Sonia Crespo Nogales on Madrid’s Digital Strategy
Road Safety in the Smart City Era: Luca Pascotto’s Insights
The Future of Innovation: Gianmarco Piola-Pimeonte and Pedro Moreira on Ecosystems and Normative Models
Smart Cities in a context of Informality and Limited Digital Infrastructure: Edgar Pieterse on Africa’s Urban Challenges
Shaping Europe’s Cities: Chiara Venturini on Digital Transformation and Smart Industry Trends
Next-Gen Buildings: Can Infrastructures Learn and Adapt to our Needs?
Next-generation technologies are reshaping how we design, build, and live in our cities. From digital tools and AI to virtual reality and advanced construction methods, emerging innovations are revolutionizing urban planning and development. How do these technologies offer new pathways to create more efficient, building-adaptive, and future-ready urban environments?
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Vietnam’s Ethical AI Approach to Digital Governance
Author | Lucía Burbano Vietnam has taken steps to incorporate ethics into its national roadmap for Artificial Intelligence. Specifically, ethical AI, transparency, and accountability are being integrated into policy design and legal frameworks, placing the country among the pioneering ASEAN nations not only in AI implementation but also in this ethical governance approach. The recent […]
Housing for Growing Cities: Building Equity Through Design and Policy
Cities face a growing gap in housing needs, aging infrastructure, and persistent social inequalities. As affordability declines, innovative approaches to building and urban development are essential. This session will focus on centering equity in urban development by reimagining construction methods, housing policies, and design strategies to create sustainable, resilient, equitable, and accessible homes for all.
Toward Competitive and Sustainable Mobility Systems
As climate goals tighten, the mobility sector faces pressure to rapidly decarbonise while remaining economically viable. This session explores how the sustainable, connected, and shared mobility transition — from passenger mobility, logistics, and infrastructure—can support both competitiveness and climate action. Panellists will share insights on emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and how public and private actors can align innovation with competitiveness and sustainability objectives.
GovTech in Action: How Digital Tools Strengthen Public Services
Can GovTech transform urban environments? Emerging technologies in digital governance are redefining public services, civic engagement, and driving inclusive economic growth. With strategic leadership, thoughtful implementation, and robust security frameworks, tech can empower communities and build resilient, transparent local economies. As key enablers of this shift, city leaders are focusing on driving secure, efficient digital solutions to support stable, forward-thinking urban systems.