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CONGRESS
OVERVIEW
A global discussion shaping what’s next for cities.
FROM INSPIRATION TO IMPLEMENTATION
THE CONGRESS ALL CITIES ARE LOOKING TO
The ultimate conversation on the most pressing issues of the global urban map, with 592 international experts taking part in.
1 Main Stage featured inspirational and thought-provoking talks delivered by the biggest names in the industry.
9 Thematic Stages focused on proven urban implementations, funding, and scalability.
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Nikki Greenberg
Nikki Greenberg
CEO Real Estate of the Future.
Nikki Greenberg is a globally recognized futurist and strategic advisor with over two decades of experience in real estate development, urban innovation and technology-driven transformation. She has held senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies and shaped transformative projects across Australia, New York and China. She is also Founder and Global Ambassador of Women in PropTech and served three terms as Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Technology & Innovation Council in New York City.
Nikki Greenberg is a globally recognized futurist and strategic advisor with over two decades of experience in real estate development, urban innovation and technology-driven transformation. She has held senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies and shaped transformative projects across Australia, New York and China. She is also Founder and Global Ambassador of Women in PropTech and served three terms as Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Technology & Innovation Council in New York City.
Kate O’Neill
Kate O’Neill
Tech Humanist. Founder and CEO of KO Insights, and Author.
Kate O’Neill is a digital innovator, chief executive, and business writer. She is the founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm that enhances human experiences at scale through data-driven and AI-led interactions. Kate has worked with prestigious clients like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and the United Nations. Her groundbreaking insights have been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and WIRED. She has also been honored with numerous awards, including “Technology Entrepreneur of the Year”.
Kate O’Neill is a digital innovator, chief executive, and business writer. She is the founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm that enhances human experiences at scale through data-driven and AI-led interactions. Kate has worked with prestigious clients like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and the United Nations. Her groundbreaking insights have been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and WIRED. She has also been honored with numerous awards, including “Technology Entrepreneur of the Year”.
CONGRESS SCHEDULE
3 DAYS OF WORLD-CLASS CONTENT
topics
The issues that matter
VERTICAL PROGRAMS
ONE VENUE.
MULTIPLE CONFERENCES
Dedicated parallel events deepening our approach on key areas of action.
SCEWC25 UNMISSABLE SESSIONS
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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT
OUR CONGRESS
"This is a very good platform to share best practices all over the world, regardless of whether they are from Global North or Global South, because we are all facing the same challenges."
Maimunah Mohd SharifMayor of Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia 
"The greatest benefit of Smart City Expo is that it brings together decision-makers from around the world to showcase what they’ve accomplished in their own cities so other city leaders can learn from their example."
Nikki GreenbergFounder and Chief Innovation Officer | Real Estate of the Future 
"If you start with an actual problem that people are facing, then a technological solution will be inherently useful. And here, at Smart City Expo World Congress, there are plenty of ideas and activity."
David ZipperSenior Fellow | MIT Mobility Initiative 
"It's always good to be in conversation with people and organizations from around the world. Here we can learn about innovation and bring home new ideas to implement."
Linda GustafssonGender Equality Officer | Municipality of Umea, Sweden 
"I’ve been coming for this event for ten years now. And there’s no other place in the world like it. I think it’s an essential place for cities, for anybody who care about the future of our cities. If you’re not here, how are you going to actually connect together?"
Jeff MerrittHead of Urban Transformation | World Economic Forum 
"Events like this create models that inspire both women and men to see collaboration as the natural way to work toward a better life. It’s a great scenario to show us life can be different."
Nidya PesántezRepresentative in Bolivia | UN Women for the Americas and the Caribbean 
"It’s my first time here but I know it’s been running for many years and it’s an amazing event. I think so many of the solutions we need are in these halls… So, not only does it give us the sense of the solutions, I think it can give us a sense of hope and a sense of courage as well."
Claire O’NeillFormer UK Climate and Energy Minister | Global Decarbonization Advisor 
"I strongly believe that this event is like the world stage for the edge innovation in the context of smart cities. It enables us to take advantage of this unique opportunity to go further in the digital transformation to be able to provide quality of life for people in the cities."
Miguel de Castro NetoDean / Urban Analytics Lab Coordinator | NOVA IMS / NOVA Cidade 
