Smart and Innovative Cities: Projects and Partnerships for Impactful Digital Transformation
This joint session by RECI and Red Innpulso will showcase urban innovation and digitalization experiences with real impact on cities. It will feature a dialogue on public-private collaboration and future challenges, with participation from institutional representatives and municipal experts leading transformative projects in smart governance, mobility, green transition, and digital public services, highlighting both impacts and lessons learned.
One City, Equal Opportunities: Making Urban Inclusion a Reality
How can cities create more inclusive environments that support women, immigrants and other marginalized groups? As technology becomes essential, how can we bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to tools and services? This session will explore the strategies and measures that cities are implementing to promote equity and inclusion, by incentivizing the participation of minority communities and ensuring fair access to essential services and opportunities.
Governance for Smarter Growth: Innovation and Digital Futures
Cities are at the forefront of balancing economic growth, sustainability and digital transformation. Innovation hubs and forward-looking governance strategies are becoming essential to foster prosperity and resilience. This session will bring together urban leaders and innovators to explain how cities are embracing digitalization and new models of governance to accelerate sustainable development, drive innovation and ensure long-term economic vitality.
From Ideas to Implementation: Practical Steps for More Livable Cities
How can cities turn vision into reality to improve quality of life? Bridging the gap between ambition and action requires practical strategies that prioritize livability, wellbeing and inclusive urban development. This session will explore how city leaders and innovators are translating ideas into tangible solutions, shaping urban environments that are more connected, equitable and responsive to citizens’ needs.
AI-Powered Cities: When Disruption Becomes Direction
As global tensions and inequalities deepen, the role of cities as spaces for opportunity becomes essential. By embracing forward-thinking policies and a strong focus on wellbeing, governments are advancing towards fostering cities where individuals and communities can truly thrive. Smart cities, guided by inclusive governance and the responsible use of emerging technologies, can guarantee access to essential resources and become powerful engines for prosperity and fulfilling urban life.
AI for Public Good: Reimagining Infrastructure to Serve Our Communities
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept—it is central to how governments rethink, rebuild, and deliver essential services. This session will highlight how AI is transforming public infrastructure across major American cities, showcasing real-world applications that improve efficiency, responsiveness, and equity.
Powering up your Region with AI
As global tensions and inequalities deepen, the role of cities as spaces for opportunity becomes essential. By embracing forward-thinking policies and a strong focus on wellbeing, governments are advancing towards fostering cities where individuals and communities can truly thrive. Smart cities, guided by inclusive governance and the responsible use of emerging technologies, can guarantee access to essential resources and become powerful engines for prosperity and fulfilling urban life.
Empowering Cities: A new all-in-one tool for Partnerships
Explore how local governments are scaling partnerships across Europe through a unique digital tool. This session will offer valuable insights, practical examples, and networking opportunities for municipalities and stakeholders looking to enhance cooperation, access funding, and build impactful, cross-border projects.
Transforming City Services & Citizen Engagement
As global tensions and inequalities deepen, the role of cities as spaces for opportunity becomes essential. By embracing forward-thinking policies and a strong focus on wellbeing, governments are advancing towards fostering cities where individuals and communities can truly thrive. Smart cities, guided by inclusive governance and the responsible use of emerging technologies, can guarantee access to essential resources and become powerful engines for prosperity and fulfilling urban life.
Investing in Transformation: Strategic Capital to Future-Proof Cities
How can urban leaders unlock new investment streams and foster economic models that support long-term change? Cities must look beyond traditional budgets to finance sustainable goals, drive local development, and support inclusive community projects. This session will examine how cross-sector collaboration and innovative financing approaches can enable cities to transform their ambitions into practical and equitable outcomes.