{"id":1218418,"date":"2025-10-07T15:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/?page_id=1218418"},"modified":"2025-11-10T16:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:02:42","slug":"breakout-sessions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/breakout-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakout Sessions 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1218418\" class=\"elementor elementor-1218418\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f54ee1 animate bg-color-primary elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f54ee1\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8220be section brocheta infinit reverse elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8220be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\">SCEWC25<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8e946f heading-decoration elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8e946f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BREAKOUT\n<strong>SESSIONS<\/strong><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ad0fe8\" data-id=\"1ad0fe8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1525f1f text-xl elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1525f1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A wide range of panels and activities allowed attendees to <strong>broaden their experience and delve into key smart city issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c505d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0c505d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fef3d0 elementor-button-warning elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1fef3d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/?event=breakout-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SEE BREAKOUT SESSIONS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e570d1 elementor-button-warning elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5e570d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/?event=side-events\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SEE SIDE EVENTS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e40488 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e40488\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0736aeb\" data-id=\"0736aeb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-cafc2d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cafc2d9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-83ee84c\" data-id=\"83ee84c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d3d43 elementor-cta--valign-top box-shadow text-sm elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"b5d3d43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/10\/30103516\/logo-metropolis.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Smart &amp; Green Cities for All: The MICAD Vision<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLaunched in March 2025, MICAD is an EU-funded project supporting inclusive metropolitan planning for climate and digital transitions. This session will present its goals, approach, and main outputs\u2014including toolkits and Roadmaps\u2014and invite participants to share feedback to help refine and adapt the project.\n<br><br><strong>\n04 NOV | 13:05 | Impact Tech Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/smart-green-cities-for-all-the-micad-vision\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore info\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-24fc2ad\" data-id=\"24fc2ad\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d2f72d elementor-cta--valign-top box-shadow text-sm elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"8d2f72d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/08140319\/mayors-of-europe-bs.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Mayors of Europe\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Democratic Innovation in European Cities<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAlliance of European Mayors and Better Politics Foundation co-produced a documentary on innovation in European cities, spotlighted mayors and cities that are pioneering new approaches to democratic resilience, digital transformation, and citizen engagement. Outstanding mayors from cities such as Stockholm, Bologna and Lisbon participates in this powerful story of how local leadership is reshaping democracy from the ground up.\n<br><br><strong>\n04 NOV | 14:05 | Impact Tech Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/democratic-innovation-in-european-cities\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore info\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-aaef8db\" data-id=\"aaef8db\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f16341b elementor-cta--valign-top box-shadow text-sm elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"f16341b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/07164049\/un-habitat-coorganized.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"UN-Habitat City Resilience Global Programme\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>An urgent call for resilient and sustainable tourism in cities<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis session explores how cities can manage tourism sustainably, using a resilience-based approach and data-driven tools to balance the influx of visitors and its economic benefits with the affordability and livability of their residents. UN-Habitat, UN-Tourism and partner experts will present a new global effort to help cities and territories assess tourism-related risks and their positive and undesirable impacts on the urban system.\n<br><br><strong>\n04 NOV | 16:55 | People-First Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/an-urgent-call-for-resilient-and-sustainable-tourism-in-cities\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore info\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fe7428b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fe7428b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e4aed6\" data-id=\"7e4aed6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11c9452 elementor-cta--valign-top box-shadow text-sm elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"11c9452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/07165131\/global-covenant-mayors-climate.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCpM)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>GCoM Climate Projects Implementation and Impact Report<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGCoM, the largest global alliance of cities fighting climate change, will showcase success stories of climate action worldwide, including smart mobility in Shimla (India), floating infrastructure for sea-level rise in Belize City, and waste-to-biogas projects in Basse and Sekondi-Takoradi (Ghana). It will also launch its 2025 Impact Report highlighting implementation progress.\n<br><br><strong>\n04 NOV | 14:05 | Clean Cities Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/gcom-climate-projects-implementation-and-impact-report\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore info\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b35ea8\" data-id=\"2b35ea8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f0cdf elementor-cta--valign-top box-shadow text-sm elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"c6f0cdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/07170151\/icf.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Intelligent Community Forum\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Redefining \u201cSmart\u201d in an Age of AI, Connected Systems &amp; Data<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPrivate Smart Cities - privately owned, tech-driven urban developments - offer unique potential to accelerate innovation and create inclusive digital infrastructure while bypassing bureaucratic constraints. This panel explores the legal, technical, and civic dynamics at play in shaping these new models for urban development. Co-developed by the Intelligent Community Forum and Dentons LLP.\n<br><br><strong>\n05 NOV | 09:30 | Impact Tech Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/redefining-smart-in-an-age-of-ai-connected-systems-data\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore info\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-994f45b\" data-id=\"994f45b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f98b0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"11f98b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_direction&quot;:&quot;negative&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;end&quot;:&quot;100&quot;}},&quot;motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06affb1 elementor-cta--valign-top box-shadow text-sm elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"06affb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/07172034\/european-network-of-living-labs.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"European Network of Living Labs\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Inclusive by Design: Co-Creating Smart City Solutions through Living Labs<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis session explores how Living Labs enable cities to test and scale inclusive, citizen-centric, co-created digital solutions in real-life environments. Through a moderated panel discussion, participants gain insight into practical examples from city-led and city-based initiatives, highlighting the steps taken to ensure digital innovation supports, and doesn\u2019t overlook, the needs of communities, including those considered vulnerable.\n<br><br><strong>\n05 NOV | 10:30 | Impact Tech Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/inclusive-by-design-co-creating-smart-city-solutions-through-living-labs\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore info\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bd0254 bg-color-bg-8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4bd0254\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc75f34\" data-id=\"dc75f34\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-dca4bdc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dca4bdc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-384bf2f\" data-id=\"384bf2f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68884fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68884fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/23172645\/r4a3002-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1245219\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/23172645\/r4a3002-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/23172645\/r4a3002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/23172645\/r4a3002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/23172645\/r4a3002-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/23172645\/r4a3002-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/23172645\/r4a3002-188x125.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-662f9e1\" data-id=\"662f9e1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1733639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1733639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>State-of-the-Art AI for Smarter Cities: A Global Research Showcase<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-313c15d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"313c15d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Organized by Smart City Expo World Congress in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/visualcompublications.es\/SAUC\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Street Art &amp; Urban Creativity Journal<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6f04a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6f04a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Join us for a dynamic session where researchers from different countries unveil their <strong>latest scientific contributions on state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence <\/strong>for cities. Discover how <strong>cutting-edge academic insights<\/strong> are driving urban transformation \u2013from generative AI to digital twin simulators\u2013 and shaping <strong>more efficient, resilient, and inclusive cities<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>06 NOV | 10:00h | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.5<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faa9aa6 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"faa9aa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/state-of-the-art-ai-for-smarter-cities-a-global-research-showcase\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">MORE INFO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b6fe45d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b6fe45d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_direction&quot;:&quot;negative&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;end&quot;:&quot;100&quot;}},&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;background_motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c1aac48\" data-id=\"c1aac48\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc026a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dc026a2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b113bd8\" data-id=\"b113bd8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb64824 elementor-cta--layout-image-above text-sm elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"eb64824\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/07181711\/co-organized-breakout-sessions-2.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Eurocities\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Urban Digital Twins: what is at stake for European cities?<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis\u00a0stage 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.\n<br><br><strong>\n05 NOV | 12:30 | Impact Tech Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/urban-digital-twins-what-is-at-stake-for-european-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore Info\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-738df7f\" data-id=\"738df7f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf9715 elementor-cta--layout-image-above text-sm elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"abf9715\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/07181622\/urbact.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"URBACT\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>How to create a greener urban economy? Stories from URBACT cities<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are green urban economies and how can cities harvest the opportunities they offer? Why is involving stakeholders crucial in this process? During this session you will discover five stories from URBACT's networks of cities (EcoCore, In4Green, Let\u2019s Go Circular!, COPE, and GreenPlace) and learn about their entry points to a successful green urban economy. Come and get inspired to start your journey towards greening your city's economy!\n<br><br><strong>\n05 NOV | 14:20 | People-First Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/how-to-create-a-greener-urban-economy-stories-from-urbact-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMORE INFO \t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ee4f8f\" data-id=\"9ee4f8f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d65525f elementor-cta--layout-image-above text-sm elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"d65525f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/07182159\/netzerocities.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"NetZero Cities\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Mission in Motion: How Cities Are Governing the NetZero Transition<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis session explores how pioneering cities are turning ambition into action anchored by the Climate City Contract (CCC), the Mission\u2019s flagship instrument for aligning governance, finance, delivery, and public legitimacy.\n<br><br><strong>\n05 NOV | 12:20 | Clean Cities Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/mission-in-motion-how-cities-are-governing-the-netzero-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMORE INFO \t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e3e69f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e3e69f0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fd5f70\" data-id=\"2fd5f70\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4d3e21 elementor-cta--layout-image-above text-sm elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"c4d3e21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/08154330\/co-organized-breakout-sessions-380x200-1.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"World Bank Group\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Building an AI-enabled Smart City Toolkit<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis session will focus use cases of AI specifically tailored to operational needs of Cities. It begins with a session on \"Building an AI-enabled Smart City Toolkit.\" The session will demonstrate the practical use of AI for prioritizing investments as part of the Smart City Toolkit. The remaining time will delve deeper into how AI can be leveraged to enhance service delivery in Cities.\n<br><br><strong>\n05 NOV | 16:10 | Tech X Cities Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/building-an-ai-enabled-smart-city-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore Info\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d09e9a\" data-id=\"3d09e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b872388 elementor-cta--layout-image-above text-sm elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"b872388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/08155135\/gsma_bs.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"GSMA\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>The Digital Foundations Enabling Smart Cities in LMICs<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRapid urban growth in LMICs is outpacing the capacity of cities to deliver essential services. Digital technologies offer a critical pathway to make urban systems more accessible, affordable, inclusive, and resilient. This session explores the enabling technologies underpinning smart city development in LMICs, highlighting the evolving role of mobile operators in driving scale, innovation, and impact across core services.\n<br><br><strong>\n06 NOV | 09:30 | People-First Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/the-digital-foundations-enabling-smart-cities-in-lmics\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMORE INFO \t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f923d5\" data-id=\"2f923d5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66c923e elementor-cta--layout-image-above text-sm elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"66c923e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/10\/08155712\/fraunhofer.