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Roundtable: How to begin scaling up sustainable cities - 20 May 2024
This SmartCitiesWorld roundtable brings together key stakeholders from local authorities, developers, and investors to generate innovative ideas and practical strategies for unlocking the financial potential of large-scale, sustainable urban development.
Background
Cities are responsible for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, placing them at the forefront of the climate crisis – both in terms of causation and impact. Rising cases of flash flooding, extreme heat and other such pressures will not only have serious implications on city infrastructure but also on the citizens.
The transition to net zero emissions in cities requires a paradigm shift beyond the incremental progress seen today. Estimates suggest a funding gap of billions of pounds per year needs to be closed to meet ambitious climate targets.
This roundtable aims to address these urgent needs by exploring innovative delivery and financing models that can unlock the necessary investment to achieve a sustainable and prosperous future for UK towns and cities. We will also delve into the challenges and opportunities for scaling up sustainable city initiatives.
The workshop event is a closed room, invitation only event with priority given to those delegates working for cities, local or regional authorities. We will also bring together a number of investors and developers to share their experiences with local authorities. All registrations are reviewed by our event curator to ensure the perfect mix for the conversation.
Thank you to our sponsors, Jacobs, for supporting this event.
Agenda: Monday 20 May 2024
14.00 – 14.30: Registration & Networking
14.30 – 14.40: Welcome, Introductions
14.40 – 14.55: Roundtable scene setter
14.55 – 15.50: General Discussion
15.50 – 16.50: Summary and key takeaways
16.00 – 17.00: Networking, drinks and canapes
If you are attending the UKReiiF event, then you'll be able to collect your registration pack from The Queen Hotel located a short walk away.
Venue: Sky Lounge, DoubleTree by Hilton,Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds LS1 4BR
Discussion Theme - Financing transformation:
Given the constraints of traditional funding sources, what innovative financing models show promise in mobilising the substantial investment needed for sustainable urban development? How can cities leverage these models to bridge the financing gap for climate action?
Discussion Theme - Scaling sustainability:
What barriers exist in scaling up sustainable urban development initiatives, particularly concerning the limited traditional funding sources available? How can cities overcome these barriers to achieve widespread sustainability at scale?
Discussion Theme - Visionary transformation vs. incremental change:
How can cities navigate the transition from incremental sustainability efforts to transformative change, considering the financial constraints they face? What role do innovative financing models play in driving this transition?
Discussion Theme - Innovative delivery models:
How do innovative delivery models (like 3Ci's) address the challenges of securing financing for sustainable city projects? What are the key features of these models that enable more efficient use of limited resources?
Discussion Theme - Community wellbeing and equity:
In the context of limited funding sources, how can cities ensure that sustainability initiatives prioritise overall community wellbeing and promote equity? What role do innovative financing models play in fostering inclusive urban development?
Discussion Theme - Policy and regulatory frameworks:
How do existing policy and regulatory frameworks either facilitate or hinder the adoption of innovative financing models for sustainable urban development? What changes are needed to create an enabling environment for these models to thrive?
Panelist & Scene Setter
Name: Paul Wilson Title: Chief Business Officer Company: Connected Places Catapult
Biography: Paul has more than 25 years’ international leadership, sales and marketing experience in the B2B Technology Media Telecom sector, including being CMO of global digital transformation association TM Forum and $3bn SunGard Financial Systems. After running the West of England LEP, Paul set up the multi-award-winning Bristol Is Open smart city project in 2014 and created the widely endorsed City as a Platform Manifesto a couple of years later. He went on to advise the UK Government on the design of its 5G Testbeds & Trials programme, and more recently on how the programme should evolve. He is Advisory Board Chair of Smart Cities World, and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol’s Smart Internet Lab.
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Panelist
Name: Rick Robinson
Title: Director and Global Principal for Smart, Connected and Secure Cities and Places
Company: Jacobs
Biography: Dr. Rick Robinson is Director and Global Principal for Smart, Connected and Secure Cities and Places for Jacobs. He advises cities, infrastructure operators, property developers and investors on the use of technology to improve buildings, infrastructure, places, communities and business and organizational performance. Rick has led the delivery of digital strategies for some of the largest developments in the UK, Europe and the Middle East, representing billions of pounds of investment.
Delegate List includes
Assistant Chief Executive, Westmorland and Furness Council
Director of Investment, Business and Culture, Coventry City Council
Director of Campus Innovation and Development, Leeds University
Leader, East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Digital Transformation Officer, Wakefield Council
Regeneration and Economic Development Manager, Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Head of Digital and Data Innovation, Cardiff Capital Region
Head of Strategic Planning, London Borough of Southwark
Chief Executive, Doncaster City Council
Assistant Director LA team, UKIB
Director Place, Sustainable Growth and Transport, Cumberland Council
Senior Inward Investment Manager, London Borough of Waltham Forest
Head of Economic Partnerships, Buckinghamshire Council
Digital Connectivity Manager, Nottinghamshire County Council
Director of Invest Newcastle and Head of Economic Development, Newcastle City Council
Climate Finance Manager, Glasgow City Council
Assistant Director for Growth & Development, City of Lincoln Council
Assistant Director of Business Growth, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
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