The Alliance Advantage: Why Cities Thrive Through Collaboration
Cities play a vital role on the global stage, not only as home to the majority of society’s stakeholders but also as hubs for inclusive dialogue and grassroots engagement and empowerment. This roundtable will examine how cities are amplifying their voices to defend democratic values while fostering collaboration and coordinated efforts across all levels of governance and sectors.
Arab European Cities Dialogue: A Pathway to City-to-City Cooperation
This session will showcase the Arab European Cities Dialogue (AECD) as a platform for fostering collaboration and partnerships between cities in the Arab and European regions. Building on its debut in Riyadh, the session seeks to maintain momentum and set the stage for the next edition in Madrid in 2027. It will highlight the importance of urban diplomacy and the role of dialogue on urban innovation in addressing shared challenges.
Making It Happen: How Cities Can Turn Livability Plans into Reality
How can cities guarantee the best living conditions for their citizens? In what ways can urban planning strategies promote equitable access to resources public amenities for all citizens? The discussion will delve into the measures that ensure inclusive public spaces and uphold everyone’s right to urban life, looking at the strategies influencing urban design to foster safer, more accessible, and sustainable environments.
Two Cities, One Goal: Road Towards Inclusivity
Inclusive urban strategies are reshaping how cities design spaces that meet the needs of all residents. In this session, representatives from Montreal and Sunderland will share their cities’ journeys toward greater inclusivity, highlighting efforts to enhance accessibility, wellbeing, and community life. The session will explore similarities and differences in the cities’ strategies, shedding light on how thoughtful planning, collaboration, and community engagement drive more inclusive and livable urban environments.
L’Hospitalet and the Samontà Challenge: Towards a More Livable City
How can cities ensure the best living conditions for their citizens? In what ways can urban planning strategies promote equitable access to resources and public amenities for everyone? In this session, we will explore the essential concepts that make cities truly livable.
Using Psychological Factors to Incentivise Modal Shift
The world is changing fast. Generational shifts, AI and new tech are redefining life and work – with cities as living labs of innovation. In her light-hearted yet insightful style, futurist Nikki Greenberg reveals what 2050 could look like, sharing global examples of tech transforming cities. Expect energy, vision and strategies to build future-ready, human-centered and inspiring places.
Breaking Habits, Building Mobility Hubs People Use
The world is changing fast. Generational shifts, AI and new tech are redefining life and work – with cities as living labs of innovation. In her light-hearted yet insightful style, futurist Nikki Greenberg reveals what 2050 could look like, sharing global examples of tech transforming cities. Expect energy, vision and strategies to build future-ready, human-centered and inspiring places.
AI-Powered Resilience Strategies
AI’s rapid growth creates unprecedented challenges: data centers face significant challenges related to water and energy resources, creating opportunities for infrastructure innovation. Veolia addresses this through strategic collaborations—providing sustainable solutions to tech leaders while leveraging their AI capabilities to optimize Veolia’s environmental services. This drives regional resilience and sustainable digital transformation.
Data-Driven Use Cases in Mobility Context
The world is changing fast. Generational shifts, AI and new tech are redefining life and work – with cities as living labs of innovation. In her light-hearted yet insightful style, futurist Nikki Greenberg reveals what 2050 could look like, sharing global examples of tech transforming cities. Expect energy, vision and strategies to build future-ready, human-centered and inspiring places.
Better Data for More Sustainable Mobility Systems
The world is changing fast. Generational shifts, AI and new tech are redefining life and work – with cities as living labs of innovation. In her light-hearted yet insightful style, futurist Nikki Greenberg reveals what 2050 could look like, sharing global examples of tech transforming cities. Expect energy, vision and strategies to build future-ready, human-centered and inspiring places.