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Bridging Implementation Gaps: Upscaling Pilots to Systemic Action<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAchieving urban climate goals needs faster action and systemic change. Despite local commitments, cities struggle to deliver results. This session shares insights from 10 EU cities using 20+ tools and the 5UP approach\u2014UPDATE, UPSKILL, UPGRADE, UPSCALE, UPTAKE\u2014to bridge planning and action. Public-private cooperation, cross-sector coordination, and flexible funding are key to real impact.\n<br><br><strong>\n06 NOV | 13:20 | People-First Stage<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/bridging-implementation-gaps-upscaling-pilots-to-systemic-action\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMORE INFO \t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d28a57e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d28a57e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c94bb77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c94bb77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong>Plus many more...<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8d0323a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8d0323a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a3ea5b\" data-id=\"7a3ea5b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e265be2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e265be2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong><span class=\"technology\">Enabling Technologies<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccf01fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ccf01fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/09\/13163829\/ico_track_enabling_technology_color_23.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-393481\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c72287 bg-color-inside-cwhite box-shadow\" data-id=\"8c72287\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2838976 elementor--h-position-left elementor--v-position-top elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"2838976\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInRight\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d2cfd99 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/using-data-to-address-climate-social-change-needs-grenoble-jena-japan\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Using data to address climate &amp; social change needs: Grenoble, Jena &amp; Japan<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">04 NOV | 17:05 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>\nUrban Technology Alliance<\/strong><br \/><br \/>The event will highlight specific challenges in two regions - cities in France, Grenoble and Germany, Jena and in Japan. Projects established to address key issues related to Climate and social change will be presented from the points of view of several stakeholders with a focus on the challenges, results and their potential for tackling similar issues in other urban regions.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e4a2a0d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/the-smart-deal-pitch-session-i\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>The Smart Deal Pitch Session I<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">04 NOV | 12:00 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>\nKurrant<\/strong><br \/><br \/>In this session, a startup pitch competition will take place.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-747bb7d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/ldt-citiverse-edic-takes-officially-its-first-steps\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>LDT Citiverse EDIC takes, officially, its first steps<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">04 NOV | 12:05 | Tech X Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>\nBarcelona City Council<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Legal foundation in place, LDT CitiVERSE EDIC takes its first steps. Its mission to create a harmonized ecosystem around Digital Twins has already officially started with the establishment of the legal entity and with the recently launched BUILD project as a driving force for the setting up With 14 members states on board the LDT CitiVERSE EDIC becomes a reality as the foundation for intelligent, sustainable and human-centric urban environments.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-b707474 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/the-smart-deal-pitch-session-ii\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>The Smart Deal Pitch Session II<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">04 NOV | 14:45 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>\nKurrant<\/strong><br \/><br \/>In this session, a startup pitch competition will take place.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-724f44b swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/building-resilient-places-with-data-sharing-infrastructure\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Building Resilient Places with Data Sharing Infrastructure<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">04 NOV | 17:50 | Infraestructure &amp; Building Stage<\/span><br \/>\nConnected Places Catapult<\/strong><br \/><br \/>UK Cities today are grappling with a perfect storm of infrastructure challenges: aging buildings, increased flooding, and rising temperatures are straining systems that were never designed for today\u2019s climate extremes. Failing infrastructure leads to cascading impacts on people and transport systems. But how can digital infrastructure, such as data sharing infrastructure, help to tackle the environmental and social problems cities face?<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ab3ec2e swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>The AI Footprint: Code, Carbon, and the City<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">04 NOV | 10:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.4<\/span><br \/>\nCIDOB<\/strong><br \/><br \/>This session examines the sustainability paradox of artificial intelligence in urban settings. While AI offers powerful tools to reduce emissions and enhance city services, it also raises concerns about its environmental footprint and social equity. Experts from diverse fields will discuss how to responsibly integrate AI into urban systems, balancing innovation with transparency, inclusivity, and long-term ecological impact.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-9ab4c4f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Smart Cities How To Build Local Capacities To Deploy Meaningful Technologies?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">04 NOV | 13:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.3<\/span><br \/>\nCIDEU<\/strong><br \/><br \/>A space for exchange between Ibero-American local government officials who will share practical cases and experiences on how they are governing the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and digital infrastructure, from a public, ethical, and strategic perspective.The activity is part of the CIDEU Smart City and Digital Transition Micronetwork, comprised of cities from various Ibero-American countries.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-b5149db swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>AI International Club<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">04 NOV | 10:00 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.5<\/span><br \/>\nGreater Paris Metropolis<\/strong><br \/><br \/>A meeting between international elected representatives, exchanging about AI projects for public policies, and how AI can contribute to the mission of public entities.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6bb8a4a swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/urban-shark-tank-scaling-innovation-for-climate-neutral-cities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Urban Shark Tank: Scaling Innovation for Climate-Neutral Cities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">04 NOV | 11:30 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>\nBABLE Smart Cities<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Dive into the dynamic world of Urban Shark Tank, where visionary companies pitch real-world solutions to a panel of city leaders determined to accelerate climate neutrality. This interactive session blends entrepreneurial spirit, creative storytelling, and urban innovation\u2014offering a fast-paced stage for ideas ready to scale across smart, sustainable cities.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-1d454be swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/mobility-made-in-europe-market-ready-civitas-solutions\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Mobility Made in Europe: Market-Ready CIVITAS Solutions<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 13:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>\nCIVITAS Initiative<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Curious about the results of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects?Come to the CIVITAS AGORA and discover five innovative urban mobility solutions created through these EU-funded initiatives. Each will be presented in an engaging pitch format, followed by opportunities to connect with cities and technology providers.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-45cc977 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/from-silos-to-synergy-local-innovation-through-interoperability\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>From Silos to Synergy: Local Innovation Through Interoperability<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 17:10 | People-First Stage<\/span><br \/>\nOASC (Open &amp; Agile Smart Cities &amp; Communities)<\/strong><br \/><br \/>How can cities and regions of all sizes use data and collaboration for a greener, more inclusive future? This Agora session, hosted by OASC, brings insights from Riga, Aarhus and Fund\u00e3o on how interoperability\u2014technical, legal, semantic and organisational\u2014drives digital transformation. Learn how EU frameworks, shared data, and citizen engagement shape impactful, scalable solutions.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-98e2b37 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/four-citiverse-projects-one-shared-european-vision\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Four CitiVerse projects, one shared European vision<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 17:45 | People-First Stage<\/span><br \/>\nOASC (Open &amp; Agile Smart Cities &amp; Communities)<\/strong><br \/><br \/>How to make Europe\u2019s digital transformation inclusive, ethical, human-centred and citizen-driven? And how to ensure that emerging technologies \u2013 such as AI, XR and cloud services \u2013 serve public values and social needs? This session will show how 4 EU co-funded projects are shaping the future of cities with the CitiVerse - a digital version of the city \u2013 where citizens can explore, interact with, and shape urban life in an intuitive way.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-f7e73b5 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/european-cities-and-genai-examples-challenges-and-opportunities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>European cities and GenAI: examples, challenges and opportunities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 09:30 | Tech X Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>\nEurocities<\/strong><br \/><br \/>AI is reshaping all spheres of our live, including our cities, inside and out. The spotlight is on generative AI, which can generate original output \u2013 text, images, videos. What is its impact in the public sector? As the level closest to citizens, and as providers of many services, cities and regions can champion the responsible use of GenAI in Europe. In this session, Living-in.EU invites cities to share their experience in using GenAI.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-898c62f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/from-space-to-city-smart-tools-and-success-stories-for-tomorrows-cities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>From Space to City: Smart Tools and Success Stories for Tomorrow\u2019s Cities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 13:20 | Tech X Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>\nEuropean Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC)<\/strong><br \/><br \/>How can cities better manage heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and rapid urban growth? This session showcases how Earth Observation brings actionable insights for crisis management, public health, climate adaptation and sustainable urban planning. Discover and hear from our users and data providers about ready-to-use market solutions where data from space helps cities protect citizens, plan smarter and boost resilience.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-059712e swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/the-smart-deal-award-ceremony\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>The Smart Deal Award Ceremony<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 14:30 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>\nKurrant<\/strong><br \/><br \/>This is the Ceremony that follows \"The Smart Deal Pitch.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-333ec7f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Startup Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 15:45 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>\nKurrant<\/strong><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a5d30fe swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>LightweightM2M - The next era of Industrial IoT device management<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 17:10 | Tech X Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>\nOpen Mobile Alliance<\/strong><br \/><br \/>As millions of devices are deployed across smart cities, the Internet of Things has reached a stage where scalability and interoperability have become key concerns for utilities and mobile data operators. Hear speakers from industry and government discuss the challenges of modernizing municipal infrastructure and the role that open standards play in ensuring interoperability and vendor choice in their modernization decisions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-b9cd88c swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/special-session-on-united-for-smart-sustainable-cities-u4ssc-initiative\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Special session on United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) Initiative<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 09:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.1<\/span><br \/>\nInternational Telecommunication Union<\/strong><br \/><br \/>U4SSC is the UN premier platform for shaping the cities of the future\u2014people-centred, digitally inclusive, climate-resilient, and sustainable. With support from 20 UN entities, U4SSC empowers local leaders to share, learn, and lead transformative change. This global event brings together mayors, city representatives, policymakers, urban innovators, and UN partners to turn bold ideas into actionable solutions.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-b80c3ee swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Smart Solutions for Ukrainian Cities \u2013 Resilience, Innovation, Best Practices<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 09:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.4<\/span><br \/>\nDeloitte<\/strong><br \/><br \/>\"Future of Cities in Ukraine\" session will explore into how smart technologies enable Ukrainian cities to build back stronger and better. The primary goal of this event is to establish a comprehensive platform for the exchange of expertise, facilitation of collaboration on forward-thinking projects, and amplification of international awareness concerning the critical needs of Ukrainian cities in the implementation of smart technology initiatives.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-eb52b90 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>AI International Club<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 10:00 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.5<\/span><br \/>\nGreater Paris Metropolis<\/strong><br \/><br \/>A meeting between international elected representatives, exchanging about AI projects for public policies, and how AI can contribute to the mission of public entities<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-14dd182 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/ai-powered-cities-shaping-the-future-of-urban-living\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>AI-Powered Cities: Shaping the Future of Urban Living<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">05 NOV | 13:00 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.4<\/span><br \/>\nDeloitte<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming cities. Based on a Deloitte study of 250 global cities, this session examines real-world applications - from traffic optimisation and public safety to resource management and citizen engagement. We'll explore opportunities, challenges, and trends including Generative AI, showcase best practices, and address ethics, governance, and public trust for sustainable, resilient urban futures.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-9283357 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Eye in the sky for resilient and healthy cities - apply big data from space<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">06 NOV | 09:30 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>\nJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Space isn\u2019t just about the Moon or Mars \u2014 it\u2019s part of our daily lives. From navigation to payments, we all use space infrastructure. This session explores how satellite data help build smart, resilient cities: from predicting heavy rain to managing urban infrastructure or air quality. A panel of international experts shares real-world examples, innovations, and how collaboration drives rapid progress. Get ready to be inspired!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-f22d0ed swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>2nd Annual Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge: The Final Pitch!<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">06 NOV | 14:20 | People-First Stage<\/span><br \/>\nNorth Texas Innovation Alliance\n<\/strong><br \/><br \/>The Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge is an international pitch competition held by the North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) &amp; partners to foster international economic development and innovation. Back for a 2nd year, in this final pitch 5 international startups will pitch to a panel of cross-sector judges for a chance to win pilots and funding opportunities in Texas and Georgia, with the goal of market growth and new solutions for cities.