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Sophie Woodville

Digital Program Manager | Bordeaux Métropole Bordeaux, France

Biography

Digital innovation officer with 20+ years leading cross-cultural teams and projects. Digital Program Officer at Bordeaux Metropole since 2018, championing digital rights, inclusion, and smart cities. Former Executive Director of French-American Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco. Expert in international partnerships and business development.

Sessions

14:05h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Cities On The Front Line: Protecting Democracy from Online Disinformation

Jasmin Repo City of Helsinki Special Advisor Data Policy Speaker

Mieke Hullebroeck City of Ghent General Manager Speaker

Sherelle Fairweather City of Manchester Digital Strategy Lead Speaker

Sophie Woodville Bordeaux Métropole Digital Program Manager Moderator

#Citizens Participation, #Democracy, #Digital Trust, #Misinformation, #Safety, #Security

2025-11-04 14:05 2025-11-04 14:50 Europe/Madrid Cities On The Front Line: Protecting Democracy from Online Disinformation

This session will discuss the effect of online tools (mis)use on citizen trust and participation in democracy, as well as strategies to counter misinformation and to promote digital media literacy. On the background of the EU Democracy Shield initiative, cities will exchange their experiences and discuss approaches to better respond to threats, and to continue enabling citizen participation in offline and online spaces.

Stage: Tech X Cities

Tue 4 14:05h - 14:50h Stage: Tech X Cities All Passes

13:30h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Digital Fortresses: Strengthening Democracy Against Disinformation in the Connected City

Antoine Bidegain Bordeaux Metropole Deputy CIO Speaker

Jasmin Repo City of Helsinki Special Advisor Data Policy Speaker

Jung Hoon Lee Graduate School of Information, Yonsei University, Seoul Professor of Technology & Innovation Management Speaker

Paul Leinster Glasgow City Council Councillor Speaker

Sophie Woodville Bordeaux Métropole Digital Program Manager Moderator

#Democracy, #Digital Rights, #Digital Trust, #Disinformation

2025-11-05 13:30 2025-11-05 14:15 Europe/Madrid Digital Fortresses: Strengthening Democracy Against Disinformation in the Connected City

This session will examine how disinformation challenges democratic processes at the local level, analyzing recent campaigns that have disrupted local governance and exploring technological and policy-based countermeasures. We'll discuss collaborative frameworks between government, civil society, and technology providers to establish actionable strategies for building digital resilience in urban communities while preserving open information ecosystems essential to democratic participation.

Stage: Impact Tech

Wed 5 13:30h - 14:15h Stage: Impact Tech All Passes

15:10h

In Focus | SMART CITY EXPO

Can Clean Energy Cities Be the New Global Standard?

Denis Hameau Dijon Metropole Deputy Mayor Responsible for Public Service Quality, Citizen Engagement and Innovation Speaker

Iñigo Bertrand Edison Next Spain (EDF Group) CEO Speaker

Sophie Woodville Bordeaux Métropole Digital Program Manager Moderator

Yolanda Fernández Montes Spanish Committee of the World Energy Council Deputy to the Chair Speaker

#Decarbonisation, #Decentralized Energy Models, #Smart Grids

2025-11-05 15:10 2025-11-05 15:55 Europe/Madrid Can Clean Energy Cities Be the New Global Standard?

As cities strive toward decarbonization, the energy revolution use is reshaping urban life. What role do decentralized energy models, smart grids and renewables play in meeting rising power demands while enhancing energy efficiency? From energy sources to storage, this session will introduce what innovative energy systems cities are adopting to meet cities’ needs and power a more sustainable urban future.

Stage: Clean Cities

Wed 5 15:10h - 15:55h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes