#SCEWC24

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Broaden your experience and get to the heart of key smart city issues with a wide range of panels and talks

Big Bets in Cities: How Philanthropy Can De-Risk Innovation

Hear from three city leaders how they used $1M to address their most pressing challenges: driving student motivation and engagement, increasing farmer livelihoods and local food production, and protecting trees while providing dignified jobs to residents! And... hear from Bloomberg Philanthropies about the upcoming Mayors Challenge and how your city can win $1M, staff, and technical assistance to bring your bold idea to life.

Making energy communities successful in metropolitan areas

Energy communities have a pivotal role in energy transition and they are growing around the EU but they often struggle to take-off. The COMANAGE project aims to tackle and counteract the main governance and management barriers faced by citizen-led and public-participated energy communities’ projects by creating a sustainable governance framework and new resources for public authorities that also could be replicated and upscaled.

Youth Reinventing Cities: How are youth ideas reshaping cities?

We need to include young people’s voices and innovative ideas to create cities of tomorrow. C40’s Youth Reinventing Cities competitions empower young people, from schools to universities, to collaborate with city leaders and share their vision. In dialogue with cities, young leaders, and other partners, the session will unpack solutions that are truly inspiring and changing urban areas into more green and thriving neighbourhoods.

Power of Communities: co-creating pathways to climate neutrality

The biggest roadblock to climate-neutral and positive energy districts isn’t technology -it’s the disconnection between stakeholders, each holding a crucial part of the solution but with differing approaches, often leading to misunderstandings or unrealised benefits. Join this session to discover ways stakeholder engagement can unite citizens, leaders, businesses, and financiers to create districts and cities as vibrant as they are sustainable.

Talents for Tomorrow: How Local Governments Can Address Emerging Challenges?

Energy communities have a pivotal role in energy transition and they are growing around the EU but they often struggle to take-off. The COMANAGE project aims to tackle and counteract the main governance and management barriers faced by citizen-led and public-participated energy communities’ projects by creating a sustainable governance framework and new resources for public authorities that also could be replicated and upscaled.

GCoM and Partners: Business to Cities Matchmaking and Climate Finance

Given the ever more pressing climate emergency and its impacts on cities and citizens, implementation of climate action plans needs to be accelerated especially in smaller or medium sized cities with less resources and leverage opportunities. The smart cities expo and world congress as the largest global event for city related innovation provides an excellent setting to launch this annual initiative.

How Can Public-Private Partnerships Leverage Vehicle Data to Improve Mobility?

Discover how Mercedes-Benz collaborates with public entities, like the Netherlands’ Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, to leverage vehicle data for enhanced road safety and sustainability. This presentation will explore the dynamics of public-private partnerships, highlighting successful projects, sharing a Live Demo, and will showcase how public entities can be empowered with actionable insights from car data.

Urban Transformation: Inclusive and Sustainable Neighbourhoods

Join our panel about the New European Bauhaus LAB project, focusing on "Inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods". The LAB project represents a collaboration between Drees & Sommer, DGNB, ICLEI, CPEA and Bable Smart Cities.

Cádiz Investment Hub

Intervención para exponer las bondades de la provincia gaditana como destino inversor, poniendo el foco sobre los sectores estratégicos con mayor presencia en el Congreso.

A Participatory Artistic Intervention at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024:

Expressions of Democracy combine innovation and participation in society with the practice of contemporary visual art. The project is supported by the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport (BMKOES, Austria) and Smart City Expo World Congress.

The Avenue – Hall 3

Plus many more...

Enabling Technologies

Responsible Digital: What Citizen Policies?

05 NOV | 17:25 | Green Agora
France Urbaine

As French cities and metropolitan areas must define an environmental strategy for digital policies by 2025, how are they addressing digital policies with citizens ? In the context of deploying AI in public services, how cities and metropolitan areas are making digital issues a matter of public debate ? For which use cases ? How are cities working in 2024 to raise awareness about digital usage and equipment?

EDIC CitiVERSE: enabling Digital Twins on cities through EU LDT Toolbox

05 NOV | 16:45 | Orange Agora
Barcelona City Council

LDT CitiVERSE EDIC is progressing on two tracks: on the one hand in building the digital infrastructure around the Digital Twins and on the other hand in finalizing the establishment of the legal framework as well as increasing the number of adhering Member States. The session covers both aspects with a focus on the development of the EU LDT toolbox as the main asset of the future digital infrastructure around the Digital Twins in Europe (DDP).

Big Data and AI for enhanced urban decision-making: Venice & Barcelona

05 NOV | 09:45 | Orange Agora
Barcelona Supercomputing Centre

Urban digital twins, predictive analytics, and AI offer next-generation solutions that help city leaders make data-driven decisions. A panel discussion between an expert from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and public administration professionals from Barcelona and Venice will highlight how AI and big data solutions help collect, combine, and display information in a user-friendly way to respond to urgent urban needs, including mobility.

