SCEWC24
CONGRESS
OVERVIEW
Look back at the 2024 Congress, a global discussion shaping what’s next for cities.
A HUB OF KNOWLEDGE
THE CONGRESS ALL CITIES ARE LOOKING TO
The ultimate conversation on the most pressing issues of the global urban map.
Our largest, most comprehensive program to date, with 600+ international experts taking part in.
Full focus on real implementation, funding and scalability – combined with inspirational, thought-provoking talks.
Majora Carter
Majora Carter
Born, raised, and still living in the South Bronx, Majora works to reduce Brain Drain in American low-status communities. Real estate developer and urban revitalization strategist, she has helped connect tech industry pioneers to diverse communities at all levels. "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one”.
Jooho Whang
Jooho Whang
Jooho Whang is the CEO of Korea Hydro&Nuclear Power (KHNP), Korea’s largest power generation company and a trusted global clean energy provider.
He has served in various roles, including as President of the Korean Nuclear Society, contributing significantly to Korea's nuclear industry.
Ruha Benjamin
Ruha Benjamin
Ruha Benjamin is the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, and author of the award-winning book Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code.
Her work investigates the focus on the relationship between innovation and inequity, health and justice, knowledge and power.
Mohammed Al Sultan
Mohammed Al Sultan
Vice President of Community Services Operations at Saudi Aramco, Mohammed Al Sultan is responsible for Saudi Arabia facilities management for thousands of residents. Prior to this, he was GM of CS Projects & Technical Support and held directorial roles in several fields including Marine, Mechanical Svcs and Refinery Maintenance.
Stephanie Hare
Stephanie Hare
Dr Stephanie Hare is an author, broadcaster and researcher. She co-presents the BBC's weekly television programme, AI:Decoded, which explores the top stories in AI. Her first book, Technology Is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics, was named a Financial Times best book of summer 2022.
Esam Alwagait
Esam Alwagait
Dr. Esam Alwagait is the Director of National Information Centre in Saudi Arabia. He has a collective experience of around 20 years in IT. Before Joining NIC, Dr. Alwagait was the CEO of National Digital Transformation Unit in Saudi Arabia. He worked also as the Deputy Minister for Technical Affairs at the ministry of foreign affairs. He worked in the ministry of education as the general supervisor for information technology.
Melati Wijsen
Melati Wijsen
Founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags, world renowned changemaker and speaker, Melati has moderated National Geographic’s Sustainability Week (Bangkok), spoken at the UN and co-chaired the World Economic Forum GPAP Committee. Her film, Bigger Than Us, was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Roberto Gualtieri
Roberto Gualtieri
Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome, will share his vision for a city on the brink of transformation. With the Jubilee just around the corner, Rome is set to complete major projects aimed at revitalizing its infrastructure and cultural landscape. Mayor Gualtieri will also discuss a joint initiative with Barcelona to secure EU funding for social housing, the power of urban regeneration to attract global investment, and his approach to managing Rome’s booming tourism.
2024 CONGRESS PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTED CONGRESS SESSIONS
Take a look at the top congress sessions that took place in the Auditorium.
