This episode features Raffaele Gareri - Partner at Urban Innovators Global, CEO of Urban Futures and former CDO of Rome - and delves into various aspects of urban innovation. Key topics discussed include the importance of bringing key decision-makers together for community improvement, leveraging data-driven approaches for urban development, and the role of leadership in fostering urban innovation.

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Overview of the episode:

[00:01:47] Teaser: If you could magically solve one urban innovation challenge today, which challenge would you choose to solve?

[00:03:52] Raffaele's Professional Background

[00:08:44] What are the main goals of Urban Innovators Global?

[00:10:11] How can education around leadership in urban innovation generate an impact in communities?

[00:12:16] What are the qualities that every leader in urban innovation should have? 

[00:14:30] Data platform project as CDO of Rome

[00:18:19] Governance model for innovation with municipalities in the Province of Brescia

[00:22:29] What are the key challenges smaller municipalities and bigger metropolitan areas face?

[00:26:07] Roll With The Punches: our guest answer this or that questions quickly and with their first instinct.

[00:30:02] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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In this episode recorded at the 2023 edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress, we had a dynamic conversation with Cassie Sutherland, Managing Director for Climate Solutions and Networks for the C40 Cities Network.

We discussed the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy programme in partnership with Google and explored challenges, innovative tools, and real-world examples, discovering how cities can lead the way in building a sustainable and carbon-free future.

What to learn more? Visit the C40 Knowledge Hub here.

Overview of the episode:

[00:01:18] Teaser: C40 Cities in three words

[00:02:02] Cassie's Professional Background

[00:03:44] What is the C40 Cities network and what is its mission in the context of addressing climate change?

[00:07:00] What is the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy for Cities program? What is its main goal?

[00:09:19] What are the barriers the initial four pilot cities are facing in implementing this initiative?

[00:14:56] Why partner with Google? How did this partnership form?

[00:19:10] How does the 24/7 carbon-free energy concept differ from other approaches to decarbonizing energy consumption? 

[00:22:37] What are some innovative tools and technologies that Google and other partners are using to support cities in their sustainability efforts? How can these tools help cities make data-driven decisions?

[00:26:04] How can this programme also keep in mind that a just transition is needed?

[00:28:27] How can people get involved in the project

[00:31:57] Hot Take of the Day: hear an opinion from our guest that might be slightly controversial or debated.

[00:35:26] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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In this episode recorded at the 2023 edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress, we discussed with Teddy Axelsen, the Head of DOLL Living Lab at We Build Denmark.

In this conversation, Teddy delves into the concept of the "Innovation Playground," detailing how DOLL bridges the gap between technology partners and decision-makers in the realm of Smart City solutions. From addressing city challenges to measuring the success of initiatives, the dialogue covers key themes such as data visualisation and the role of living labs in shaping the future of sustainable and connected urban spaces.

Are you interested in gaining practical experience and knowledge of Smart City developments through a site visit to a Living Lab? Register your interest here.

Overview of the episode:

[00:01:45] Teaser: If DOLL Living Lab were a recipe, what would be the key ingredients for its success?

[00:02:34] Teddy's Professional Background

[00:03:58] What is DOLL Living Lab and what is its mission?

[00:07:37] What is the main challenge that cities are confronting today?

[00:11:10] Two types of technologies that have been tested in DOLL: Waste Management & IoT

[00:13:23] BABLE & DOLL collaboration: "Deep Dives"

[00:17:02] What is behind the concept of an "Innovative Playground"?

[00:18:59] What are the advantages for public decision-makers in participating in initiatives like DOLL Living Lab?

[00:20:57] How is the success of the initiatives and technologies tested within the living lab measured?

[00:23:03] What are the drawbacks and concerns associated with the extensive digitization of public spaces and the deployment of smart technologies in cities? 

[00:26:53] Flip the Script: our guest is asking the question!

[00:31:51] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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In the last episode of our Greencities S-Moving series, we sat down with Rino Bellini, CMO, and Oleg Garankin, responsible for technical design and development at SinapSysTec Digital Solutions, a startup inside the catalogue of the telecommunication company Telefónica.

With them, we talked about technology, security and sustainability within the cities of today and tomorrow.

In this episode recorded live at the 2023 edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress, we discussed the importance of collaboration, innovation, and a holistic approach to building smart and sustainable cities with the Director of the Smart City Expo World Congress: Ugo Valenti.

The conversation also touched on the impact of COVID-19, digital transformation, and the potential future vision of cities being green, citizen-centric, and less car-centric.

Overview of the episode:

[00:01:20] Teaser: The Smart City Expo World Congress in 3 words

[00:01:42] Ugo's Professional Background

[00:03:18] What is the mission of the Smart City Expo World Congress and how has it evolved over the years?

[00:06:33] What are the central challenges that the cities attending the event share, and what do they need to accelerate change?

[00:09:31] What are some of the most notable trends and innovations in the field of urban development and Smart Cities?

[00:14:33] How are cities adapting to the new normal after COVID-19, and what innovative strategies have emerged for building more resilient and responsive cities?

[00:16:47] Examples of how cities are embracing technology to enhance services

[00:18:54] How do international collaboration and the sharing of best practices play a role in the future of urban innovation?

[00:22:56] What does Ugo envision for the future of Smart Cities and urban innovation?

[00:25:33] What is Ugo's call to action for all the cities, innovators and other stakeholders?

[00:28:52] Shoutout: our guest mentions a person, an organization or a city they think deserves more recognition in the field

[00:30:55] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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This fourth and last episode of our collaboration with Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI) was recorded live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 with Erol Özgüner, CIO of the Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul, Türkiye, and Fernando de Pablo Martín, General Director of the Digital Office of the City Council of Madrid, Spain.

The conversation primarily focused on the digital transformation initiatives and strategies implemented in the two cities, with topics such as the creation of digital offices, the use of technology to address urban challenges, and the importance of data-driven decision-making. Our guests also touched on challenges such as cybersecurity, digital identity, and the impact of technology on improving citizen services.

Overview of the episode:

[00:02:11] Teaser: If Istanbul and Madrid were plants, which plants would they be and why?

[00:03:41] Fernando and Erol's Professional Background

[00:09:28] About the creation of the Madrid Digital Office 

[00:12:43] On what topics is Erol working most closely?

[00:18:08] The main challenges the city of Madrid is facing

[00:23:35] The main challenges the city of Istanbul is facing

[00:28:25] What is the Madrid Digital Capital Strategy?

[00:32:29] What's Istanbul's vision regarding digital and technological innovations in the near future? 

[00:38:46] How is Madrid using data and what is the strategy behind this?

[00:41:23] What are some recent examples of digital products or services that improved the processes of Istanbul's municipality?

[00:48:16] What advice would you have for others trying to digitalise public services?

[00:51:09] What is the 2030 Smart City Strategic Plan of Istanbul?

[00:53:13] Flip the Script: our guests ask questions to each other.

[00:57:16] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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Este tercer y último episodio de nuestra serie CIVINET Iberia se grabó en español con Adur Ugartemendia Leunda, Primer Teniente de Alcalde de la Ciudad de Beasain, Mario Alguacil, Director de Gobierno Abierto y Servicios Generales del Ajuntament Sant Feliu de Llobregat, y José Cándido Seba Bernal, Jefe de Departamento en MODUS ROTA, la empresa municipal de la Ciudad de Rota.

Esta entrevista abordó temas relacionados con la movilidad sostenible en ciudades como Beasain y Rota, la participación en la red Civinet Iberia, así como proyectos e iniciativas de infraestructuras inteligentes y Living Lab de Movilidad en entornos rurales.

CIVINET Iberia es la red local de la Iniciativa CIVITAS en España y Portugal, cuyo objetivo central es promover la movilidad sostenible en ambos países. ¿Quieres saber más?

Resumen del episodio:

[00:02:24] Pregunta previa: Si vuestras respectivas ciudades tuvieran un superpoder en movilidad, ¿cuál sería?

[00:04:24] Trayectoria profesional de Adur, Mario and Cándido

[00:12:15] ¿Cuál es la necesidad en España de una red así?  

[00:13:53] ¿Cómo transformará CIVINET Iberia en el futuro nuestra forma de trabajar y de obtener conocimientos de los demás?

[00:19:13] ¿Cómo una ciudad tan pequeña como Rota está llevando a cabo proyectos tan relevantes y cómo estos proyectos mejoran la movilidad?

[00:23:43] ¿Cómo se ha posicionado Beasain, a pesar de ser un municipio bastante pequeño, como Living Lab de la Movilidad en el medio rural?

[00:28:53] ¿Cómo debería ser el enfoque integrado de la gobernanza de la ciudad, la inteligencia de operaciones, incluida la movilidad, combinando datos, plataformas, IoT, gemelos digitales, análisis predictivo?

[00:31:56] Segmento divertido: Intercambiamos los roles.

[00:36:17] Pregunta recurrente: ¿qué es una ciudad inteligente?

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Neste segundo episódio da série CIVINET Ibéria - o primeiro episódio em português - conversámos com Nuno Alexandre Cunha, Diretor Operacional da Associação Quadrilátero Urbano, e Mariza Motta Queiroz, Investigadora do Lab U Shift - Instituto Superior Técnico.

O debate centrou-se na mobilidade sustentável, na tecnologia, na mudança de comportamentos dos cidadãos e na importância da experimentação no planeamento urbano.

A CIVINET Iberia é a rede local da Iniciativa CIVITAS em Espanha e Portugal, cujo objetivo central é promover a mobilidade sustentável em ambos os países. Quer saber mais?

Panorâmica do episódio:

[00:03:47] Teaser: Imagine a mobilidade em Portugal em 2050. Como é que vai ser?