The Smart Deal

06 NOV | 14:30 | Innovation Playground Agora
Kurrant

A smart city and utility investment event that give the opportunity for start ups contributing to the digitalization of cities and utilities to:(i) Secure investments from top VCs such as Demeter, Yotta Capital, Speedinvest, and Bloomhaus Ventures(ii) Receive non-dilutive grants up to €75,000(iii) Sign commercial and partnership agreements with leading cities and industry playersThe event will be filmed and published.

Leveraging LoRaWAN® for Sustainable and Efficient Smart City Solutions

06 NOV | 16:30 | Orange Agora
LoRa Alliance

LoRa Alliance and member experts will discuss why IoT technologies, especially Low Power Wide Area Networks, are important for cities, municipalities, and towns to implement and the benefits received from doing so - this also includes how to get started, deployment requirements, network setup and issues, and what sort of solutions you can deploy that are important for your city initiatives and for citizens and visitors.

Smart City Platform

06 NOV | 16:30 | Green Agora
Madrid City Council

Madrid City Council presents its technological platform. The aim is to provide Madrid with the necessary technological solutions to implement a smart city model, through a platform that centralises the information and management of the city's public service contracts and provides the technological basis for the development and creation of the new services that the city will need in the coming years.

Innovation and Infrastructure for Large-Scale Events

06 NOV | 17:15 | Orange Agora
Microsoft

Explore how AI technology and modern infrastructure are revolutionizing large-scale events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup. This session will feature insights from government, non-profit, and industry leaders on leveraging smart solutions for transportation, security, and public services to enhance urban living.

How does interoperability drive local digital transformation?

06 NOV | 14:30 | Orange Agora
Open&Agile Smart Cities and Communities - OASC

Curious about interoperability in its broadest sense? This session focuses on the different layers of the seamless exchange of information in the digital world, encompassing the organisational, semantic, technical and operational aspects, along with mindset and skills. We'll explore how interoperability is essential for effective cooperation within and between cities and communities, emphasizing a human-centered approach.

Artificial intelligence applied to the image analysis of TMB Buses

06 NOV | 16:40 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB)

TMB has been working on projects that apply different artificial intelligence learning systems aimed at improving the travel experience of customers/users and obtaining more information to increase the efficiency of the services provided. Although some of the projects are not yet fully developed, they are at advanced enough stages to allow for an assessment of the opportunities they offer, as well as the associated risks and difficulties.

Research & Academy

07 NOV | 09:30 | Innovation Playground Agora
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)

EU Cities Paving the Way to the CitiVERSE

05 NOV | 17:45 | Orange Agora
Eurocities

A new concept is taking shape – the CitiVerse, a virtual world, where citizens can navigate and discover public and private cultural, historical, or touristic digital and physical assets, while businesses will offer innovative and circular services. How are EU cities creating the CitiVERSE? In this session, Living-in.EU will bring champion cities and companies together to discuss their approaches and lay the foundation for a strong collaboration.

AI, Data & Green Tech: Building Sustainable Cities

05 NOV | 10:45 | Green Agora
ICLEI European Secretariat

This session explores how cities can leverage AI and data to combat climate change. Hear from European cities using AI for greener infrastructure, mobility, and renewable energy. Discover from key industry players how their tools are empowering cities to achieve sustainability goals. Learn how to replicate these successes globally through collaboration and data sharing. Join us and unlock the power of AI for more sustainable and green cities.

A Global Discussion on Urban AI

05 NOV | 10:00 | CC3 - 3.12
Urban AI

An exclusive global gathering of mayors and deputy mayors dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in urban governance. This event will provide a unique platform for municipal leaders from around the world to share insights, strategies, and best practices on leveraging AI to enhance city management, improve public services, and drive sustainable development.

Energy & Environment

Governance & Economy

Project Office – Working Group Progress and Funding

06 NOV | 16:30 | CC1 – Room 1.1
L'Hospitalet City Council

Following the formation of the new Innpulso Network Working Groups for the period 2024-2027 in September, the session will be used to present the 2024-2025 work plan of each of them (lines of work, expected results, deliverables, planned sessions, etc.). The session will also present the main European funding opportunities open or foreseen linked to innovation and urban development policies.

Biocluster for Innovation and Health:An Alliance to Lead Health Research in Europe

06 NOV | 10:30 | Hall 2 – Orange Agora
L'Hospitalet City Council

The Innovation and Health Biocluster is the territorial proposal to develop one of the most relevant poles of scientific activity in southern Europe through a public/private alliance to promote the most advanced and personalized medicine and the development of an economy based on innovation and knowledge in a privileged environment that integrates companies, organizations and top-level scientific and health infrastructures.

Smart City Funding in Germany – what´s at stake?

05 NOV | 11:00 | CC3 – 3.13C
DLR Projektträger

In 2019, 2020, and 2021, 73 pilot projects were selected for funding from the German Smart Cities program, encompassing small towns to large cities. A key requirement for receiving up to 15 million euros was the implementation of digital solutions to promote sustainable urban development. These digital solutions had to be open source, scalable, and transferable, ensuring that outcomes would enhance dissemination and scaling throughout Germany and Europe. As most selected projects are still in the implementation phase, this session presents the first prototypical solutions and achievements of the national program. Additionally, within the “Smarte.Land.Regionen” initiative, an online marketplace has been established to offer solutions for digital public services.

