The audio recording of the keynote of Oleg Polovynko, advisor to the mayor of Kiev City on Digitalization, at the User Needs First International Conference 2025. He explores how cities are evolving into complex, data-fueled ecosystems while addressing the critical challenges of building resilient and trustworthy digital infrastructure. Polovynko shares valuable insights on combating misinformation, enhancing citizen participation and transforming data into strategic solutions for cities that don’t just survive, but thrive in our challenging world.