05 NOV
06 NOV
07 NOV
05 NOV
KEYNOTE SESSION: MAJORA CARTER
INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDING
10:30h – 11:00h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
ENABLING TECHNOLOGY
INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDING
11:00h – 11:45h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
GOVERNANCE & ECONOMY
12:05h – 12:50h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
BLUE ECONOMY
12:50h – 13:40h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH LEVEL KEYNOTE: SASCHA PALLENBERG
MOBILITY
14:00h – 14:30h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
MOBILITY
GOVERNANCE & ECONOMY
14:30h – 15:15h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
MOBILITY
15:15h – 15:45h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
DIALOGUE
GOVERNANCE & ECONOMY
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
15:55h – 16:15h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
ENABLING TECHNOLOGY
LIVING & INCLUSION
16:15h – 17:05h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
06 NOV
KEYNOTE SESSION
ENABLING TECHNOLOGY
09:45h – 09:45h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
DIALOGUE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
MOBILITY
09:55h – 10:15h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
10:15h – 11:00h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDING
11:20h – 12:05h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
KEYNOTE SESSION
12:25h – 12:45h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
ENABLING TECHNOLOGY
12:45h – 13:30h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
AGORA EVENT
13:30h – 14:15h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
ENABLING TECHNOLOGY
13:50h – 14:20h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
GOVERNANCE & ECONOMY
LIVING & INCLUSION
14:20h – 15:05h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
ENABLING TECHNOLOGY
GOVERNANCE & ECONOMY
15:25h – 16:10h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
Thematic Roundtable
GOVERNANCE & ECONOMY
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
16:10h – 16:55h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
18:00h – 18:45h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
Afterwork Meetup
19:00h – 20:30h | Hall Europa
07 NOV
abroads
BLUE ECONOMY
10:30h – 11:15h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
KEYNOTE SESSION: STEPHANIE HARE
ENABLING TECHNOLOGY
11:30h – 12:00h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
ENABLING TECHNOLOGY
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
12:00h – 12:45h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE
ENABLING TECHNOLOGY
MOBILITY
13:00h – 13:45h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
CLOSING session
14:00h – 14:30h | Hall 3 | Auditorium
2024 CONGRESS PROGRAM
CO-CREATED
CONGRESS SESSIONS
Discover the co-created congress sessions with top international institutions that went on at the event.
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VERTICAL PROGRAMS
ONE VENUE.
MULTIPLE CONFERENCES
Dedicated parallel events deepening our approach on key areas of action.
The global event empowering the green and digital transition of buildings and urban infrastructures.
#TBWC24
The international summit dedicated to promoting and developing the potential of the Blue Economy.
#TBEWC24
Find out more about the co-located events taking place within the framework of Smart City Expo World Congress.
2023 SESSIONS
RELIVE PREVIOUS YEARS' TALKS
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT
OUR CONGRESS
"I strongly believe that this event is like the world stage for the edge innovation in the context of smart cities. It enables us to take advantage of this unique opportunity to go further in the digital transformation to be able to provide quality of life for people in the cities."
Miguel de Castro NetoDean / Urban Analytics Lab Coordinator | NOVA IMS / NOVA Cidade 
"I’ve been coming for this event for ten years now. And there’s no other place in the world like it. I think it’s an essential place for cities, for anybody who care about the future of our cities. If you’re not here, how are you going to actually connect together?"
Jeff MerrittHead of Urban Transformation | World Economic Forum 
"It’s my first time here but I know it’s been running for many years and it’s an amazing event. I think so many of the solutions we need are in these halls… So, not only does it give us the sense of the solutions, I think it can give us a sense of hope and a sense of courage as well."
Claire O’NeillFormer UK Climate and Energy Minister | Global Decarbonization Advisor 
"I think an event like this is something that can really help foster the dialogue and the potential collaboration between countries, actors, private and public organizations in terms of finding solutions that are better equipped for the future."
Tamira SnellFuturist and Senior Advisor | Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies 
"This event is a super exciting space. Everyone seems really happy and full of life and things to do. It’s such a creative space with so many ideas rolling around… It’s just been an impactful experience to understand all of the ways things can move forward."
Margaret MitchellResearcher and Chief Ethics Scientist | Hugging Face 
"I strongly believe that this event is like the world stage for the edge innovation in the context of smart cities. It enables us to take advantage of this unique opportunity to go further in the digital transformation to be able to provide quality of life for people in the cities."
Miguel de Castro NetoDean / Urban Analytics Lab Coordinator | NOVA IMS / NOVA Cidade
"I’ve been coming for this event for ten years now. And there’s no other place in the world like it. I think it’s an essential place for cities, for anybody who care about the future of our cities. If you’re not here, how are you going to actually connect together?"
Jeff MerrittHead of Urban Transformation | World Economic Forum
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