Inclusive and Accessible Societies: Addressing Inequality and Discrimination

06 NOV | 09:30 | CC1 – Room 1.4
CEMR - Council of European Municipalities and Regions

In an evolving social and political landscape, creating inclusive, democratic and just societies is more important than ever. This one-day event, aimed at CEMR members and partner organisations, will focus on identifying key challenges and reflecting on solutions needed to build trustworthy and resilient communities across Europe.

Institutional closing ceremony of the European Capital of Democracy

06 NOV | 10:00 | CC1 – Room 1.1
Capital Europea de la Democràcia

This session is divided into 2 parts: Ethics & Good Governance in the XXI Century, with David Velazquez, former judge and lawyer, Begoña Román, philosopher, Catalan Ethics Committee of Social Services president and Gemma Calvet i Barot, lawyer and consultant in transparency and good governance. For just over a year, Barcelona has been the European Capital of Democracy, an initiative promoted by the Innovation in Politics Institute and supported by the Council of Europe. This session is divided into two parts: a. A talk on "Ethics and Good Governance in the 21st Century" . The how and why are questions that emerge behind the idea of democratic quality and the emergence of its ethical and integrity dimension. This new paradigm is reflected in the various regulations on transparency and public procurement, and in cases such as the regulation of Next Generation funds. The relationship between the public and private sectors requires an alliance of visions and missions to strengthen Europe in the 21st century. Speakers: David Velazquez Vioque, former judge and lawyer. Director of the Master in Compliance ESADE Law School. Begoña Román Maestre, philosopher, Professor of Ethics at the UB and President of the Ethics Committee of Social Services of Catalonia. Presented and moderated by Gemma Calvet i Barot, lawyer and consultant in transparency and good governance. Political analyst. B. Closing words María Eugenia Gay, Deputy Mayor of Barcelona, Helfried Carl, cofounder the Innovation in Politics Institute and Jurgen Czernohorszky, City Councilor of Vienna.

How to make it work – Innovation practices and models for cities

06 NOV | 09:30 | Orange Agora
MOVE21 / City of Oslo

Attractive climate neutral and smart cities have high ambitions for innovation. Cities lead in facilitating urban innovation that addresses societal challenges, but what are the ingredients needed and how do you build innovation capacity in a city? We provide an overview of innovation practices and models for cities and discuss collaboration models between the public and private sector and how to work together on innovation.

The role of data protection in the context of the Smart Cities

06 NOV | 18:15 | Orange Agora
Autoritat Catalana de Protecció de Dades

The incorporation of new technologies, particularly AI, in defining public policy implementation and decision-making processes represents a paradigm shift that brings evident advantages. However, at the same time, privacy risks substantially increase. For this reason, the design of public policies in environments like smart cities cannot be done independently of data protection regulations. It must be considered from the beginning.

Building ecosystems for sustainable urban mobility: EIT Urban Mobility approach

06 NOV | 11:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
EIT Urban Mobility - Mick Samsom

Discover how ecosystems fostering collaboration between cities, industries, and research institutions are shaping the future of urban transport. We'll highlight EIT Urban Mobility's ecosystem and other European success stories of effective regional ecosystems. The session will demonstrate the transformative power of collaborative partnerships in the areas of electrification, public transportation, and data management, and its succesful delivery of innovative and scalable solutions for cities.

Cities’ Challenges

06 NOV | 12:30 | Innovation Playground Agora
ACCIÓ - Agency for Business Competitiveness

At this event, you will discover the challenges faced by cities around the world in shaping the cities of the future. They will demonstrate the tools they use, such as innovative tenders and other open innovation strategies, to implement future pilots and procure new solutions.

Startup Ecosystem Stars: turning Innovation into the main economical driver

06 NOV | 17:30 | Innovation Playground Agora
Mind the Bridge

Who are the most effective municipalities prioritizing Innovation as the main economic growth accelerator? What are their best practices in turning Policies into effective programs to promote inbound and outbound innovation?

Creating liveable cities through social innovation and co-creation

06 NOV | 09:30 | CC3 - 3.17
Amsterdam InChange, formerly known as Amsterdam Smart City

Our world is in urgent need of more sustainable and social solutions, to create better lives for our citizens and a better planet. Do you believe, like us, that sustainability and social justice are key to fundamental change? In this interactive workshop, we would like to engage with other international stakeholders about the topic of social innovation and public-private collaboration, sharing success stories from our network.

Piattaforma Città: knowledge & experiences exchange between Italian cities

07 NOV | 13:45 | Orange Agora
Italian Technology Cluster for Smart Communities - SmartCommunitiesTech

45-minute workshop where four cities will share their initiatives, interests, experiences and needs in terms of digitalisation, citizens engagement, living labs and smart cities. Furthermore, an overview of the gatherings of smart cities and communities’ interests, current opportunities and upcoming developments coming from the analysis of the 2023-2024 Piattaforma Città working groups, including more than 80 Italian cities will be presented.