[00:07:27] Formação da Mariza e do Pedro

[00:13:12] Qual é a importância do CIVINET em Portugal?

[00:15:06] Como é que a Associação Quadrilátero planeia usar tecnologia para promover a mobilidade sustentável nas cidades de Barcelos, Braga, Famalicão e Guimarães e influenciar comportamentos?

[00:17:19] Como é que a mobilidade das crianças mudou desde a Covid e como é que as tendências estão a mudar na era pós-Covid?

[00:20:25] Como podemos educar as crianças para mudarem o seu comportamento para modos de transporte mais sustentáveis?

[00:23:25] O que é mais importante para alterar estes comportamentos e adaptar o espaço urbano às novas necessidades de mobilidade das pessoas?

[00:26:09] Tendo em conta a realidade de Lisboa e das cidades à sua volta, quais são as componentes essenciais que faltam à maioria das cidades neste mundo da mobilidade?

[00:28:47] Como é que as cidades do norte de Portugal estão ligadas e como é que existe esta ligação entre Portugal e Espanha no norte de Portugal?

[00:35:07] Sobre a importância da intermodalidade e da articulação entre as várias entidades dos vários modos de transporte, qual é que é a tua perspetiva sobre o caminho que ainda há a percorrer?

[00:38:39] Pergunta final: Para si, o que é uma cidade inteligente?

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In this first episode of our CIVINET Iberia series, we talked with Pedro Moreira, Head of Transport Authority and Mobility Management at the City of Braga in Portugal, and Cristina Álvarez Requena, CEO of Las Rozas Innova, the municipal company of Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain.

The discussion focused on cross-border collaboration, innovation, sustainable urban mobility, accessibility, green spaces, and digital innovation.

CIVINET Iberia is the local network of the CIVITAS Initiative in Spain and Portugal, whose central purpose is to promote sustainable mobility in both countries. Want to learn more?

Overview of the episode:

[00:02:32] Teaser: If Braga and Las Rozas were animals, which animals would they be and why?

[00:04:16] Pedro and Cristina's Professional Background

[00:07:30] Why is it important for Braga to be part of the CIVINET Iberia Network?

[00:11:38] How are innovation and digital transformation shaping the way that Las Rozas is tackling central challenges? How can we ensure that it is accessible?

[00:12:55] "Pacification": Braga's project which incentivizes cycling by rewarding users with vouchers for local shops

[00:19:19] In what ways can Las Rozas serve as an example for other cities?

[00:23:58] What is Braga's biggest need and challenge when it comes to sustainable mobility?

[00:34:01] 3 words to describe Braga and Las Rozas in 2030

[00:35:30] Roll with the Punches: our guests answer 'this or that' questions quickly and with their first instincts.

[00:38:25] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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Dans ce tout premier épisode en français du podcast, nous avons eu le plaisir d'acceuillir Stéphane Raffalli, le maire de la ville de Ris-Orangis, située en Île-de-France, et Myfanwy Boudry, Cheffe de projets Assistance à maitrise d’usage chez Ville Hybride, une agence en innovation sociale et urbaine.

Nous avons notamment discuté avec eux du projet d'assistance à maîtrise d'usage et de réaménagement du parc de la Theuillerie, un espace naturel stratégique de Ris-Orangis. 

Nous avons également parlé de collaboration entre les secteurs privés et publics, de démocratie participative, et des défis que rencontre la ville de Ris-Orangis, tels que la désindustrialisation et la gentrification dans la seconde couronne parisienne.

Résumé de l'épisode:

[00:02:44] Teaser : une brève description de Ris-Orangis et du projet du Parc de la Theuillerie

[00:02:55] Les parcours professionnels de Stéphane Raffalli et Myfanwy Boudry

[00:04:23] Quels sont les principaux déjà à relever pour Ris-Orangis ?

[00:06:13] Quel est le rôle de Ville Hybride dans le projet du Parc de la Theuillerie ?

[00:07:06] En quoi les collaborations entre secteurs privés et publics fonctionnent-elles bien et en quoi parfois peuvent-elles échouer ? Quelles peuvent en être les limites ?

[00:08:54] Qu'est-ce que "remettre le vivant au coeur du projet urbain" signifie dans le contexte de ce projet ?

[00:10:42] Quelles méthodes ou plateformes sont utilisées pour consulter les citoyens dans ce projet ?

[00:11:39] Ce modèle de démocratie participative prend-il de plus en plus d'importance dans la gestion de la ville ?

[00:14:02] Quel futur pour le Parc de la Theuillerie et son projet de réaménagement ?

[00:15:22] Si nos invités avaient des ressources illimitées, qu'auraient-ils fait différement au cours de ce projet ?

[00:19:26] Inverser le scénario : nos invités se posent les questions !

[00:23:33] Question récurrente : selon vous, qu'est-ce qu'un Smart City ?

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