Roundtable Discussions and Networking Drinks: Barcelona 2024 (during Smart City Expo World Congress)

Global cities are grappling every day with the growing challenges posed by climate change. Urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events and natural disasters, with wildfires, heatwaves, air quality degradation, and flooding being just a few of the climate impacts that are placing unprecedented stress on critical urban infrastructure.

At this roundtable, hosted by SmartCitiesWorld in partnership with Itron during the 2024 Smart City Expo World Congress, join experts and peers from various fields within cities, including urban planning, sustainability, and infrastructure management, to discuss how cities can enhance their resilience against the multifaceted impacts of climate change.

The session aims to explore practical strategies, innovative technologies, and collaborative efforts that can help cities not only withstand but thrive amidst these challenges. Find out more and to register

AI can significantly empower local government workforces by enhancing organisational productivity and efficiency, improving cross-agency collaboration, and accelerating data-driven decision-making. By automating routine tasks, AI allows government employees to focus on higher-value activities, thereby increasing overall productivity. AI-driven analytics can provide deep insights from vast amounts of data, enabling more informed and timely decisions. AI can also facilitate more seamless communication and collaboration across different agencies, breaking down silos and fostering a more integrated approach to governance.

Join this roundtable, in partnership with Microsoft, to gain valuable insights on how AI can improve collaboration, productivity and efficiency within local government workforces. Find out more and to register

SmartCitiesWorld will once again be in attendance for a eighth year running, alongside being a media partner, we’ll be hosting the ever popular and over-subscribed drinks receptions on Tuesday 5 November 2024 between 5pm-7.30pm.

This event is a chance for SmartCitiesWorld members and expo delegates to get together with like-minded people in a relaxed environment and discuss the topics of the day.

The event is an exclusive invite-only/curated gathering specifically for guests working in city/government authorities and spaces are limited. This may mean that your registration could be reviewed by our event curator. In these instances we will confirm your place once you apply. Find out more and to register 

This panel discussion at the Smart City Expo World Congress will delve into the critical components of cybersecurity in urban environments, focusing on technology, people, and processes. Together, an expert panel will explore how cities can enhance their digital security frameworks through robust technological measures, comprehensive employee education, and well-defined procedural responses to cyber threats. Attendees will gain insights into best practices, real-world challenges, and innovative solutions to make cities more cyber-resilient.

Join us to discover how urban centres can safeguard their infrastructures, protect citizens, and ensure the seamless operation of essential services in the face of growing cyber risks. Find out more and to register

AI has the transformative potential to revolutionise local government operations by streamlining processes, enhancing decision-making, and promoting efficient resource management. By migrating critical workloads to the cloud, cities can leverage AI to analyse vast amounts of data in real-time, providing actionable insights that support resilient and sustainable initiatives. AI can optimise service delivery, predict and mitigate risks, and ensure that operations are conducted in a more responsible and transparent manner, thereby fostering public trust and engagement.

Join this roundtable, in partnership with Microsoft, to explore how AI can be utilised to improve critical government work and what frameworks should be established surrounding these. Find out more and to register

This roundtable will explore critical strategies for achieving sustainability in today’s urban environments. With energy use rising and cities facing increasing grid congestion, how can municipalities balance growth with responsible consumption? This workshop will allow participants to examine the latest innovations, such as smart grids, IoT-based traffic systems, and energy-efficient building designs, and how to address these challenges while promoting sustainable development. 

Join this roundtable, in partnership with Signify, to gain insights into cutting-edge innovations and strategies for addressing the pressing challenges of sustainable urban development and energy management. Find out more and to register

As cities transition to smart, interconnected systems, ensuring interoperability across various platforms becomes paramount – not only for existing operations, but for futureproofing and system resilience. This roundtable will focus on the technical and governance frameworks required to achieve citywide interoperability. It gives participants the opportunity to explore the principles behind more open systems, discuss key interoperability standards such as IoT frameworks, and examine how cities can balance the demands for both open access and security.

Join this roundtable, in partnership with Signify, to explore essential strategies and frameworks for achieving city-wide system interoperability. Find out more and to register

This roundtable discussion focuses on the potential for AI to support local governments in ensuring data privacy and sovereignty, exploring how they can leverage cloud solutions to drive digital transformation while maintaining strict adherence to data compliance, security, and policy regulations. We will dive into the role of AI and cloud solutions in balancing innovation with sovereignty, with attendees given the opportunity to look at driving economic and social progress while ensuring citizen data remains protected. The roundtable will facilitate a deep dive into best practices, policy challenges, and strategic opportunities in ensuring a secure and sovereign digital transformation for the public sector.

Join this roundtable, in partnership with Microsoft, to delve into the role of AI within data privacy and sovereignty. Find out more and to register