The power of a connected place to generate growth, inclusion and innovation

07 NOV | 10:45 | Green Agora
Connected Places Catapult

A connected place is where more than just people, infrastructure, economy and planet come together. It’s also where the digital world, new modes of transport and mobility, and exciting new networks for trade and exchange coincide.

Conectando Territorios: Ejemplos de Redes Urbanas y Rurales

07 NOV | 11:45 | Green Agora
TECH Friendly

Exploraremos tres casos de colaboración entre ciudades y territorios: XAUL, red de agendas urbanas de la Diputación de Barcelona; la red RETOS, que fomenta el desarrollo social y laboral desde el Ministerio de Trabajo; y RETTURN, proyecto de seis federaciones de municipios que promueve el turismo rural y las tradiciones locales. Conozca cómo estas iniciativas transforman comunidades mediante la cooperación y el intercambio de buenas prácticas.

Nordic Capital Cities on climate neutrality and business development

07 NOV | 13:45 | Green Agora
Cleantech Scandinavia and Nordic Capitals

The Nordic countries are world leaders in both sustainability and innovation and the Capitals are important engines. In this session we will explore how the cities integrate sustainability and innovation to reach climate neutrality and create business opportunities. We will also discuss opportunities in increased collaboration between the Nordic countries, between the capitals and how to become more active on the international stage.

From digital cities to smart cities, how to achieve a sustainable transition?

05 NOV | 12:00 | CC1 – Room 1.3
CIDEU

CIDEU present "From digital cities to smart cities, how to achieve a sustainable transition?" In it, officials from local governments in Ibero America will share cases and practical experiences of how they are implementing this transition and the role of other actors and organizations. The initiatives of cities that make up a cooperation project between peers will be presented

Five Circular Economy Deep Dives into System Challenges in the Built Environment

06 NOV | 12:30 | Green Agora
Circular Buildings Coalition (CBC)

We investigate lessons from 5 novel firm-driven contributions to systemic barriers for adopting circular economy principles. How to crack the system lock-in bottom-up! We invite you to help us identify the systemic barriers we need to address in the next round of Blueprint Projects supported by Circular Buildings Coalition (CBC).

City Club Advisory Group

06 NOV | 15:00 | CC1 – Room 1.2
EIT Urban Mobility - Géraldine Fayet

A closed meeting for the City Club Advisory Group of EIT Urban Mobility.

Urban Digital Twins: What is at Stake for European Cities?

06 NOV | 12:30 | Orange Agora
Eurocities - Guillem Ramírez Chico

This agora session, co-organised by Eurocities and the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, will facilitate an open discussion between city representatives on the potential of digital twins to enhance local policies in European cities.

Urban Digital Twins: towards evidence-based decision-making?

06 NOV | 09:30 | CC1 – Room 1.3
Eurocities - Guillem Ramírez Chico

Eurocities and the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre are jointly organising a training for European cities on digital twins as tools for evidence-based decision-making. The event as part of the SCEWC would allow for making the link between the Expo and the training, and to facilitate a discussion on the potential of digital twins for urban policy-making, at technological and political level, between city officials, experts, and other stakeholders.

Unlocking the potential of smart cities in Latin America

05 NOV | 14:00 | CC1 – Room 1.3
Trend Smart Cities

This event provides a unique opportunity to join the Latin America Smart Cities ecosystem and to connect with industry experts and local leaders to exchange and share lessons on the journey of developing smart cities in the region. You will have the opportunity to explore the latest policies, initiatives, and collaborative strategies that are shaping the future of urban development, and gain insights into the latest trends and best practices.

Living & Inclusion

Talents for Tomorrow: How Local Governments Can Address Emerging Challenges?

05 NOV | 10:45 | Orange Agora
CEMR - Council of European Municipalities and Regions

European cities and regions face an array of new challenges, including climate change, advancements in artificial intelligence, and issues related to energy and water management, among others. City-to-city and region-to-region cooperation has proven to be an effective way to identify and shape solutions to common challenges, circulate know-how, and foster the institutional development of local governments. However, the ability to fully capitalise on and harness the potential of such cooperation will depend heavily on today’s strategies in developing and cultivating knowledgeable talents who besides being equipped with the right background of knowledge and expertise are also capable and possess the right skills on International and European affairs for influencing, shaping, and implementing impactful policies. Building tomorrow’s talents for municipalities and regions requires support and cooperation through a multistakeholder approach. On the one hand, associations of local and regional governments' role in developing

Smart Cities Via Satellite

05 NOV | 09:45 | Green Agora
Intelligent Community Forum

Rural and remote areas miss economic opportunities due to costly broadband. Learn how satellite broadband can bridge this gap through development planning with insights from experts.

Boost Democratic Participation in Cities to Recharge Democracy in Europe

06 NOV | 15:30 | Orange Agora
Global Parliament of Mayors

This event will launch the DeCiDE project, a collaborative effort to enhance democratic, inclusive urban governance. By doing so the project promotes cities as a better place to live by ensuring human rights through new participatory solutions. This project aims to develop a monitoring tool for human rights in cities. Academics,local administrators, and civil society organizations from 10 different cities will co-develop this innovative tool.

Digital rights in Europe: where are we at and where shall we go

06 NOV | 09:30 | Green Agora
CC4DR - Cities Coalition for Digital Rights

The session will bring together stakeholders from cities, local governments, and European institutions to discuss how to uphold the place of digital rights in local and European programs and policies and what is needed at all levels of decision-making to build a digital rights focused digital transformation.

Cities Coalition for Digital Rights Meet-Up

06 NOV | 17:00 | CC3 - 3.12
CC4DR - Cities Coalition for Digital Rights

The Cities Coalition for Digital Rights yearly meet up will gather its members to update on the latest activities of the Coalition and leave a space for open discussion to foster cities’ engagement in the Coalition.

AI for Social Good

07 NOV | 10:45 | Orange Agora
European Social Network

Using concrete AI deployment examples, from Madrid and Barcelona, panellists from Microsoft and other Spanish public administrations will discuss how AI will help provide solutions to problems faced by citizens in need enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of services. If from one side AI is starting to revolutionise social services, its dependency on large volumes of data may arise legal and ethical concerns.

Guide towards a humanized urbanization

05 NOV | 17:00 | CC1 – Room 1.3
FAM - Federación Argentina de Municipios

Presentations by Argentinian mayors and urban and territorial policy specialists, that will talk about actions that generate a humanized urbanization agenda. How to define the lines of territorial management having as its main objective the comprehensive human development of its inhabitants. Thus, social sustainability implies inclusion by acting on issues such as disability, gender, age, immigration, among others. Economic sustainability must link productivity and competitiveness with the Access to quality and well-paid employment; Environmental sustainability imposes mitigation of climate change and conservation of biodiversity by stimulating communal green areas and healthy activities. Finally, spatial sustainability and urban density implies territorial planning that allows better quality of life.

Mobility

New Human Behaviour Challenges Towards Automated Driving

05 NOV | 16:45 | Hall 2 - Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
RACC Mobility Club

The session discusses how higher levels of automation being introduced in cars affects safety relevant behaviour of drivers, and possible measures to mitigate any negative effects.

How Can Public-Private Partnerships Leverage Vehicle Data to Improve Mobility?

06 NOV | 10:30 | Hall 2 - Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
Mercedes-Benz AG

Discover how Mercedes-Benz collaborates with public entities, like the Netherlands’ Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, to leverage vehicle data for enhanced road safety and sustainability. This presentation will explore the dynamics of public-private partnerships, highlighting successful projects, sharing a Live Demo, and will showcase how public entities can be empowered with actionable insights from car data.

ITS in Public Pransport

05 NOV | 09:35 | Zone: CC3 - 3.11
ITS España

The updates of Intelligent Transportation Systems used in Public Transportation will be discussed.

Made in Europe: Showcasing Market-Ready CIVITAS Mobility Solutions

05 NOV | 10:45 | Hall 2 – Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
EIT Urban Mobility

Have you ever wondered what are the outcomes of Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe projects? Join the CIVITAS AGORA and attend the pitches of urban mobility solutions developed in European-funded projects. Each solution will be showcased in a dynamic pitch, offering opportunities for networking with cities and technical providers. The CIVITAS AGORA is a part of the CIVITAS Path – the CIVITAS programme for TMWC/SCEWC.

CEE Cities Roundtable: Strategies for Implementing Low Emission Zones

06 NOV | 12:00 | Zone: CC1 – Room 1.5
EIT Urban Mobility

This roundtable discussion aims to foster an exchange of insights on implementing Low Emission Zones. What lessons can CEE countries learn from the experiences of Western and Northern European cities? By drawing on best practices and learning from the challenges faced by others, CEE cities can accelerate their transition toward sustainable urban transport, ultimately leading to cleaner air and better health outcomes for their residents.

The Integration of Shared Autonomous Vehicles in Public Transportation System

06 NOV | 09:30 | Zone: CC1 – Room 1.5
EIT Urban Mobility

In the morning of 6 November, EIT Urban Mobility invites partners and stakeholders to participate in a closed session on shared autonomous vehicles. Participants are invited to join a round table discussion, to get practical insights on current challenges and bottlenecks holding back the realisation of SAVs deployment in Europe, and to explore avenues for collaboration among public entities, investors, and industry stakeholders.

From Failures to Sustained Success. Insights from Urban and Mobility Leaders

05 NOV | 11:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
EIT Urban Mobility

This session, linked to the EIT Urban Mobility Emerging Leaders program, explores how failures in urban planning and mobility projects can offer valuable lessons for innovation and growth. Leaders in urban transformation will share experiences of overcoming challenges, projects that failed but sparked new ideas, and initiatives that faced setbacks, demonstrating how to turn unexpected outcomes into learning opportunities.

Scale-up Programme Startup Pitches

07 NOV | 14:45 | Innovation Playground Agora
Carnet

The Scale-up programme is an acceleration programme supporting start-ups that develop and implement innovative solutions in the field of urban mobility. In this pitching session participants from the programme will present their solutions to the attendees, who will gain valuable insights about the new technologies that are reshaping the mobility sector.