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-cf6cd5f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/increasing-the-uptake-of-ai-for-smarter-cities-from-pilots-to-impact-at-scale\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Increasing the uptake of AI for Smarter Cities: From Pilots to Impact at Scale<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">06 NOV | 15:35 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>\nImec\n<\/strong><br \/><br \/>AI has transformative potential for cities, but scaling from pilots to impactful, city-wide deployments remains a challenge. This TEF Citcom.ai workshop brings together cities and tech providers to explore collaboration strategies. Through case studies and insights from the European TEF for Smart Cities, participants will learn to overcome adoption barriers and scale AI for societal impact.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6c64f0d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/from-crisis-to-actionhow-ai-data-help-close-the-response-gap-at-moment-zero\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>From Crisis to Action:How AI &amp; Data Help Close the Response Gap at \u201cMoment Zero\u201d<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">06 NOV | 09:30 | Tech X Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>\nBarcelona Supercomputing Center\n<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Cities face fast-moving crises like wildfires and floods, yet citizens often remain confused in the critical \u201cmoment zero\u201d before response begins. This session gathers tech creators, first responders, and officials to explore how AI, digital twins, and predictive tools from projects like EXTRACT and CREXDATA are transforming emergency response in cities like Venice, Dortmund, and Barcelona.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a79582b swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Selected Innovation Booster<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">06 NOV | 09:45 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>\nSmart City Expo World Congress\n<\/strong><br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-bddfa12 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/ai-spatial-avatars-for-metacities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>AI Spatial Avatars for Metacities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">06 NOV | 15:10 | Tech X Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>\nMetaCities Excellence Hub in South-Eastern Europe\n<\/strong><br \/><br \/>The fields of geospatial technologies, AI, and metaverse technologies are converging to create new services for consumers. Every day, we see announcements of new devices and smart glasses that offer increasingly capable features and promise a groundbreaking future. During the dynamic session, we will explore how Spatial AI, extended reality (XR), and future avatars will shape our cities and societies.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-4167479 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/data-driven-blue-cities-coastal-resilience-innovation-ocean-insights\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Data-Driven Blue Cities: Coastal Resilience, Innovation &amp; Ocean Insights<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"technology\">06 NOV | 13:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.4<\/span><br \/>\nEuropean Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC)\n<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Discover how cutting-edge Earth observation and data-driven tools from European projects are transforming coastal resilience and the blue economy. This session will showcase real-world applications in monitoring coastal change, modelling flood and erosion risks, and protecting marine ecosystems\u2014sharing concrete results and lessons to inspire sustainable solutions, with local and regional authorities and ports sharing their stories.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-63ba62e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63ba62e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d4d962d\" data-id=\"d4d962d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b7e0e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b7e0e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong><span class=\"environment\">Energy &amp; Environment<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9812c56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9812c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/09\/13163831\/ico_track_energy_environment_color_23.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-393482\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d485c82 bg-color-inside-cwhite box-shadow\" data-id=\"d485c82\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3b53f7 elementor--h-position-left elementor--v-position-top elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"f3b53f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInRight\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-b1b94e4 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/accelerating-urban-sustainability-through-integrated-approaches\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Accelerating Urban Sustainability through Integrated Approaches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">04 NOV | 12:05 | Clean Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>European Comission<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/> Showcasing integrated European initiatives that harmonize diverse urban sustainability efforts to deliver cohesive and impactful urban transformations.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-49c8597 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Startup Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">04 NOV | 13:45 |  Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress<\/strong>\n<br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-30afa59 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/whats-next-for-urban-resilience\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s next for urban resilience?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">04 NOV | 09:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.3<\/span><br \/>UN-Habitat City Resilience Global Programme<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Urban and territorial resilience has moved from concepts to actionable practices in multiple territories, but big gaps remain as crises grow and financing capacity poses a real challenge. This session reviews a decade of progress and pending needs, highlighting UN-Habitat\u2019s Resolution 9\/2 to create a human settlements resilience framework to better integrate resilience into planning, connecting humanitarian response with sustainable development.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-47de0bc swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/pioneering-urban-energy-efficiency-and-innovative-solutions\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Pioneering Urban Energy Efficiency and Innovative Solutions<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">05 NOV | 16:10 | Clean Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>European Commission<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Demonstrating successful and innovative approaches to urban energy management, efficiency optimization, and sustainable energy services.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-c17352a swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/empowering-local-governments-through-green-public-procurement\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Empowering Local Governments through Green Public Procurement<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">06 NOV | 09:30 | Clean Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>Associaci\u00f3 Catalana de Municipis<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>ACM will explain how public procurement can be a key tool to drive the local energy transition. Through its Central Purchasing Body, it enables local governments to access sustainable services such as 100% renewable electricity, solar panels, LED street lighting, and clean mobility. ACM acts as a facilitator to help municipalities move towards a greener, more efficient, and fairer energy model.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-19c0fa4 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Building Coastal Futures: Circular Urban Regeneration through CDW Valorization<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">06 NOV | 12:20 | Infraestructure &amp; Building Stage<\/span><br \/>ASOCIACI\u00d3N DE ESTUDIOS ECOL\u00d3GICOS E INVESTIGACI\u00d3N CIVIL SOSTENIBLE-ADEICS<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>ADEICS regenerated 60\u202fha and created 40\u202fha of urban land at Costa Verde in San Miguel using construction and demolition waste (CDW). It transformed degraded coastal areas and informal dumps into safe, functional, and sustainable public spaces. The project reduced environmental impact, promoted resource efficiency, and reinforced climate resilience through a circulaar economy model focused on innovation and inclusive urban development.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-c01b40f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/urban-cooling-strategies-scaling-solutions-for-extreme-heat-resilience\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Urban Cooling Strategies: Scaling Solutions for Extreme Heat Resilience<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">06 NOV | 14:20 |  Clean Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>CityMakers<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>As extreme heat threatens urban life, cities are pioneering innovative strategies that are already lowering street temperatures by up to 7\u00b0C. This session showcases real-world solutions \u2014 from nature-based systems to reflective infrastructure \u2014 demonstrating how urban design can turn the tide against climate-driven overheating.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ba53093 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/digital-twins-for-climate-neutral-cities-peds-in-action-across-europe\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Digital Twins for Climate-Neutral Cities: PEDs in Action Across Europe<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">06 NOV | 15:20 |  Clean Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>Rina Consulting spa<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This session gathers five EU projects showcasing how cities across Europe use digitalization to create Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). Through digital twins, AI simulations, and interoperable platforms, our projects\u2019 Lighthouse Cities optimize energy efficiency, smart buildings, and sustainable mobility to meet climate goals. Experts share tools, strategies, and lessons to inspire replication for climate-neutral urban futures.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-c3cd405 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Accelerating SDG Action with User-Driven Earth Observation: The SDGsEYES Way<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">06 NOV | 09:30 |  CC1 \u2013 Room 1.2<\/span><br \/>European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC)<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>From wildfires to heatwaves, cities are on the frontline of climate change. This session showcases how space data supports SDG implementation through tracking emissions, mapping wildfire risks, and monitor heat-health impacts. Explore solutions from the SDGsEYES project that by bringing together users, policymakers and data providers, it shares best practices and defines actionable steps for cities to move from mitigation to proactive resilience.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-b408fbe swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/helping-european-cities-become-greener-tools-and-services-for-tree-planting\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Helping European cities become greener: tools and services for tree planting<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"environment\">06 NOV | 09:30 |  CC4 \u2013 Room 4.5<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The workshop aims at demonstrating the applicability of 100KTREEs services. 100KTREEs project has developed advanced mapping and modelling tools capable of assessing the impact of nature-based solutions such as urban greening through tree planting. The tools estimate the impacts of trees in terms of key ecosystem services they provide, such as air quality, water retention, cooling, CO\u2082 sequestration, and generate an indicator for biodiversity.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8852122 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8852122\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f2e1ac\" data-id=\"2f2e1ac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c18fd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c18fd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong><span class=\"governance\">Governance &amp; Economy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdeabfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fdeabfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/09\/13163832\/ico_track_governance_economy_color_23.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-393483\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-42f50e0 bg-color-inside-cwhite box-shadow\" data-id=\"42f50e0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1477387 elementor--h-position-left elementor--v-position-top elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"1477387\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInRight\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-303cc11 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/investing-in-the-green-transition-in-smart-cities-new-market-opportunities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Investing in the Green Transition in Smart Cities \u2014 New Market Opportunities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">04 NOV | 09:45 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Moodin<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>As climate risk grows, housing investors are backing retrofits, renewables, and net-zero solutions. This session dives into how blended finance and policy tools are turning climate resilience in housing into investable opportunities for cities and private capital.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-953b03a swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/social-impact-investing-public-private-financing-models-for-urban-innovation\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Scaling Impact Investing: Public-Private Financing Models for Urban Innovation<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 09:30 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Moodin<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>From public guarantees to social enterprise vehicles, new models are mobilizing private capital for housing and urban infrastructure while advancing public goals. This session convenes investors, governments, and corporations to co-create finance structures that scale innovation and meet social needs. Panelists will explore catalytic capital, loan funds, and enterprises that align incentives, cut risk, preserve affordability, and embed equity.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a6d3e85 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Booster Island Sponsor 01<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 17:30 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress<\/strong>\n<br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e846dc2 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/cybersecurity-in-cities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Cybersecurity in cities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">04 NOV | 09:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.5<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This roundtable discussion will explore strategies for boosting cybersecurity within urban environments. We will focus on identifying key takeaways for Central and Eastern European (CEE) cities, drawing upon the experiences and lessons learned from their Western and Northern European counterparts.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d553fbf swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/joint-itf-eit-urban-mobility-workshop-on-fragmentation-in-the-mobility-sector\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Joint ITF-EIT Urban Mobility workshop on fragmentation in the mobility sector<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">04 NOV | 10:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.1<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility and the International Transport Forum will organise a foresight workshop to anticipate future trends of relevance in the mobility sector, based on input from the public and private sectors<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-afbb01d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/smart-cities-in-latam-shaping-the-future-with-technology-green-infrastructure\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Smart Cities in LATAM: Shaping the Future with Technology &amp; Green Infrastructure<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">04 NOV | 16:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.3<\/span><br \/>Trend Smart Cities<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This event offers the opportunity to connect with the Latin America Smart Cities community, including industry experts, companies and local leaders, to exchange insights on how innovative technology and green infrastructure can accelerate economic and social development.\u00a0<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ea3874f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/iurc-global-thematic-networking-workshop-opening-plenary\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>IURC Global Thematic Networking Workshop - Opening plenary<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">04 NOV | 09:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.1<\/span><br \/>IURC \u2013 International Urban and Regional Cooperation Programme<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme promotes decentralized international urban and regional cooperation focused on sustainable development and innovation. During SCEWC 2025, its Global Thematic Networking Workshop will bring together 248 delegates from 124 cities and regions to co-create pilot projects around three pillars: Smart &amp; Connected, Green &amp; Clean, and Just &amp; Inclusive.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-253df35 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/iurc-productive-smart-and-connected-thematic-breakout-sessions\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>IURC Productive, smart and connected - Thematic Breakout Sessions<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">04 NOV | 11:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.2<\/span><br \/>IURC \u2013 International Urban and Regional Cooperation Programme<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Productive, Smart and Connected is a closed IURC thematic session with mandatory attendance for assigned participants. Cities and regions will join one of 11 clusters (90 mins in 3 rooms) based on thematic networks: PORTICO (cities) and S3 Platforms (regions). Topics include Mobility &amp; Transport, Strategic Sectors, Urban Innovation, and Agri-food.