SCEWC26

CONGRESS
OVERVIEW

A 3-day program with world-class opinion leaders on the issues that matter.

FROM INSPIRATION TO IMPLEMENTATION

THE CONGRESS ALL CITIES ARE LOOKING TO

The ultimate conversation on what’s next for cities, featuring 600+ international speakers, from industry leaders and innovators to government officials, taking part in it.

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.

Disruptive ideas from leading voices

Get ready to be inspired by the brightest minds driving real urban change.

Anne Hidalgo

Former Mayor of Paris and GCoM Global Ambassador

Haris Doukas

Mayor of Athens, Greece

Nikolas Badminton

Chief Futurist & Hope Engineer

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr

Mayor,
City of Freetown, Sierra Leone

NIKOLAS BADMINTON

Chief Futurist & Hope Engineer

TERESA RIESGO

Secretary General for Innovation, Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities

Andre Dickens

Mayor,
City of Atlanta, U.S

Edlam Abera Yemeru

Director (a.i.) of External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge & Innovation Division, UN-Habitat

Bilel Jamoussi

Deputy Director,
ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

Meet more speakers shaping the future of cities at SCEWC26

CONGRESS SCHEDULE

3 DAYS OF WORLD-CLASS CONTENT

THE ISSUES THAT MATTER

TOPICS

ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES

AI systems are already making decisions, connectivity networks are being stress-tested, and digital platforms are becoming the nervous system of urban life. The question now is how to deploy it responsibly, equitably and at scale.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Cities are at a decisive environmental crossroads: resilient energy, climate adaptation, circular resources, nature‑based infrastructure, and decarbonization are now imperatives. How can we redesign energy and urban systems that not only endure but thrive in the decades ahead?

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MOBILITY

Urban mobility is being reimagined. Micromobility, shared systems and last‑mile logistics are reshaping movement, while electrification accelerates the shift to cleaner transport. Data‑driven management, multimodal platforms and curbside innovation are now key to reducing congestion and coordinating city flows.

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HOUSING

Housing is a core urban system that shapes competitiveness, social cohesion, talent attraction, and territorial balance. It is more than real estate: it is essential urban infrastructure. The future of cities depends not just on how much they build, but on how they plan, finance, manage, and evolve their residential models.

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GOVERNANCE & ECONOMY

Cities are rethinking how they operate, collaborate and grow. Digital public institutions, stronger cross‑sector alliances, innovative financing models and dynamic local economies are redefining what urban progress looks like —and how it can be sustained.

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LIVING & INCLUSION

Urban life is being redesigned around people: inclusive spaces, strong social systems, digital equity and cultural vitality are becoming the foundations of thriving, human‑centered cities.

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INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDING

The construction and housing sectors are undergoing a profound transformation. Smart technologies, sustainable practices, affordable housing and urban regeneration are reshaping how cities build and who they build for. How can city leaders drive innovation while ensuring inclusive, human-centered development for the greater good of society?

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BLUE ECONOMY

As political, economic, and climate challenges reshape our world, the need to accelerate a sustainable and resilient blue economy has never been more urgent. Built on the vast, yet vulnerable ocean, the blue economy must undergo a profound transformation to remain viable and deliver long-term value.

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