Urban Mobility Unlocked: How Hubs Make it Happen

05 NOV | 09:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
MOVE21 - Ben Luoma

Multimodal and Interconnected Hubs for Freight and Passenger Transport come in various sizes and functions, catering for both people, goods or a combination of both. They are crucial to delivering Zero-Emission and seamless urban mobility. This session will provide an overview of different types of hubs, the essential role they play in creating cities built for and around people and which are the best practices from MOVE21.

Building the Roads of Tomorrow: Enhancing Infrastructure for Autonomous Mobility

05 NOV | 12:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
International Road Federation

Discover the cutting-edge advancements in road infrastructure essential for the seamless integration of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). This session will present the latest findings on enhancing physical and digital infrastructure to support autonomous mobility. We will explore practical case studies, innovative solutions, and discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating future-ready roads.

From Policy to Pavement: Driving E-Mobility Success Stories Across the Globe

05 NOV | 13:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
Cities Forum

This event will uncover the political strategies, measures and strategic investments made towards boosting and shaping e-mobility in five developing countries. The debate will aim to showcase each country's unique journey, spotlighting Costa Rica's shift to electric taxis, Kenya's and Paraguay’s National E-Mobility Strategies, Cuenca’s effort to reduce CO2 emission on its historic centre and India's transition to electric public transportation.

Urban Air Mobility by 5G solutions: Accelerating Drone Services

05 NOV | 15:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
Riga City Council

An international panel of experts will share knowledge, use cases and best practices to accelerate drone services and urban air mobility using 5G solutions. It will focus on enhancing 5G connectivity in urban spaces and highlight the importance of city roles and cross-border collaboration. Event aims to foster EU-wide innovation and regulatory harmonization, driving advancements in smart city technologies and sustainable urban development.

TOMORROW FREIGHT: Last Mile Deliveries Update

05 NOV | 17:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
TRANSPRIME Spanish Shippers' Council

Discuss and explore the future freight regarding last mile deliveres; challenges, opportunities witin a discussion on the new vision that needs to be updated in view of the rapid urban changes which are approaching.

What makes a city a good test bed for sustainable mobility innovation?

05 NOV | 12:45 | Innovation Playground Agora
EIT Urban Mobility - Emma Cohn

What are the key ingredients that are needed to turn a city into effective mobility innovation lab? This session will explore the essential components that transform a city into an optimal test bed for sustainable mobility innovation.

BILM Urban Mobility Challenge Finalists

05 NOV | 13:45 | Innovation Playground Agora
Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility

In this event, all the finalist proposals submitted by the participating companies in the Second Urban Mobility Challenge will be showcased. This mobility challenge, organized by BILM, invited companies from around the world to present innovative proposals to improve Barcelona's bus network. During the session, each finalist company will present their innovative solution.

MaaS Summit 2024 – The Future of Integrated Public & Private Mobility Services

05 NOV | 15:00 | CC3 - 3.12
Maas Alliance/ERTICO

The MaaS Summit is a yearly flagship event organized by the MaaS Alliance since 2015 which features high-level debates among the Alliance members and guests. This is invitation-only event which has been endorsed and supported by the Finnish Ministry and the EC over the past years. It brings together the key MaaS players to work together on building and delivering sustainable, multimodal and integrated mobility services solutions for users.

NetZero cities : Public Transportation and Personal Mobility

06 NOV | 12:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
Urban Technology Alliance

This event will explore choices cities can make to adapt their transportation systems to meet NetZero and Personal Mobility goals. Speakers from Asia and Europe will discuss work in their cities to meet these goals reflecting on both positive and negative lessons learned through real world deployments.

Accelerating Connectivity & Green Initiatives for Mobility

06 NOV | 13:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
CTIA

Explore how US telecom, utilities, and transit agencies are transforming transportation with green initiatives and enhanced connectivity. Learn about electrification of transportation, innovative traffic strategies, and emission-reducing lighting. Discover how communities are achieving scalability, responsiveness, and resiliency through advanced wireless deployments today.

Latest insights and learnings in the implementation of Low Emission Zones

06 NOV | 14:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
EIT Urban Mobility - Emma Cohn

Urban vehicle access regulations (UVAR) serve to reduce traffic-borne emissions which are the cause of a significant number of premature deaths and health related economic costs, as well as reduced congestion and increased safety. This session would look at UVAR from two perspectives - from the latest technologies and solutions on the market and from the implementation/lessons learned from cities.

Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility

06 NOV | 15:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility

Explain what the Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility consists of, which arises from the collaboration between the Barcelona City Council, Fira de Barcelona, and BITHabitat, with the support of the DGT and EIT Urban Mobility. In this regard, the current portfolio of projects will be presented, as well as the theme of the new mobility challenge that will be launched to the public.

