spaces as a combination of […]
Liquid lifestyles, behaviours and needs in the future
The keynote will address and unfold various megatrends, in relations to the dynamics and intersections of future lifestyles, behaviours and needs. Where will we live, and how and by what will our lives be affected? And what will be the implications for new expectations, demands and desires in the future?
Smart Cities Around the World
As cities increasingly work on their Smart City strategies, some have decided to host a Smart City Expo event among many other projects. Bringing the event to their cities has helped them to strengthen their connection to the global Smart Cities movement and, at the same time, to boost the local ecosystem of actors engaged […]
Smart Governance Responding to Citizen’s Needs
In a time characterized by rapid technological advancements and interconnected global challenges, reshaping urban governance has never been more pressing. As the epicentres economic activity and growth, innovative governance has a pivotal role to play in effecting positive change, enhancing transparency, and accountability. What successful strategies are being used by decision-makers to foster collaborative, future-oriented […]
Smart Cities Collaborating for a Blue Economy
In this emerging urban era, the sea surrounding our coasts has a crucial role in the development of our cities. The protection of the Ocean and the opportunities that come from a sustainable and innovative Blue Economy are critical for the future and indispensable to solving pressing challenges at local and global levels. What do […]
Cities for a Blue Economy
Juliette Lassman is a Policy Analyst in Water Governance, Blue & Circular Economy at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE), where she coordinates the OECD project on Cities and Regions for a Blue Economy.
Shifting How We Plan, Build and Renovate Urban Infrastructure
Visionary design will lead cities to a new era of thriving, resource-efficient and future-ready urban environments. By embracing technological advancements, decarbonisation principles and innovative infrastructure strategies, cities are being reshaped for the better. How can greener buildings and infrastructure bring cities to a sustainable reality, and towards a technologically enabled, balanced urban landscape?
Keynote interview with Airbnb Co-Founder Nathan Blecharczyk
Airbnb has transformed the way people live, work, and travel. Now the pandemic is over and travel has returned to Europe, Airbnb wants to help tackle over-tourism and has launched new features to help disperse guests and benefits across Europe. Hear from Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb’s co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, on how the company wants […]