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-59ace6a swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/iurc-green-and-clean-thematic-breakout-sessions\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>IURC Green and Clean - Thematic Breakout Sessions<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">04 NOV | 11:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.3<\/span><br \/>IURC \u2013 International Urban and Regional Cooperation Programme<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Productive, Smart and Connected is a closed IURC thematic session with mandatory attendance for assigned participants. Cities and regions will join one of 11 clusters (90 mins in 3 rooms) based on thematic networks: PORTICO (cities) and S3 Platforms (regions). Topics include Mobility &amp; Transport, Strategic Sectors, Urban Innovation, and Agri-food.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-8825caf swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/iurc-just-and-inclusive-thematic-breakout-sessions\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>IURC Just and Inclusive - Thematic Breakout Sessions<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">04 NOV | 11:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.4<\/span><br \/>IURC \u2013 International Urban and Regional Cooperation Programme<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Just and Inclusive is a closed IURC thematic session with mandatory attendance for assigned participants. Cities and regions will join one of 11 clusters (90 mins in 3 rooms) based on thematic networks: PORTICO (cities) and S3 Platforms (regions). Topics include Urban Regeneration, Affordable Housing, Industrial Modernisation, and Civic Participation.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-7ab6091 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/procuramed-project-boosting-green-innovation-through-local-public-procurement\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>ProcuraMED project: Boosting green innovation through local public procurement<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 13:20 | People-First Stage<\/span><br \/>MedCities<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Did you know that public procurement represents 14% of the EU\u2019s GDP (around \u20ac2 trillion annually)? Discover how the ProcuraMED project is empowering local authorities to inspire sustainable change. This session will showcase digital tools, capacity-building actions, real-life cases and cooperation strategies driving innovative and green procurement.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-3e8af74 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/data-spaces-in-intelligent-territories-premise-or-reality\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Data spaces in Intelligent Territories: Premise or Reality<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 16:20 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>FEMP<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This space will address the current state of progress of the data spaces that will help drive a data economy thanks to the advancement of digitization of local authorities.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-48d2c9f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/public-and-privat-colaboration-to-create-living-labs-in-an-innovation-district\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Public and privat colaboration to create living labs in an innovation district<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 17:05 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>22@Network Barcelona<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This roundtable brings together cities from five continents that are at different stages in building metropolitan cooperation\u2014some with decades of experience, others taking their first steps. Their diversity offers a unique opportunity for mutual learning. How can we create flexible, inclusive, and effective governance frameworks that foster coordinated responses in fragmented urban territories?<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-b47bea6 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/public-and-privat-colaboration-to-create-living-labs-in-an-innovation-district\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Investors' Talks: 2030 Investment Trends in Smart Cities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 09:30 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Moodin<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Smart cities are becoming a major frontier for investment, from climate tech and mobility to housing and digital infrastructure. This panel will explore how venture capital, corporate VC, and private equity are navigating shifting markets, regulation, and technology\u2014and where capital is heading by 2030 across AI, green construction, and other scalable urban solutions.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6412345 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/collaborative-futures-global-partnerships-driving-smart-city\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Collaborative Futures: Global Partnerships Driving Smart City<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 12:20 | Tech X Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>Curiosity Lab<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This interactive panel unites living-lab leaders from the United States, Finland, Japan and Canada to reveal how cross-border partnerships turbo-charge smart-city innovation. Through rapidfire case studies and audience Q&amp;A, speakers share proventactics for launching, funding and scaling technology pilots,navigating regulation and turning data-driven trials into full-city deployments.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-acd124b swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/cities-challenges\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Cities' Challenges<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 12:30 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>ACCI\u00d3 - Agency for Business Competitiveness - Catalan Government<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Discover real opportunities to collaborate with cities shaping the future. Learn about urban challenges and how municipalities are seeking innovative partners through open innovation labs, pilot programs, and advanced public procurement. A unique chance for companies to co-create solutions and take part in building the smart cities of tomorrow.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e57834b swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Startup Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 16:45 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress<\/strong>\n<br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6374933 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/fostering-more-inclusive-resilient-and-sustainable-urban-development\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Fostering more inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 17:10 | Clean Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>G100 Smart and Sustainable Cities Wing<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The panel session will focus on identifying gaps in addressing global sustainability &amp; resilience challenges particularly related to climate crisis and natural disasters faced by our cities. The panelists will also be asked to share their ideas and experiences regarding the use of innovative governance practices and technologies to address these challenges.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ce36036 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/urban-digital-twins-what-is-at-stake-for-european-cities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Urban Digital Twins: what is at stake for European cities?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 12:30 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>Eurocities<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>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.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-64a44f6 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Smart Cities Solutions Workshop<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 09:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.5<\/span><br \/>World Bank Group<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The workshop aims to support cities delegations in finding concrete solutions for the most pressing issues in their cities and moving their smart city agenda forward, by facilitating a dynamic exchange and interaction between the two cities and with relevant experts.\u202f Format: three-hour workshop (by invitation only) for two delegations and other interested participants who will actively engage in peer-to-peer discussion facilitated by experts.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-8c198e3 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/accelerating-place-based-change-through-innovation-to-revitalize-cities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Accelerating Place-Based Change Through Innovation to Revitalize Cities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 14:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.4<\/span><br \/>Deloitte<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Together, Deloitte and Yes\/Cities are creating sustainable positive change by empowering local innovation ecosystems to help cities thrive as a place where people want to live and work.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ecdd5b7 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/insights-from-the-innpulso-working-groups-sharing-learnings-and-future-horizons\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Insights from the Innpulso Working Groups: sharing learnings and future horizons<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 16:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.3<\/span><br \/>Red Innpulso<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Final session of the year for the Innpulso Network\u2019s Working Groups, gathering cities to reflect on progress made, lessons learned and future challenges. The event will feature key voices from the network and cities sharing outcomes from their 2025 collaborative work on innovation, experimentation and public knowledge transfer.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-bc009a2 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/connecting-with-india-talent-science-and-strategy-for-a-shared-future\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Connecting with India: Talent, Science and Strategy for a Shared Future<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 09:30 | CC5 \u2013 Room 5.1<\/span><br \/>Fundaci\u00f3n Consejo Espa\u00f1a-India<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The celebration of the 5th Spain-India Forum, a high-level institutional and diplomatic dialogue bringing together governmental, business, academic, and technological representatives from the sectors of both countries, is being organised by the Spain-India Council Foundation in collaboration with Barcelona City Council and Fira de Barcelona, on the occasion of the Smart City World Congress.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ea1003b swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/cee-cities-roundtable\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>CEE Cities roundtable<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 11:00 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.3<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This roundtable will focus on fostering dialogue between the representatives of Central and Eastern European (CEE) cities. By encouraging mutual learning and strengthening regional networks, the roundtable seeks to enhance the strategic capacity of CEE cities and amplify their voices in broader European and international stages.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ef60a6d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/iurc-global-thematic-networking-workshop-closing-plenary\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>IURC Global Thematic Networking Workshop - Closing Plenary<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">05 NOV | 15:00 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.1<\/span><br \/>IURC \u2013 International Urban and Regional Cooperation Programme<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The Closing Plenary (Mandatory Participation) will showcase the key outcomes of the Thematic Breakout Sessions, highlighting key insights and results from the 11 thematic clusters. It will bring together all participants to reflect on shared learnings and reinforce future cooperation across regions and cities.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-7e2fff3 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>The Collaborative Rise of Africa Cities in the Global Neutral Trade Corridor<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">06 NOV | 15:20 | People-First Stage<\/span><br \/>African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF)<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Co-hosted by African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF) and the TBP World Vision Project, this session explores how Africa\u2019s cities are rising as maritime hubs in a neutral global trade network. Anchored by the East-West Transcontinental Maritime Rail bridge Corridor\u2014linking six major shipping lanes\u2014it advances smart city innovation, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable infrastructure development.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-11a052f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Madrid2050 - Permanent platform for the sustainable urban development of Madrid<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">06 NOV | 15:10 | Infraestructure &amp; Building Stage<\/span><br \/>For\u00e9tica<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>We are a cross-sectoral initiative integrating sustainability into Madrid\u2019s urban strategy through systemic collaboration. Our ecosystem\u2014comprising public administrations, firms, academia, experts and NGOs\u2014co-develops actionable solutions in four strategic areas: habitability and housing, mobility and infrastructure, public space, and urban regeneration.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e0844bb swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/data-space-for-intelligent-urban-infrastructures-edint\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Data Space for Intelligent Urban Infrastructures (EDINT)<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">06 NOV | 09:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.4<\/span><br \/>FEMP<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>EDINT will have 12 local entities and 36 companies in its initial stage. This event is aimed at users involved in eDINT in order to discuss the current status and next steps.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-8b8c080 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/strengthening-sme-resilience-through-city-finance-tech-collaboration\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Strengthening SME Resilience Through City, Finance &amp; Tech Collaboration<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">06 NOV | 09:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.2<\/span><br \/>United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This event will bring together city authorities, business associations, SMEs, academia and other experts to explore policies and innovative solutions that help SMEs better prepare for and adapt to disaster risks. Interactive discussions will focus on SMEs' role as users and producers of essential services, access to finance and insurance, risk-informed business models, and leveraging technologies and PPPs for improving their disaster resilience.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-3abff38 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Pitch &amp; Deal: where Startups go to Europe\u2019s streets<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">06 NOV | 12:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.2<\/span><br \/>Mobile World Capital Barcelona<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This is a pitching session where the 10 mobility scale-ups coming from SUP25 programme will show their enabling technologies\/mobility solutions to an audience of investors, corporates, and urban\/mobility stakeholders. The session will end with networking designed to spark investment and partnership opportunities for sustainable urban mobility innovation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-4f7c7b9 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/reweaving-circular-governance-in-the-mediterranean\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>ReWeaving Circular Governance in the Mediterranean<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"governance\">06 NOV | 13:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.4<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The event explores how circular economy (CE) principles and innovative governance across the public and private sectors can transform waste management practices in Mediterranean cities. Featuring two panels, it highlights practical tools, entrepreneurial ecosystems and transformative labs from key Interreg Euro-MED projects, showing how collaboration and inclusive policymaking can catalyse systemic change, from textiles to wider CE opportunities.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d541a9b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d541a9b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a198e8\" data-id=\"3a198e8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a2df2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a2df2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong><span class=\"living\">Living &amp; Inclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04b2694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"04b2694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/09\/13163835\/ico_track_living_inclusion_color_23.