Connecting the Dots in Urban Mobility

06 NOV | 17:30 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
ERTICO - ITS Europe

In an era of rapid urbanization and technological advancement, the future of urban mobility hinges upon collaborative efforts between public and private sectors. This session brings together ERTICO - ITS Europe, MaaS Alliance, ITS Spain and the City of Seville to explore collaborative pathways for tomorrow's smart cities. Unified under a shared vision, it exemplifies the power of collaboration in steering urban mobility towards excellence.

Cities 360°: Pioneering Spanish Solutions for Smart Cities and Urban Well-Being

06 NOV | 13:30 | Green Agora
amec urbis - Spanish Solutions for smart cities

Explore the cutting-edge Spanish innovations shaping the smart cities of tomorrow, presented by amec urbis companies. Join this exclusive event where leading Spanish companies will share their expertise to drive smart, responsible, and innovative urban growth.

Patinetes eléctricos y otros VMP: Retos de cara al futuro en España y Europa

06 NOV | 16:00 | CC3 - 3.13B+C
FEVEMP - Federación Española de Vehículos de Movilidad Personal

The Spanish Federation of Personal Electric Vehicles organises a roundtable where different agents from all concerning sectors related to mobility take part: citizens, legal, political and mobility. Within this roundtable targeted to interested politicians in Spain and Europe, we will discover the opportunities that PEVs have regarding the particular, professional and touristic use. We will deep in the current regulations for them in Spain.

Electromovilidad en LATAM – Conectado América

07 NOV | 09:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
Asociación de Vehículos Eléctricos de Chile

Con el aumento del interés global en reducir la huella de carbono y promover un ambiente más sostenible, es crucial adaptar nuestra infraestructura a vehículos eléctricos y sostenibles. Destacar la importancia de integrar políticas y tecnologías avanzadas en nuestras carreteras para garantizar su seguridad y conectividad, enfocándose en la movilidad eléctrica.

Public-Private Funding Models For Sustainable Urban Mobility

07 NOV | 10:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
EIT Urban Mobility

This session will discuss how different public-private funding models can accelerate the urban mobility transformation. We will delve into real-world examples from cities on innovative public procurement, public financial incentives and mixed funding schemes between public and private players.

Towards a holistic transport system: learnings from CCAM demonstrators in Europe

07 NOV | 11:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
IN-MOVE by Railgrup

This session focuses on integrating and advancing Connected Autonomous and Cooperative Mobility (CCAM) technologies, including insights from EU CCAM initiatives. It focuses on their role in creating a cohesive transport ecosystem, with key topics including automated mobility hubs, vehicle technology advancements, public digital infrastructure (PDI) support, and addressing regulatory challenges in mobility solutions.

Acelerando la Movilidad Eléctrica en Latinoamérica

07 NOV | 12:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
Asociación Latinoamericana de Movilidad Sostenible ALAMOS

Un espacio para conversar sobre las políticas públicas y acciones que se están llevando a cabo en los países latinoamericanos para acelerar el cambio a una flota vehicular cero emisiones.

Are These Innovations Worth It? Controversial Mobility Policies and Solutions

07 NOV | 13:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
CIVINET Iberia

Explore the pros and cons of innovative mobility policies and solutions in Spain and Portugal. This session will provoke thought and discussion on topics like free public transport, micro-mobility trends, automated mobility, reversed logistics, fast fashion, and the new bike insurance law. Engage with experts to understand the implications and pathways forward.

Electric Scooters: a True Revolution in our Cities

07 NOV | 15:45 | Tomorrow.Mobility Agora
FEVEMP - Federación Española de Vehículos de Movilidad Personal

Electric scooters and other PLEVs have come to stay in our cities and surroundings. They are efficient, economic, comfortable and sustainable, and so did citizens agree, having more than 5 milion PLEV users in Spain and 2.5 million in France. How can we take advantage of this revolution in order to support a modal change to these sustainable vehicles? Several experts in the sector will talk about this from different perspectives!

The Startups of Tomorrow: Risks for Early-Stage Mobility Startups

07 NOV | 15:45 | Innovation Playground Agora
EIT Smart Mobility Accelerator

The Startups from EIT’s Smart Mobility Accelerator will get on stage for a discussion on the risks and challenges faced by early stage mobility startups securing financing. The startups will delve into topics such as funding options, investor relations, navigating economic uncertainties, and strategies for sustainable growth, speaking from personal experience.

Infrastructures & Buildings

Paris Region: Designing Smart and Sustainable Cities

07 NOV | 15:45 | Orange Agora
Choose Paris Region

The Paris Region's approach to building smart and sustainable urban environments highlights the role of both territories and businesses in driving innovation. Attendees will learn about the Greater Paris Metropolis' experimentation program and its forward-thinking urban initiatives. The session will also cover the importance of low-tech solutions, resource efficiency, and the need to balance high-tech and low-tech approaches in city design.

Green infrastructures, key in business action for more sustainable cities.

07 NOV | 15:45 | Green Agora
Forética

At this session Forética will conduct live interviews with the leading companies of the Sustainable Cities 2030 initiative. Each of them will tackle the topic of green infrastructure from a different angle.

