Smart City Expo World Congress

When asked how cities could be different, we imagine how they could be BETTER. 🔁 We need to fundamentally rethink our way of life and make technology, innovation, and collaboration our thrust to... + Generate greater welfare + Create opportunities + Cultivate a better relationship with our planet and our communities ⏺️ While there's no magic button to make this happen instantaneously, at #SCEWC24 we're not only inspiring dreams of better cities but enabling participants to transform those visions into reality. 📌 Next 5-7 November in Barcelona, 25,000+ city-changers will confirm that always reaching for the next thing is just striving to LIVE BETTER. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! https://loom.ly/2dIGwPg

🌿 Did you know that engineering and technology are increasingly drawing inspiration from nature’s wisdom? Biomimicry, the practice of emulating nature’s designs to enhance human technologies, is reshaping sustainable architecture and urban planning. 🔎 From Japan's Shinkansen bullet train, modeled after the kingfisher's beak to reduce noise and energy consumption, to Hamburg's BIQ House, where algae-filled glass panels generate energy, these innovations showcase nature's efficiency and resilience in action. How can we accelerate the integration of these bio-inspired solutions into our cities for a greener, more sustainable future? 🚄 Tomorrow.City digs deep: https://loom.ly/snQJ_Uw #Biomimicry #SustainableTech #NatureInspired #UrbanDesign

🎤 This is great: We're super excited to welcome change-maker Melati Wijsen to speak at #SCEWC24! Melati champions environmental education and policy change like no one else: ✊ One of the world's most influential young changemakers 🚀 Founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags & YOUTHTOPIA 🏆 Forbes 30 under 30 & CNN Heroes Young Wonders 💬 Opened the stage for President Barack Obama 🗣️ Spoke at the UN & co-chaired the WEF GPAP Committee 📽️ Her film, Bigger Than Us, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival She will join us on stage next 5-7 November and we couldn't be more excited about it! + See more speakers: https://loom.ly/fuF698I + Secure your pass: https://loom.ly/dA1VHjo

📢 Last call to host your session at #SCEWC24! Don't miss this chance to lead a discussion at the world’s most influential event on urban innovation. Submit your proposal today! 🗣️ 𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Organize a panel and bring your key issues to the heart of the conference. + Be part of the official congress program + Engage directly in the expo area 🗣️ 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: Host your event within the Smart City Expo framework. + Choose from premium venues in our Conference Center + Open your session to all attendees or keep it exclusive 📆 Applications close today! Make your voice heard at #SCEWC24: https://loom.ly/kR2_6qc

⏳ Final call! This is your last chance to join the top 100 startups at #SCEWC24's Startups Program! Smart cities thrive on innovation, and we're looking for pioneers with cutting-edge solutions to tackle urban challenges head-on. Whether you're a budding startup or an established innovator, this is your platform to: 🤝 Strengthen connections across the global innovation ecosystem 💼 Attract international talent and secure targeted investments 👥 Drive people-focused innovation that transforms urban living 🌐 Build a diverse network and support women-led entrepreneurship Applications closing soon – 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟱: https://loom.ly/VJCbVjQ #SmartCities #InnovationPlayground #UrbanDevelopment #Startups

📢 Live from Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico! At #SCELC24, we're witnessing incredible collaborations and groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of Latin American cities. 🌎 🏆 Plus, we're celebrating the winners of the LATAM Smart City Awards! These projects represent the best in innovation, sustainability, collaboration and urban excellence in the region. Congratulations to all the winners for their dedication to building smarter cities. Thank you for inspiring all of LATAM with your innovative projects! You can check them out below. ⤵️

💥New keynote speaker unlocked for #SCEWC24! Welcome on stage, Ruha Benjamin! 🎤 + Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University. + Renowned for her work on the social dimensions of science, medicine, and technology. + Ruha's celebrated books empower us to transform our communities and helping us build a more just and joyful world. 📚 📌Next 5-7 November in our Main Auditorium, professor Ruha Benjamin will deliver an eye-opening talk on the relationship between innovation and inequity, health, knowledge and power. Discover more speakers 🔎 https://loom.ly/aJl8Gug Secure your spot 🔗 https://loom.ly/eQr1qzY #SmartCities #UrbanDevelopment #Innovation

🌍 Did you know today is #WorldPopulationDay? July 11th is a day to reflect on how population growth, demographic shifts and urbanization influence urban planning and development strategies. 📈 As our cities evolve, it's crucial to understand birth rates, migration patterns, and other trends that shape our future. Aging populations + rapid urbanization present both challenges and opportunities for creating inclusive, resilient environments. ▶️ You can read more about it here: https://loom.ly/omn6754 #Urbanization #SustainableCities #SmartCityExpo

🇲🇽 Yesterday we kicked off a new edition of #SCELC24! Today and tomorrow, Smart City Expo Latam Congress will be at the Siglo XXI Convention Center in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, exploring the future of urban innovation and sustainability. Get ready to dive into ⤵️ + Insights from global leaders on cities that care and collaborations driving sustainable development across Latin America + Unparalleled educational opportunities + Engaging dialogues and knowledge-sharing sessions 📆 Don’t miss out! Follow along for updates of the event.

📅Entro il 15 luglio, è possibile candidarsi allo #Startup Program organizzato all'interno dell'Innovation Playground di Smart City Expo World Congress, che si terrà a Barcellona dal 5 al 7 novembre 2024. 💡Smart City Expo World Congress è il più grande e influente evento mondiale sull'innovazione #urbana. Il nuovo Innovation Playground è uno spazio accuratamente progettato per collegare i principali attori dell'ecosistema globale dell'innovazione: startup, investitori, governi, istituzioni, aziende e centri di ricerca. Questa iniziativa trasversale è destinata ad accelerare l'implementazione di soluzioni che potrebbero sconvolgere il mercato delle #SmartCities. 🚀Se sei una startup che lavora sull'innovazione urbana (Construction Tech / PropTech, Energy / Cleantech / Climate Tech, GovTech, Mobility / Transport Tech, Urban Tech, Social Impact e Blue Tech), non perdere questa opportunità! 👉Candidature entro il 15 luglio a questo link: https://lnkd.in/dT5CaQfh