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-393485\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6beb45e bg-color-inside-cwhite box-shadow\" data-id=\"6beb45e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00bca2d elementor--h-position-left elementor--v-position-top elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"00bca2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInRight\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-32d15f5 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/inclusive-innovation-delivering-effective-solutions-in-cities-and-communities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Innovating for Inclusive, Resilient, and Circular Communities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"living\">04 NOV | 14:05 | People-First Stage<\/span><br \/>European Commission<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Discussing innovations and initiatives that foster inclusive, resilient communities through circular economy approaches, technological integration, and holistic urban planning.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-96bd8c2 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/how-european-cities-protect-digital-rights-through-daily-operations\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>How European Cities Protect Digital Rights Through Daily Operations<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"living\">04 NOV | 16:05 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>Cities Coalition for Digital Rights<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This stage session reveals how standard municipal operations across Europe\u2014from cybersecurity protocols to smart city infrastructure management\u2014actively safeguard digital rights, often without being framed in rights-based language.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-858b8ed swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/click-connect-change-digital-citizenship-to-bridge-youth-and-gender-gaps\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Click, Connect, Change: Digital Citizenship to Bridge Youth and Gender Gaps<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"living\">04 NOV | 17:55 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>PLATFORMA<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This session explores how Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) can be a powerful tool to address youth exclusion and gender inequalities in a connected society. With the involvement of local authorities, CSOs, and youth actors, it will showcase solutions for inclusive digital spaces and empower local action against online violence, discrimination, and democratic disengagement.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-60259cc swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Startup Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"living\">05 NOV | 17:45 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-7072de5 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/cities-coalition-for-digital-rights-meet-up\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Cities Coalition for Digital Rights Meet-up<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"living\">05 NOV | 16:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.2<\/span><br \/>Cities Coalition for Digital Rights<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>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\u2019 engagement in the Coalition.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-1644e27 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Urban Technologies for Inclusive Engagement<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"living\">06 NOV | 13:20 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - IMATI<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The RAISE Spoke 1 event, part of the RAISE project funded by the Italian Ministry for University and Research, will discuss the results achieved promoting the discussion about accessibility and inclusion as key drivers for future evolution of Smart Cities, focusing on using robotics and AI to foster more inclusive Smart Cities.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e130cb1 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Planning for Health in a Changing Climate: Identity, Resilience, and Urban<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"living\">06 NOV | 13:20 | Impact Tech Stage<\/span><br \/>INTA<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This high-level roundtable\/panel\/presentations, hosted by INTA, will bring together policymakers, planners, investors, tech innovators, and community leaders to explore how urban health can serve as a unifying strategy across sectors. the session will showcase international case studies, spark collaborative dialogue, and outline practical steps for embedding health into city systems.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-47ca9ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47ca9ee\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"mobility\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-58bc62d\" data-id=\"58bc62d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed89483 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed89483\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong><span class=\"mobility\">Mobility<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230c941 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"230c941\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/10\/14174213\/logos-supporting-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-565946\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-60dc58b bg-color-inside-cwhite box-shadow\" data-id=\"60dc58b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3e3e54 elementor--h-position-left elementor--v-position-top elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"d3e3e54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInRight\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-72f408d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/hyperloop-conference\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Hyperloop Conference<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 09:30 | CC5 \u2013 Room 5.1<\/span><br \/>\nMother Earth Ventures GmbH<\/strong><br \/><br \/>The Hyperloop Conference is the 1st international conference on high-speed transportation. Here, you will meet all the Players in the hyperloop ecosystem, including hyperloop start-ups, corporates, suppliers and investors. After three editions in Europe and one edition in South Korea it will now take place at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona \u2013 Spain.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a63b2fb swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/inclusive-and-equitable-connected-and-automated-mobility-are-cities-ready\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Inclusive and Equitable Connected and Automated Mobility: are cities ready?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 10:15 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/> PAVE EUROPE\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A panel exploring how cultural, geographical, and policy diversity shapes Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) in smart cities. Featuring transport planners, policymakers, and CCAM developers, the discussion shares practical examples from Europe.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a2d3239 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/barcelona-innova-lab-mobility\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 11:10 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/> Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>In this session we will 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 recent addition of new partners. 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.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-49b5dcb swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/how-innovation-in-public-transport-helps-fighting-climate-change\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>How innovation in public transport helps fighting climate change<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 12:15 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/> EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Climate change poses significant challenges to mobility and according to the EIT Urban Mobility report \"Costs &amp; Benefits of the Urban Mobility Transition,\" public transport is the most cost-effective method of decreasing urban emissions. The panel that includes public transport operators and other relevant actors will explore how innovation in public transport can contribute to achieving the EU's target of climate neutrality by 2050.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e8868b0 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/governing-innovation-innovating-governance\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Governing Innovation - Innovating Governance<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 13:15 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/> POLIS\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Many transport innovations are coming our way. We don't know which ones will stay and which ones will be next, but we do know that the majority will be rolled out on city streets. How can cities smartly choose those innovations that will help them reach their policy goals, but also discourage those that don\u2019t bring added value? What does it take for private-sector innovations to support rather than disrupt what local authorities want to achieve? How can we come to policy-responsive innovation that is a win for both the public and private sectors? Cities and regions from the POLIS network will share their experiences on how to govern innovation but also innovate their governance systems.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e7f3c79 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/scaling-demand-responsive-transport-are-avs-key-to-a-faster-simpler-rollout\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Scaling Demand-Responsive Transport: Are AVs key to a faster, simpler rollout?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 14:15 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/> EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>DRT proves to be an effective solution in contexts such as low-density areas or late-night services. But scaling remains complex - profitability, regulation, and public-private contracting all pose challenges. Could autonomous vehicles help unlock the full potential of DRT, or do they add new layers of complexity to this model?<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-21dab21 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/autonomous-bus-mobility-innovations-austrias-road-to-the-future\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Autonomous Bus &amp; Mobility Innovations: Austria\u2019s Road to the Future<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 15:15 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/> ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Discover Austria\u2019s pioneering autonomous bus project in the city of Klagenfurt, led by AIT and the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Carinthia. Experience cutting-edge mobility solutions and success stories from across Austria, showcasing sustainable and smart city solutions shaping Europe\u2019s future.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-249b80f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/from-energy-to-mobility-synergies-toward-citizen-centric-climate-neutral-cities\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>From Energy to Mobility: Synergies toward citizen-centric climate-neutral cities<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 16:15 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>European Commission\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Exploration how innovative European initiatives are advancing sustainable urban mobility as a cornerstone of climate-neutral cities. By showcasing solutions from CIVITAS, Positive Energy District projects, and systemic transition platforms, the discussion will highlight how mobility can be integrated with energy, infrastructure, and urban planning to deliver more liveable, connected, and climate-friendly cities.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-45b9a16 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/can-organisations-measure-their-safetyt-footprint\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Can organisations measure their safetyt footprint?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 17:15 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>FIA\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Road traffic deaths are the most common cause of accidental death at the workplace, with an alarming, estimated number of 400,000 per year: a third of the 1.19 million people that die each year as a result of road traffic crashes occurs in someone\u2019s value chain. The FIA developed the Road Safety Index, a program that help organizations to assess the safety impact of their operations, identify gaps, and implement long-term improvements.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-4a7e193 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/predict-prevent-protect-data-driven-insights-to-safeguard-vulnerable-road-users\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Predict-Prevent-Protect: Data-Driven Insights to Safeguard Vulnerable Road Users<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 16:15 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This session will explore how diverse data-driven approaches can be used to enhance road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. By bringing together practical examples from EIT Urban Mobility's innovation program and broader European project collaborations, the session aims to demonstrate how mobility data can inform smarter infrastructure and enhance traffic safety for all road users.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-033c2f6 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/introduction-to-road-safety-engineering\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Introduction to Road Safety Engineering<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 13:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.4<\/span><br \/>International Road Federation (IRF)\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This session emphasises the crucial role of road safety engineering in tackling the global crash crisis, in line with the 2030 Agenda and the UN\u2019s Second Decade of Action. It explores safe infrastructure, road audits, inspections and the Safe System approach, while advocating stronger institutions, professionalisation of auditors, and international standards, especially in LMIC's. Note that this session will be delivered in English.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a50e3bc swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/introduction-to-road-safety-engineering-tools\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Introduction to Road Safety Engineering Tools<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 15:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.4<\/span><br \/>International Road Federation\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This session emphasises the crucial role of road safety engineering in tackling the global crash crisis, in line with the 2030 Agenda and the UN\u2019s Second Decade of Action. It explores safe infrastructure, road audits, inspections and the Safe System approach, while advocating stronger institutions, professionalisation of auditors, and international standards, especially in LMIC's. Note that this session will be delivered in Spanish.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6c7c60e swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/maas-alliance-partnership-forum-maas-star-awards\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>MaaS Alliance Partnership Forum &amp; MaaS STAR Awards<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 15:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.1<\/span><br \/>MaaS Alliance\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The MaaS Alliance Partnership Forum &amp; MaaS STAR Awards is a high-level event to mark the 10 years anniversary of the Association and to introduce the new and re-activated decade of the Alliance to stimulate interaction and dialogue with all stakeholders in the field of Mobility to advance with seamless multimodal mobility offers with user needs at its heart.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-5901d53 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/city-exchange-on-urban-mobility-innovation\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>City Exchange on Urban Mobility Innovation<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 16:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.5<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This closed-door session brings together public authorities within the EIT Urban Mobility network for an engaging exchange on innovation in urban mobility. Through focused thematic discussions and interactive networking, participants will explore solutions to critical challenges shaping urban mobility and identify areas where collaborative efforts can drive impactful, city-led innovation.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-24b8c8b swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/multimodal-access-for-intelligent-airports-uam-ccam-support-integration\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Multimodal Access for Intelligent Airports: UAM &amp; CCAM support integration<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 09:00 | CC5 \u2013 Room 5.3<\/span><br \/>POLIS MAIA\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This side event will be the final event of the MAIA project. It will showcase the project results on assessing demand for air mobility services and shared autonomous shuttles to access airports in Madrid and Brussels, as well as on how to best locate vertiports and dispatch vehicle fleets to answer that demand. It will also engage the audience on these results, to ensure their use to serve European, national, regional and local policy goals.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e181142 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Navigating Tomorrow's Mobility: Expert Analysis from the Academic Research Board<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 14:00 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.1<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A high-level roundtable bringing together leading academics, policymakers, and industry to explore future priorities in urban mobility research. Hosted by EIT Urban Mobility\u2019s Academic Research Board, this session supports dialogue between research and policy to guide innovation and impact.