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24 - 25 June 2025  |  Online & In-Person (London)

Bringing Cities Together to Inspire Climate Action

Cities Climate Action Summit

Roundtables at Cities Climate Action Summit

Roundtables at Cities Climate Action Summit

During the Cities Climate Action Summit (26-27 June), we will be running a number of roundtable sessions. These will be closed groups allowing up to 15 delegates to discuss the topics of the day. We’ll cover Climate Tech, Mobility Transformation, Energy Transition, Built Environment and more..More
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2000+
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Inspiring
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Fireside
Chats

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CCAS2023-Agenda

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09:30 - 09:40
Virtual SessionWelcome
Speakers
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke
CEO
Smart Cities World
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09:40 - 10:00
Virtual SessionKeynote: The key to building climate resilience
Speakers
Mami Mizutori
Mami Mizutori
Assistant Secretary General - Disaster Risk Reduction
United Nations
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10:00 - 11:00
Virtual SessionPanel discussion: Progress and next steps for current climate action plans.
Speakers
Martijn van Stam
Martijn van Stam
Strategic Sustainability Advisory
The Hague
Mark Watts
Mark Watts
Executive Director
C40 Cities
Maia Kutner
Maia Kutner
Global Director Cities States and Regions
CDP
Luke Antoniou
Luke Antoniou
Senior Editor
Smart Cities World
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11:10 - 11:30
Virtual SessionCase Study: Turning Tallinn into a testbed for environmental sustainability
Speakers
Mark-Emil Talivere
Mark-Emil Talivere
Innovation Expert
City of Tallinn
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11:40 - 12:40
Virtual SessionPanel discussion: Prioritising the challenges of building resilience. A panel of experts representing cities, finance and technologists delve into the core challenges of building climate resilience and what city leaders can do to overcome.....
Speakers
Clare Wildfire
Clare Wildfire
Global Practice Leader for Cities
Mott MacDonald
David Jácome Polit
David Jácome Polit
Senior Officer Resilient Development
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
Irvan Pulungan
Irvan Pulungan
CEO
Climate-Hub Indonesia
Lauren Sorkin
Lauren Sorkin
Executive Director
Resilient Cities Network
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12:30 - 13:30
Virtual SessionLunch Break (engage with delegates, networking rooms and exhibitors)
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14:00 - 14:20
Virtual SessionCity case study: Overcoming extreme heat in Phoenix
Speakers
Kate Gallego
Kate Gallego
Mayor
City of Phoenix
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14:30 - 15:30
Virtual SessionPanel discussion: Building climate action around adaptation.
Speakers
Jane Gilbert
Jane Gilbert
Chief Heat Officer
Miami Dade County
Kit England
Kit England
Senior Climate Adaptation Specialist
Paul Watkiss Associates
Nancy Sutley
Nancy Sutley
Deputy Mayor, Energy and Sustainability
SCW Editorial Contributors
Mike Lake
Mike Lake
CEO
Leading Cities
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15:40 - 16:00
Virtual SessionFireside chat: Technology's role in combatting climate change in cities
Speakers
Jung Sook Park
Jung Sook Park
Secretary General
World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO)
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16:00 - 17:00
Virtual SessionPanel discussion: What commitments and assistance are cities looking for from central government?
Speakers
Aissata Camara
Aissata Camara
Deputy Commissioner for Policy & Strategic Initiatives / Chief of Staff
New York City
James Nowlan
James Nowlan
Executive Director, Environment and Energy Division
City of Toronto
Christina Connelly
Christina Connelly
COO
City of New Bedford
Angel Hsu
Angel Hsu
Co-Lead
Net Zero Tracker
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17:00 - 17:15
Virtual SessionClosing remarks
Speakers
Luke Antoniou
Luke Antoniou
Senior Editor
Smart Cities World
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08:30 - 08:50
In-Person SessionDelegate breakfast and exhibition hall
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08:50 - 09:00
In-Person SessionWelcome Address
Speakers
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke
CEO
Smart Cities World
Luke Antoniou
Luke Antoniou
Senior Editor
Smart Cities World
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09:00 - 09:20
In-Person SessionOpening keynote: Delivering climate action at scale: central government to cities and regions
Speakers
Shirley Rodrigues
Shirley Rodrigues
Deputy Mayor Environment
Greater London Authority
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09:20 - 09:45
In-Person SessionState of the Nation: The UK's bid to tackle the climate emergency
Speakers
Jason Torrance
Jason Torrance
CEO
UK100
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09:45 - 10:30
In-Person SessionPanel discussion: Transition to renewables.
Speakers
Matt O’Neill
Matt O’Neill
Executive Director:Growth & Sustainability
Barnsley Council
Stephen Lorimer
Stephen Lorimer
Programme Lead
Centre for Net Zero
Venessa Moffat
Venessa Moffat
General Manager – Data Centres
QiO Technologies
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10:30 - 11:10
In-Person SessionBreak/Refreshments/Breakout
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11:10 - 11:40
In-Person SessionCity case study: Harnessing smart city technologies to catalyse decarbonisation
Speakers
Catherine Auld
Catherine Auld
Assistant Director of Economic Regeneration
