#SCEWC24

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Discover the varied program of industry specific workshops and dedicated sessions that took place in 2023.

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.

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Enabling Technologies

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)

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Energy & Environment

Urban Shark Tank: Replication in Smart & Climate-Neutral Cities

07 NOV | 09:45 | Orange Agora
BABLE Smart Cities

Dive into the dynamic world of Urban Shark Tank, where innovative companies present bold, climate-smart use cases to a panel of city leaders. The stakes are high as these "sharks" probe deeply, asking tough questions about the replicability of each use case. Can these solutions be successfully implemented across diverse urban landscapes? The most adaptable and scalable cases will earn the sharks' support and win prizes from the audience!

Adaptation and Transition to climate change in smart water cities and regions

07 NOV | 09:45 | Green Agora
Catalan Water Partnership

This event addresses the significant challenges climate change poses to water management in cities and regions reliant on water resources. It highlights best practices and strategies for smart water cities using IoT, AI, and data analytics to manage and mitigate climate impacts like droughts and floods. Key objectives include resilient infrastructure, advanced technology implementation, community engagement, and supportive policies.

GCoM: business to cities matchmaking and climate finance

05 NOV | 16:30 | Green Agora
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

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.

Turning the Tide: Achieving Europe’s Energy & Climate Goals Through Local Action

07 NOV | 14:45 | Green Agora
The Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy (IEECP)

A climate neutral EU can only be achieved with a strong involvement of cities and regions. Here, we bring together high-level representatives of sub-national authorities sharing their experience with proven scalable innovative planning and financing solutions to give local action the spotlight in the achievement of Europe's energy and climate goals.

Making energy communities successful in metropolitan areas

05 NOV | 12:45 | Green Agora
Metropolis, World Association of the Major Metropolises

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.

Strong Commitments: How European Cities Accelerate their Climate Transition

06 NOV | 17:15 | Green Agora
NetZeroCities

The Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission aims for 100 cities to become climate neutral by 2030, inspiring all other cities to follow suit by 2050. Since the Mission started in 2021, dozens of cities have built innovative climate plans, making bold commitments and rethinking their approach to climate action. Discover their journey!

Community energy sharing in the city for the energy system of the future

06 NOV | 18:15 | Green Agora
Universitat de Girona - eXiT:Research group

This pilot comes from an energy community in Amsterdam, where more than half of the required electricity is generated by the inhabitants themself. The community will use as much of its own electricity as possible: 1. Behind their own connection, 2. That of the building and 3. Under the transformation house.

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Governance & Economy

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

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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.

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Mobility

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.

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Infrastructures & Buildings

Paris Region: Designing Sustainable and Productive Cities

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

The Paris region is a huge metropolis accounting for 40 million daily trips, 12 million consumers, and 50 million tourists. We implement mass solutions to tackle climate change issues and we want to be at the forefront in the implementation of these solutions.

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.

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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.

Building sustainable, resilient & equitable ocean economies via the Ocean Decade

07 NOV | 12:00 | Tomorrow.Blue Economy Agora
UNESCO

This event would present the work being carried out locally and internationally in the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development to promote sustainable, resilience and equitable ocean economies.

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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