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-75b575e swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/measuring-impacts-to-foster-innovation-criteria-support-on-urban-air-mobility\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Measuring impacts to foster innovation: criteria &amp; support on urban air mobility<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">04 NOV | 14:00 | CC5 \u2013 Room 5.3<\/span><br \/>POLIS MUSE\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This side event will be the final event of the MUSE project. It will showcase the project results assessing impacts of Urban Air Mobility deployment on citizens\u2019 quality of life and developing tools for cities and regions to better decide on priorities and service design. It will also engage the audience on these results, to ensure their use to serve European, national, regional and local policy goals.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-069c318 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/micromobility-hub-parking-strategy-for-bicycles\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Micromobility HUB - Parking strategy for bicycles<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 09:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>Barcelona City Council\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Planning and implementation of solutions to guarantee safe, accessible and efficient parking for the daily use of bicycles in the city.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a7dc531 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/journey-to-inclusion-connecting-transport-and-culture\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Journey to Inclusion: Connecting Transport and Culture<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 10:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>In Move by Railgrup\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The results from the first phase of the \"Transport Cultural\" project will be presented during the session. Transport Cultural aims to promote the autonomy of people in vulnerable situations or at risk of social exclusion, facilitating their access to culture through on-demand transport. The project has been led by In Move and RETURN, with the support of other shareholders, including Cinesi, App &amp; Town, Bable, Apropa Cultura, and Tandem Social.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e0ab194 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/how-eu-norms-influence-spains-micromobility-vehicle-guidelines\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>How EU Norms Influence Spain\u2019s Micromobility Vehicle Guidelines<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 11:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>FEVEMP - Spanish Federation of Micromobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The session, led by FEVEMP, will feature key stakeholders directly involved in developing European micromobility regulations. It will explain how these rules influence Spain\u2019s Manual de Caracter\u00edsticas, promoting common safety and quality standards for urban vehicles. A space to understand and discuss the future regulatory framework of the sector.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a0f278c swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/the-cycling-industrys-role-in-driving-the-modal-shift\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>The Cycling Industry's Role in Driving the Modal Shift<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 12:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Much of the discussion around promoting active mobility has centred on cities and their infrastructure networks. While creating safe and connected routes for cycling is crucial, barriers such as theft, repair, and planning continue to limit uptake and demand innovative solutions from the private sector. This session will highlight the different factors and stakeholders that help to drive the shift toward active travel modes in urban areas.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-9d70375 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/u-space-and-enabling-technologies-for-integrating-drones-in-urban-environments\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>U-Space and Enabling Technologies for Integrating Drones in Urban Environments<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 15:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>Digital Catalonia Alliance\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A high-level roundtable bringing together industry leaders, technology providers and users to explore the current state and future of U-space. The session will combine strategic insights with real-world success stories, showcasing how drones and enabling technologies are transforming urban airspace management, advanced air mobility, and smart city services.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6c5b6f7 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/smarter-logistics-micro-hubs-data-driven-delivery\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Smarter Logistics: Micro-Hubs &amp; Data-Driven Delivery<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 16:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Urban logistics is at a tipping point, with last-mile deliveries driving up emissions. Micro-depots and connected fleets offer smarter, cleaner solutions\u2014enabling multimodal delivery and data-driven operations. This session explores how real-time vehicle data, micro-hubs, and the emerging Physical Internet can improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and reshape last-mile logistics in cities worldwide.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-16f013c swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/perspectives-of-cities-in-urban-freight-distribution\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Perspectives of Cities in Urban Freight Distribution<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 17:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>AECOC\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This session, led by AECOC, will feature public leaders in a roundtable discussion focused on strategies that municipalities are implementing to improve efficiency in urban freight distribution (UFD), including regulations, digitalization, Low Emission Zones, and more<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-0e41df7 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/invisible-pollution-tackling-non-exhaust-emissions-in-urban-mobility\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Invisible Pollution: Tackling Non-Exhaust Emissions in Urban Mobility<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 17:30 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Invisible Pollution: Tackling Non-Exhaust Emissions in Urban Mobility sheds light on the often-overlooked problem of particles from brakes, tyres, and road wear. It explores potential policy measures and technological solutions to reduce these emissions and improve urban air quality.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-eb2374c swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/sump-urban-mobility-plan-and-new-approaches-according-to-trip-purpose\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>SUMP - URBAN MOBILITY PLAN AND NEW APPROACHES ACCORDING TO TRIP PURPOSE<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 09:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.2<\/span><br \/>Barcelona City Council\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Innovative approach to urban mobility planning, considering the different modes and purposes of trip.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-0095eaa swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Mobility Institute Talks<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 12:30 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.3<\/span><br \/>RACC\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6b4eb72 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/aecoc-smart-distribution-committee\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>AECOC Smart Distribution Committee<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 15:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.5<\/span><br \/>AECOC\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The Smart Distribution Committee brings together leading private companies to promote efficient, sustainable, and innovative urban logistics. It serves as acollaborative platform to develop and share best practices, pilot projects, and private-sector initiatives that improve urban freight distribution.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-37e97a6 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/integrating-new-cooperativeco-created-shared-mobility-business-models-intosumps\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Integrating New Cooperative, Co-created Shared Mobility Business Models into SUMPs<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 15:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.1<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The workshop is designed to support cities in integrating new cooperative, co-created shared mobility models into their SUMP planning process based on the learnings from the HORIZON SUM project. Participants will receive training on SUMP development, listen to SUMP best practices from POLIS members, and learn how to implement the different cooperative, co-created shared mobility business models researched by the project.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-828703f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/how-to-use-multimodal-data-standards-across-europe\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>How to use multimodal data standards across Europe<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 09:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.2<\/span><br \/>MobilityData\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A full-day workshop exploring the role of GTFS and NeTEX data specifications in the European context. Co-hosted by MobilityData and NAPCORE, the event will feature expert presentations, real-world use cases, and collaborative sessions to strengthen interoperability, support compliance, improve quality of service, and foster a shared vision for sustainable mobility data across Europe.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6091c75 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Integrating SAVs into public mobility networks<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 10:00 | CC5 \u2013 Room 5.3<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This session explores the integration of Shared Autonomous Vehicles (SAVs) into existing public mobility systems, aiming to advance seamless, sustainable, and inclusive urban transport. As cities grapple with congestion, emissions, and accessibility challenges, SAVs offer a transformative opportunity to complement traditional public transit and optimize urban mobility networks.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-eef9a66 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/city-club-advisory-group-meeting\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>City Club Advisory Group Meeting<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">05 NOV | 14:00 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.3<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Bi-annual regular meeting for members of EIT Urban Mobility's City Club Advisory Group.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-0c63205 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/gender-sensitive-data-for-urban-planning\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Gender-sensitive data for urban planning<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 09:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>Eurocities\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>European cities strive to become more inclusive and equitable on one hand and smart and data-driven on the other. However, gaps in data collection and analysis can overlook the diverse needs of citizens groups. This session explores how using gender-disaggregated data can help design more inclusive urban spaces and mobility infrastructure.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-5b7a61a swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/rethinking-impact-new-metrics-for-smarter-urban-mobility\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Rethinking Impact: New Metrics for Smarter Urban Mobility<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 10:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Traditional metrics no longer capture the complexity of today's urban mobility ecosystems. This session challenges current success indicators and explores how both public authorities and private actors can adopt broader metrics. From intelligent traffic signals to employer-led mobility programmes, we\u2019ll discuss how to redefine value and how new measurements can unlock better solutions for sustainable, inclusive cities.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e08805f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/societal-readiness-of-c-its-services\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Societal Readiness of C-ITS Services<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 11:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>RACC\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The round table is comprised of speakers from the ITS industry, public administration, academia and a road user association, and will look from different angles on how perceived utility to road users and societal benefits can be aligned to accelerate adoption of C-ITS and unleash the full potential of its benefits. The discussion will be based on practical use cases from the SCALE project.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-f4158c9 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/co-creating-inclusive-cities-advancing-societal-readiness-in-urban-mobility\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Co-Creating Inclusive Cities: Advancing Societal Readiness in Urban Mobility<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 12:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>International Road Federation (IRF)\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>How can cities ensure mobility innovation is trusted, inclusive, and ready for scale? Four CIVITAS projects - MOBILITIES FOR EU, SUM, GEMINI, and metaCCAZE - share concrete methods and experiences: from designing urban mobility labs and governance models, to co-creation activities with citizens at local and regional levels across Europe.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-c413036 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/connecting-the-dots-flexible-active-mobility-for-peri-urban-and-rural-areas\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Connecting the Dots: Flexible &amp; Active Mobility for Peri-urban and Rural areas<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 13:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>CIVINET Iberia\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Explore how flexible, on-demand mobility and active travel can solve mobility gaps in rural and peri-urban areas. This session will discuss low-cost, tech-enabled solutions, user-friendly integration, and intermodal strategies to connect low-density territories with urban centers. A dynamic exchange on how to make rural mobility inclusive, affordable, and sustainable.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-941e282 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/presenting-solidscooter-the-first-solid-state-battery-powered-electric-scooter\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Presenting SolidScooter: The first solid-state battery powered Electric Scooter<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 14:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>CLIME - eMicromobility Innovation Cluster\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Producing SolidScooter, the first solid-state battery-powered electric scooter. The project will be presented by CLIME, in collaboration with Basquevolt, a leader in solid-state battery technology, and Nodium and Bruntor, both specialists in sustainable urban mobility. A joint commitment to the future of clean and innovative micromobility.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-2336194 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/from-challenges-to-change-how-e-med-is-powering-greener-public-transport\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>From Challenges to Change: How E-MED is Powering Greener Public Transport<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 15:30 | Shapping Mobility Stage<\/span><br \/>Universitat Polit\u00e8cnica de Catalunya\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This session gathers European public transport authorities, operators, and researchers to share insights from the E-MED project. It highlights local mobility challenges and presents innovative solutions such as AI-based planning, eco-driving, and new procurement strategies. The discussion will also address the shift to electric mobility, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of public transport and strengthen urban mobility resilience.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-f699cf1 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/startup-pitchessmarter-greener-mobility-infrastructure-solutions\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Startup Pitches: Smarter &amp; greener mobility infrastructure solutions<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 10:45 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Explore solutions that optimize urban mobility infrastructure and transport networks. From smart parking and curbside management to multimodal integration, route optimization, and shared mobility, this session showcases innovations driving efficient, low-carbon, and intelligent urban transport systems.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-50de037 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>M3 | Metropolitan Multimodal Mobility<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 10:00 | CC1 \u2013 Room 1.4<\/span><br \/>EIT Urban Mobility\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Evolve the current AMB Information data-sharing environment from a centralized model to a federated one.Promote the first effective deployment of a data space through the implementation of Data Space Connectors.Design a roadmap and methodology to serve as a reference for the integration of the remaining M3 Data Space modules.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-2ecfbc0 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/transport-operations-real-freight-smart-sense\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Transport Operations: Real Freight &amp; Smart Sense<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"mobility\">06 NOV | 09:30 | CC4 \u2013 Room 4.3<\/span><br \/>Spanish Shippers' Council (SSC) Transprime\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Logistics operations are rarely planned with a smart perspective. This event explores how digitalisation and new technologies are transforming freight, an often-overlooked yet essential sector. Through real cases and dialogue, we\u2019ll show how \u201csmart\u201d starts in everyday logistics \u2014 driving efficiency, resilience, and impact, turning freight into something almost futuristic.