Sunderland City Council
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11:40 - 12:30
In-Person SessionPanel discussion: Breaking down the barriers to net zero
Speakers
Nicola Yates OBE
Nicola Yates OBE
Chief Executive Officer
Connected Places Catapult
Cllr Richard Bell
Cllr Richard Bell
Deputy Leader
SCW Editorial Contributors
Gary Bennett
Gary Bennett
Regional Director UK & Ireland
Schreder
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12:30 - 13:30
In-Person SessionLunch Break (and a chance to engage with other delegates and exhibitors)
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13:50 - 14:30
In-Person SessionPanel discussion: Funding climate plans via public-private partnerships.
Speakers
Dan Champion
Dan Champion
Head of Investment Delivery Planning for Air Quality
Transport for London
Jenny McInnes
Jenny McInnes
MD, Group Head: Sustainability Policy & Partnerships
HP (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
Andrea Fernandez
Andrea Fernandez
Managing Director, Climate Finance
C40 Cities
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14:30 - 15:20
In-Person SessionPanel Discussion: Access to data and monitoring to drive climate action plans
Speakers
Christy Mitchell
Christy Mitchell
Lead - Urban Transformation
G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance
Nick Ruxton-Boyle
Nick Ruxton-Boyle
Director of Environment
Vortex IoT
Ulrich Ahle
Ulrich Ahle
CEO
FIWARE Foundation
Jane Sherry
Jane Sherry
Sustainable Transport Project Manager
London Borough of Waltham Forest
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14:40 - 15:00
In-Person SessionCity case study: City of Phoenix
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15:20 - 16:00
In-Person SessionBreak/Refreshments
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16:00 - 16:30
In-Person SessionFireside chat: Environmental challenges in the water sector
Speakers
James Jenkins
James Jenkins
Principal, Environment and Climate Change
Ofwat
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16:30 - 17:20
In-Person SessionPanel discussion: Understanding today's urban greentech market
Speakers
Theo Blackwell MBE
Theo Blackwell MBE
Chief Digital Officer for London
Greater London Authority
Sarah Hayes
Sarah Hayes
Lead
CReDo
Ali Nicholl
Ali Nicholl
Head of Engagement
IOTICS
Martin Freer
Martin Freer
Director
Birmingham Energy Institute
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17:20 - 17:30
In-Person SessionClosing remarks
Speakers
Luke Antoniou
Luke Antoniou
Senior Editor
Smart Cities World
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke
CEO
Smart Cities World
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09:30 - 09:40
Virtual SessionWelcome address
Speakers
Luke Antoniou
Luke Antoniou
Senior Editor
Smart Cities World
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09:40 - 10:00
Virtual SessionKeynote: Melbourne's route to a green economy
Speakers
Sally Capp
Sally Capp
Lord Mayor
City of Melbourne
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10:00 - 11:00
Virtual SessionPanel discussion: The role of data in environmental monitoring
Speakers
Jeff Risom
Jeff Risom
Partner, Chief Innovation Officer
Gehl
Jaromir Beranek
Jaromir Beranek
Deputy of the Prague City Assembly
City of Prague
Oleg Polovynko
Oleg Polovynko
Advisor to the Mayor of Kyiv on Digitalization
Kyiv City Administration
Johan Hanekom
Johan Hanekom
Principal for Sustainability and Innovation
AMAZON WEB SERVICES
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11:00 - 11:30
Virtual SessionFireside chat: Getting to grips with hydrogen for green transit
Speakers
Kirt Conrad
Kirt Conrad
CEO
SARTA
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11:40 - 12:30
Virtual SessionPanel discussion: Climate financing and creating bankable projects:
Speakers
Luke Antoniou
Luke Antoniou
Senior Editor
Smart Cities World
Francisco Macedo
Francisco Macedo
Senior Programme Associate
Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance
Lauren Sorkin
Lauren Sorkin
Executive Director
Resilient Cities Network
Jannika Aalto
Jannika Aalto
Built Environment Program Manager
Green Digital Finance Alliance
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12:30 - 13:30
Virtual SessionLunch Break (A chance to engage with online content, resources, networking and meetings)
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13:30 - 13:50
Virtual SessionKeynote: Green finance for a green future
Speakers
Prof Greg Clark CBE
Prof Greg Clark CBE
Chair
Connected Places Catapult and 3Ci
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14:00 - 14:30
Virtual SessionPresentation: City of Coral Gables
Speakers
Matt Anderson
Matt Anderson
Assistant Director - Mobility and Sustainability
City of Coral Gables
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15:00 - 16:00
Virtual SessionPanel discussion: Engaging the community on climate action.
Speakers
Jesper Johansson
Jesper Johansson
Chair Climate and Environment Committee
Municipality of Vrmd Stockholm County
Aissata Camara
Aissata Camara
Deputy Commissioner for Policy & Strategic Initiatives / Chief of Staff
New York City
Hélène Chartier
Hélène Chartier
Director for Urban Planning and Design
C40 Cities
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16:00 - 17:00
Virtual SessionPanel discussion: Breaking down siloes to integrate policy goals across city departments and authorities.
Speakers
Hallie Liao
Hallie Liao
Deputy General Manager
Shenzhen Bus Group
James Murley
James Murley
Chief Resiliency Officer
Miami Dade County
Jennifer Sanders
Jennifer Sanders
Executive Director
Dallas Innovation Alliance
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17:00 - 17:15
Virtual SessionClosing remarks
Speakers
Luke Antoniou
Luke Antoniou
Senior Editor
Smart Cities World
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