5CC+ An International Cooperation for Developing Digital Twins

07 NOV | 11:45 | Orange Agora
Rotterdam

5CC+ is an international colaboration between the Cities of Rotterdam, Hamburg, Helsinki, Vienna, Prague and Singapore for the adoptation and development of Digital Twins. The focus of our community lies on the usage of digital twins in urban planning, showing the needs of the cities and sharing best practices based on opensource software and open standards.

EU Cities Paving the Way to the CitiVERSE

05 NOV | 17:45 | Orange Agora
Eurocities

A new concept is taking shape – the CitiVerse, a virtual world, where citizens can navigate and discover public and private cultural, historical, or touristic digital and physical assets, while businesses will offer innovative and circular services. How are EU cities creating the CitiVERSE? In this session, Living-in.EU will bring champion cities and companies together to discuss their approaches and lay the foundation for a strong collaboration.

Five Circular Economy Deep Dives into System Challenges in the Built Environment

06 NOV | 12:30 | Green Agora
Circular Buildings Coalition

We investigate lessons from 5 novel firm-driven contributions to systemic barriers for adopting circular economy principles. How to crack the system lock-in bottom-up! We invite you to help us identify the systemic barriers we need to address in the next round of Blueprint Projects supported by Circular Buildings Coalition (CBC).

Blue Economy

Blue Solutions for Ports to Face Plastic Pollution

05 NOV | 14:00 | Tomorrow.Blue Economy Agora
Spanish Hub proyecto Blue Mission Med - Málaga Oceanographic Centre, Spanish Institute of Oceanography - Spanish National Research Council (IEO-CSIC)

BlueMissionMed is a European project focused on designing, structuring, and supporting an innovation ecosystem in the Mediterranean basin to accelerate progress toward the goals of the 'Restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030' Mission, with a particular emphasis on preventing and eliminating pollution. In this session, the project will showcase solutions related to the port and tourism sectors, aiming to foster collaboration among key stakeholders.

Brazil: blue, green & yellow

05 NOV | 14:45 | Tomorrow.Blue Economy Agora
Tomorrow Blue Economy Niterói

Discover Brazil's opportunities as a leader in the water economy, clean energy, and agroindustry. The country excels in sustainable water management, leads in renewable energy, and uses precision technologies in agroindustry. With a favorable regulatory environment and public-private partnerships, Brazil attracts significant international investments. Explore how Brazil combines resources with innovation and sustainability.

An Innovative Approach to Tackling Plastic Pollution in Urban Waterways

06 NOV | 14:00 | Tomorrow.Blue Economy Agora
The Great Bubble Barrier

Join us at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona for a panel on "Innovative Strategies for Tackling Plastic Pollution in Urban Waterways." Esteemed speakers from Amsterdam's pioneering Bubble Barrier project, the AMS Institute, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation will offer insights into sustainable urban solutions. Don't miss this chance to learn, collaborate, and drive positive change for cleaner, more resilient cities worldwide.

Blue Economy Innovation: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions

06 NOV | 15:00 | Tomorrow.Blue Economy Agora
World Ocean Council (WOC)

Blue Cities: Health, Wealth and the Relationship between Water and Communities

07 NOV | 10:00 | Tomorrow.Blue Economy Agora
World Ocean Council (WOC)

This panel session will explore how cities and communities of all sizes relate to the water around them - ocean, lake and river. From policy and implementation on coastal resilience, infrastructure and blue economy to fisheries, biodiversity, and equitable access to waterfronts and public space, city leaders from around the world will compare and share best practices, along with key partners and influencers.

America’s Cup 37: lessons learned and urban evolution in Barcelona

07 NOV | 11:00 | Tomorrow.Blue Economy Agora
Barcelona City Council / Barcelona Activa

Barcelona hosts the 37th America’s Cup (AC37) in 2024. This session will cover the lessons learned and the impact it has had on the city in terms of economics, promotion and visibility, as well as improvements in infrastructure such as the Olympic Port, Port Vell, and 5G connectivity that have modernized the city and left a clear legacy.

America’s Cup 37 legacy: blue economy initiatives in Barcelona

07 NOV | 11:30 | Tomorrow.Blue Economy Agora
Barcelona City Council / Barcelona Activa

The 37th America’s Cup (AC37) in Barcelona has showcased projects of economic, scientific and innovation legacy, especially within the context of the blue economy. The discussion will cover various initiatives in this area, such as blue entrepreneurship and employment projects, new blue spaces in the city, major events, public outreach, as well as future projects that help consolidate Barcelona as the Mediterranean Capital of the Blue Economy.

Actions Today for a Blue Tomorrow

07 NOV | 12:55 | Tomorrow.Blue Economy Agora
World Ocean Council (WOC)

This panel session will gather a diverse set of players, from public, private and civil sectors to pick up conversations and topics with a “whole of ocean and water” approach and weave together highlights from key events, partnerships and programs hosted by a range of partners on stage - including but not limited to “Smart Ocean-Smart Industries,” “Blue Glue- Ports, Harbors and Cities for Coastal Resilience,” “Centre of Excellence for Green Shipping,” as well as investments, biodiversity and innovation through diverse organizational and thematic representation.

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