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c4788d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c4788d\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"building\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6f15c3\" data-id=\"c6f15c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c9161c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c9161c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong><span class=\"building\">Infrastructures &amp; Buildings<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c19d8c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c19d8c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/09\/13163834\/ico_track_infrastructure_building_color_23.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-393484\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0baf2e bg-color-inside-cwhite box-shadow\" data-id=\"f0baf2e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-260c47f elementor--h-position-left elementor--v-position-top elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"260c47f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInRight\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-2bf6831 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Rethinking Paris: Maximizing Use, Embracing Efficiency, and Building Resilience<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"building\">04 NOV | 16:55 | Clean Cities Stage<\/span><br \/>Choose Paris Region\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A truly intelligent city is a well-designed one\u2014where every space, infrastructure, and function is optimized with a focus on resource efficiency and resilience. This conference aims to broaden the Smart City paradigm by embracing complementary approaches, combining high-tech and low-tech innovations, leveraging local stakeholders and existing strengths, promoting responsible resource use, and making the most of the existing urban fabric.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-2ddeff5 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Startup Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"building\">05 NOV | 11:30 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e39cfcb swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/future-proofing-cities-sustainable-innovations-for-liveable-urban-spaces\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Future-Proofing Cities: Innovations in Sustainable Infrastructure and Buildings<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"building\">05 NOV | 14:25 | Infraestructure &amp; Building Stage<\/span><br \/>European Commission\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Exploring cutting-edge projects driving infrastructure resilience, building sustainability, and innovative urban solutions.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-8976b86 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/from-zoning-to-shaping-the-next-generation-of-city-building-rules\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>From Zoning to Shaping: the Next Generation of City-Building Rules<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"building\">05 NOV | 17:15 | Infraestructure &amp; Building Stage<\/span><br \/>ISOCARP - International Society of City and Regional Planners\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>As cities seek greater resilience, livability, vibrancy and unique identity, outdated planning rules often hold them back. The session reveals a new approach: form-based codes, or visual design standards that focus on the look, feel, and quality of streets and neighborhoods, rather than just land use. Discover how city leaders, planners, developers, and citizens collaborate to create vibrant places and more predictable, attractive investments.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-b9e1529 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/unlocking-construction-innovation-in-europe-the-metabuilding-ecosystem\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Unlocking Construction Innovation in Europe: The Metabuilding Ecosystem<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"building\">06 NOV | 09:30 | Infraestructure &amp; Building Stage<\/span><br \/>ECTP (European Construction and sustainable built environment Technology Platform)\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Discover Metabuilding, the pan-European initiative accelerating innovation in the construction sector. This session unveils a powerful ecosystem designed to connect SMEs, researchers, and industry leaders. We will explore our Metabuilding Labs Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB), the metabuilding.com digital platform, and the new business opportunities it creates, inviting you to join us in shaping the future of building.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e268d5b swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Selected Innovation Booster<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"building\">06 NOV | 14:45 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-231a037 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Selected Innovation Booster<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"building\">06 NOV | 15:45 | Innovation Playground Stage<\/span><br \/>Smart City Expo World Congress\n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-5b9d7b3 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/enabling-technologies-for-sustainable-and-inclusive-smart-cities-and-buildings\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Enabling Technologies for Sustainable and Inclusive Smart cities and Buildings<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"building\">06 NOV | 09:30 | CC5 \u2013 Room 5.3<\/span><br \/>AccesS \n<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>AccesS seeks to create barrier-free environments and optimize energy use in smart buildings and cities, setting new standards for accessibility and sustainability. REN+HOMES aims to develop a universal method for positive energy homes and districts, based on 23 solutions. Tested across Europe, both projects aim to drive innovation for an inclusive, competitive green transition.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5440133 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5440133\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f0e7fe\" data-id=\"3f0e7fe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaaf6d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eaaf6d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong><span class=\"blue-economy\">Blue Economy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82a0d84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"82a0d84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prd-webrepository.firabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/09\/13163827\/ico_track_blue_economy_color_23.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-393480\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b6e3345 bg-color-inside-cwhite box-shadow\" data-id=\"b6e3345\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e23e73 elementor--h-position-left elementor--v-position-top elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"4e23e73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInRight\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-33062cb swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/from-sustainable-to-regenerative-rethinking-ocean-industries\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>From Sustainable to Regenerative: Rethinking Ocean Industries<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 10:30 | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The next frontier isn\u2019t doing less harm \u2014 it\u2019s rebuilding ocean health while creating value. This session spotlights industries moving beyond sustainability to regenerative models that restore ecosystems as part of business.\n<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-7d7fce3 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/fireside-chat-are-modern-l4-autonomous-vehicles-ready-for-deployment-in-ports\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Fireside Chat: Are modern (L4) autonomous-vehicles ready for deployment in ports?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 11:10 | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Port de Barcelona<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The talk will focus on lessons learned within recent trials of autonomous trucking in ports. We will have a chance to assess together with top industry-experts the viability of the technology,going well beyond the hype.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-bc61f22 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/navigating-market-uncertainties-in-global-port-operations\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Navigating Market Uncertainties in Global Port Operations<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 11:25 | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Port de Barcelona<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Explore how geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, and changing trade patterns are affecting port operations worldwide. Panelists will discuss strategies for resilience, risk mitigation, and agility in uncertain markets.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-acb117e swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/port-5g-unlocking-the-power-of-next-gen-connectivity\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Port 5G: Unlocking the Power of Next-Gen Connectivity<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 12:10 | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Port de Barcelona<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This session will explore how 5G is transforming port ecosystems. Experts will discuss real-world use cases, including real-time monitoring, autonomous operations, and enhanced communication systems, and highlight the role of ultra-low latency in improving efficiency and safety.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ac4f7e2 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/cybersecurity-without-boders-securing-smart-ports-in-a-hyper-connected-global-trade-ecosystem\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Cybersecurity Without Boders: Securing Smart Ports in a Hyper-Connected Global Trade Ecosystem<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 14:20 | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Port de Barcelona<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>As the maritime sector becomes more digitised, ports in Europe, the United States and Asia are adopting smart technologies - AI, IoT, digital twins and autonomous systems - that create enormous efficiencies but also introduce new vulnerabilities. In this panel, experts will share regional and cross-continental strategies to protect critical port infrastructure from cyber threats that can cripple global supply chains.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-7fb8cb0 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/the-road-to-net-zero-challenges-milestones-and-lessons-learned\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>The Road to Net Zero: Challenges, Milestones, and Lessons Learned<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 15:05 | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Port de Barcelona<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Leading ports share their experiences and breakthroughs on the road to toward zero emissions. Learn about green energy integration, emission reduction technologies, and what it really takes to become a net-zero port in practice.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-15b9e50 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/shore-power-solutions-powering-the-future-of-clean-port-operations\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Shore Power Solutions: Powering the Future of Clean Port Operations<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 15:50 | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Port de Barcelona<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Discover the latest innovations and implementations of shore power systems (cold ironing). Experts will discuss infrastructure readiness, policy incentives, and how electrifying ships at berth is helping to reduce air pollution and improve sustainability.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-2265402 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/smart-ports-smart-cities-building-a-resilient-urban-waterfront\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Smart Ports &amp; Smart Cities: Building a Resilient Urban Waterfront<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 16:35 | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Port de Barcelona<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>His panel will explore the synergies between city and port development through integrated planning and shared digital infrastructure, resilient ecosystems and collaborative public-private strategies.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-2ea023f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/debunking-the-myths-why-investors-hesitate-and-why-they-shouldnt\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Debunking the Myths: Why Investors Hesitate (and Why They Shouldn\u2019t)<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 09:45 | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Despite ocean industries generating $2.5 trillion annually, capital inflows remain limited. This panel tackles investor misconceptions \u2014 from \u201ctoo risky\u201d and \u201ctoo fragmented\u201d to \u201cit\u2019s all grants\u201d \u2014 and shows how leaders are already proving them wrong.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d319b02 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/whats-in-a-blue-portfolio-mapping-the-scalable-sectors\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s in a Blue Portfolio? Mapping the Scalable Sectors<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 10:30 | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>From offshore renewables and aquaculture to ocean biotech, data, and nature-tech, this session explores which blue sectors are attracting real momentum \u2014 and what makes them bankable at scale.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-80e8931 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/ocean-capital-markets-why-oceans-still-struggle-to-scale\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Ocean Capital Markets: Why Oceans Still Struggle to Scale<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 11:45 | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Why isn\u2019t the ocean part of mainstream portfolios? This session examines the disconnect between capital markets and ocean sectors, and highlights the products, metrics, and regulatory tools needed to unlock institutional flows.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-af602bd swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/de-risking-the-ocean-how-blended-finance-makes-projects-bankable\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>De-Risking the Ocean: How Blended Finance Makes Projects Bankable<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 12:30 | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Blended finance is proving key to mobilising private capital. Explore how public-private structures, philanthropic cushions, and real-world examples are helping early-stage and large-scale ocean projects secure funding.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-5e379bb swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/private-wealth-goes-blue-family-offices-investing-in-the-ocean\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Private Wealth Goes Blue: Family Offices Investing in the Ocean<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 14:15 | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Family offices and private wealth managers are entering the blue economy as a new legacy play. This session showcases how next-gen capital is moving into ocean-positive strategies and what they look for in opportunities.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-18c0d54 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/natural-capital-gets-liquid-blue-carbon-biodiversity-new-asset-classes\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Natural Capital Gets Liquid: Blue Carbon, Biodiversity &amp; New Asset Classes<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 15:00 | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Tradable blue carbon and biodiversity credits are on the rise. This session explores emerging asset classes, verification systems, and the digital tools making nature-based solutions investable at scale.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-212795d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/regeneration-returns-investing-in-coastal-and-marine-resilience\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Regeneration Returns: Investing in Coastal and Marine Resilience<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 16:15 | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Coastal adaptation is one of the most urgent and investable climate markets. From flood defences to floating infrastructure, explore how investors are backing resilience to turn risk into opportunity.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-f490f88 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/wrap-up-panel-ready-to-dive-in-your-blue-economy-action-plan\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Wrap-up Panel: Ready to Dive In: Your Blue Economy Action Plan<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">04 NOV | 17:00h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>What did we learn, and what\u2019s next? A rapid-fire summary and forward-looking discussion from key voices \u2014 including what to track, who to meet, and how to stay in the dealflow.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e232afa swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/oceanovation-opening-panel\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>OCEANOVATION Opening Panel<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 09:45h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>OCEANOVATION<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The world needs ocean solutions \u2014 now. Here\u2019s why the innovation window is wide open.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-3937201 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/making-waves-5-minute-start-up-pitches-2\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Making Waves: 5-Minute Start-Up Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 10:30h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>OCEANOVATION<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A rapid-fire showcase of start-ups and scale-ups driving innovation across the blue economy.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-8dc8a68 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/blue-sparks-programme-introducing-the-marine-carbon-dioxide-removal-mcrd-industry-coalition\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Blue Sparks Programme: Introducing the Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCRD) Industry Coalition<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 11:20h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A rapid-fire showcase of start-ups and scale-ups driving innovation across the blue economy.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-9891036 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/introducing-the-unesco-ocean-decade-collaborative-centre-in-barcelona\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Introducing the UNESCO Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre in Barcelona<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 11:45h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Barcelona Activa<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Discover how Barcelona, the first city selected to host a UNESCO Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre (DCC), is at the forefront of advancing a sustainable blue economy worldwide. This roundtable will unveil the strategic pillars of the new DCC, showcase its key activities, and explore its potential impact within the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-00e02cb swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/making-waves-5-minute-start-up-pitches-2\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Making Waves: 5-Minute Start-Up Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 12:30h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>OCEANOVATION<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A rapid-fire showcase of start-ups and scale-ups driving innovation across the blue economy.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a71d9e2 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/blue-spark-programme-global-public-launch-of-the-coastal-resilience-scorecard\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Blue Spark Programme: Global Public Launch of the Coastal Resilience Scorecard<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 13:20h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d9dd469 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/blue-spark-programme-global-public-launch-of-the-coastal-resilience-scorecard\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Blue Sparks Programme: Showcasing the 2025 Start-up Cohort from Continuum (a NOAA funder accelerator collaborative)<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 13:40h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-c84c30d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/blue-sparks-programme-announcement-of-newday-impact-investings-causeway-platform-and-woc-partnership\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Blue Sparks Programme: Announcement of Newday Impact Investing\u2019s Causeway Platform and WOC partnership<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 14:00h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-2b34a9e swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/blue-sparks-programme-launch-of-the-new-centre-of-excellence-on-coastal-resilience\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Blue Sparks Programme: Launch of the new Centre of Excellence on Coastal Resilience<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 14:20h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d290d1e swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/blue-sparks-programme-launch-of-the-new-centre-of-excellence-on-coastal-resilience\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Blue Sparks Programme: Spotlight on the Green Marine Med Green Shipping Innovation Challenge<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 14:40h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-bc0d189 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/making-waves-5-minute-start-up-pitches-3\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Making Waves: 5-Minute Start-Up Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 15:00h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>OCEANOVATION<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A rapid-fire showcase of 9-10 start-ups and scale-ups driving innovation across the blue economy.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-edd2327 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/catalysing-blue-economy-investment-in-barcelona\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Catalysing Blue Economy Investment in Barcelona<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 15:45h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Barcelona Activa<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Barcelona is strengthening its role as a leading hub for the blue economy by attracting global investment and talent through strategic initiatives and a dynamic innovation ecosystem. This round table will explore how the city appeals to the global blue economy and the opportunities it offers for growth, collaboration, and impact.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-8975e68 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/plastics-session-no-more-trash-oceans-how-to-design-out-waste-for-good\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Plastics session No More Trash Oceans: How to Design Out Waste for Good<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 16:15h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>It\u2019s time to tackle pollution upstream, not just clean up the mess. From circular materials and producer responsibility to startups tackling ghost gear and microplastics, what scalable solutions can eliminate waste flows?<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-c5410c9 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/c-level-executives-power-moves-building-net-positive-businesses-for-ocean-survival\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>C-level Executives Power Moves: Building Net Positive Businesses for Ocean Survival<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 09:45h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Hear directly from c-level executives redefining leadership for the ocean economy. What does it take to move beyond \u201cdoing less harm\u201d toward actively regenerative business models \u2014 while delivering competitive financial returns?<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-fa5ae05 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/the-race-to-net-zero-ports-and-ships-winners-losers-lessons\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>The Race to Net Zero Ports and Ships: Winners, Losers, Lessons<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 10:30h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>From green corridors and electrified terminals to alternative fuels and regulatory shifts, this session explores the leaders driving maritime decarbonization \u2014 and the barriers holding others back. What strategies are working, what missteps to avoid, and what the future demands of port and shipping actors.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-9435771 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/blue-food-boom-feeding-the-planet-without-killing-the-ocean\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Blue Food Boom: Feeding the Planet Without Killing the Ocean<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 11:45h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Seaweed, aquaculture, and alternative seafood are critical for global food security. How can we scale blue food systems while protecting biodiversity, ensuring traceability, and supporting equitable growth across the value chain?<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-461538d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/ocean-carbon-removal-unlocking-the-oceans-climate-superpower\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Ocean Carbon Removal: Unlocking the Ocean\u2019s Climate Superpower<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 12:30h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>From seaweed cultivation to alkalinity enhancement, marine carbon removal could be critical to climate goals. This session unpacks the promise, pitfalls, and funding needs of ocean-based carbon solutions.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-13b58e5 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/offshore-collision-course-energy-nature-fishing-can-we-have-it-all\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Offshore Collision Course: Energy, Nature, Fishing \u2013 Can We Have It All?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 14:15h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Offshore wind is booming but so are demands for biodiversity and fisheries protection. This session explores real-world strategies for marine spatial planning to balance energy, nature, and livelihoods.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-5630319 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/the-internet-of-oceans-how-data-will-save-or-sink-us\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>The Internet of Oceans: How Data Will  Save (or Sink) Us<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 15:00h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Sensors, satellites, AI, and blockchain are transforming our view of the ocean. Who will control this \u201cInternet of the Sea\u201d \u2014 and how can data be used to drive conservation, transparency, and better governance?<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d4d9d0f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/regeneration-returns-investing-in-coastal-and-marine-resilience\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Regeneration Returns: Investing in Coastal and Marine Resilience<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">05 NOV | 16:15h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Final session of the year for the Innpulso Network\u2019s Working Groups, gathering cities to reflect on progress made, lessons learned and future challenges. The event will feature key voices from the network and cities sharing outcomes from their 2025 collaborative work on innovation, experimentation and public knowledge transfer.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-2d6d236 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/oceannovation-plenary-ocean-x-cities-x-capital-new-coalitions-for-a-blue-urban-future\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Oceannovation Plenary. Ocean x Cities x Capital: New Coalitions for a Blue Urban Future<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 09:45h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>OCEANOVATION<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>From cities and climate to capital and coastlines \u2014 ocean innovation is reshaping how we build, live, and invest.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d9e974d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/making-waves-5-minute-start-up-pitches-4\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Making Waves: 5-Minute Start-Up Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 10:30h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>OCEANOVATION<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A rapid-fire showcase of 9-10 start-ups and scale-ups driving innovation across the blue economy.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-fc16e59 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/training-talent-for-the-ocean-economy-of-the-future\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Training Talent for the Ocean Economy of the Future<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 11:15h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Barcelona Activa<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The Blue Economy is generating new career opportunities in fields such as marine biotechnology, underwater robotics, marine renewable energies or sustainable tourism. This round table will explore emerging career paths linked to oceans, seas, and coastal areas, and discuss how to prepare professionals to meet the growing demands of a sustainable and constantly evolving sector.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-bfc3b22 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/measuring-the-impact-of-the-blue-economy-insights-from-the-barcelona-blue-economy-observatory\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Measuring the Impact of the Blue Economy \u2013 Insights from the Barcelona Blue Economy Observatory<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 11:45h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The ocean absorbs over 90% of excess heat and a quarter of CO\u2082 emissions yet remains overlooked in climate policy. This session reframes the ocean as a climate solution powerhouse \u2014 and calls for urgent action in finance, governance, and innovation.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-5969ef5 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/a-rapid-fire-showcase-of-9-10-start-ups-and-scale-ups-driving-innovation-across-the-blue-economy\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Making Waves: 5-Minute Start-Up Pitches<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 12:30h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>OCEANOVATION<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>A rapid-fire showcase of 9-10 start-ups and scale-ups driving innovation across the blue economy<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-516c8e2 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/training-talent-for-the-ocean-economy-of-the-future-2\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Training Talent for the Ocean Economy of the Future<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 13:00h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Barcelona Activa<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The Blue Economy is generating new career opportunities in fields such as marine biotechnology, underwater robotics, marine renewable energies or sustainable tourism. This round table will explore emerging career paths linked to oceans, seas, and coastal areas, and discuss how to prepare professionals to meet the growing demands of a sustainable and constantly evolving sector.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-bc4e60c swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/driving-the-blue-economy-in-barcelona-measuring-progress-shaping-the-future\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Driving the Blue Economy in Barcelona: Measuring Progress &amp; Shaping the Future<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 14:15h | Blue Economy Stage<\/span><br \/>Barcelona Activa<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>This round table will present the city's renewed commitment to the Blue Economy through its updated Government Measure, outlining the strategic priorities for the coming years. It will also introduce the Barcelona Blue Economy Observatory, a key tool for monitoring the sector\u2019s economic, social, and environmental impact. These initiatives reflect the city\u2019s strategic ambition to become a global reference in the Blue Economy.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-4857cbe swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/saving-the-blue-planet-how-to-build-real-marine-protection-at-scale\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Saving the Blue Planet: How to Build Real Marine Protection at Scale<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 09:45h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>MPAs are expanding rapidly, but many remain \u201cpaper parks.\u201d What does real protection look like? Explore enforcement, financing, and community-led approaches to deliver meaningful biodiversity outcomes.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-c14e08f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/coastal-cities-take-charge-leading-the-ocean-economy-revolution\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Coastal Cities Take Charge: Leading the Ocean Economy Revolution<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 10:30h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Coastal cities are stepping up as blue economy leaders. From resilient infrastructure to ocean-positive investments, which city-led initiatives are shaping the next generation of ocean hubs?<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d326ecd swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/bridging-the-gap-turning-ocean-innovation-into-industry-impact\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Bridging the Gap: Turning Ocean Innovation into Industry Impact<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 11:45h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Start-ups are brimming with solutions, but too many stall at pilot stage. This session tackles the bottlenecks between innovators and big business \u2014 and explores how to turn ideas into real-world adoption at scale.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6e4dd5a swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/cruises-and-ferries-in-transition-from-floating-cities-to-zero-emission-journeys\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Cruises and Ferries in Transition: From Floating Cities to Zero-Emission Journeys<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 12:30h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>Cruises and ferries are under pressure to transform. This session explores how technology, regulation, and new business models are reshaping passenger shipping toward a cleaner future.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-9adf19a swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/future-blue-workforce\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Future Blue Workforce<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 13:15h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/>The ocean economy needs a new generation of skilled workers. From digital and technical skills to sustainability training, how do we prepare a workforce ready to power the future ocean economy?<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-f2a6325 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/agenda\/closing-wrap-up\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\"><strong>Closing \/ Wrap-up<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><strong>\n<span class=\"blue-economy\">06 NOV | 15:45h | CC3 \u2013 Room 3.11<\/span><br \/>World Ocean Council<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-xs\">More info<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button 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