Stage Session

From Tech Investment to City Impact: Maximizing Return on Smart City Innovation

| Governance & Economy |

Tuesday 03, 18:05h - 18:50h | Stage: Cities X People All Passes
2026-11-03 18:05 2026-11-03 18:50 Europe/Madrid From Tech Investment to City Impact: Maximizing Return on Smart City Innovation

Communities worldwide are investing heavily in AI, digital infrastructure and smart city technologies. But similar investments do not guarantee similar outcomes, as maximizing return requires more than technology alone. Explore how effective governance, cross-sector collaboration, workforce development and long-term strategy combine to transform technology investments into lasting economic growth, resilience and improved quality of life.

Stage: Cities X People

Communities worldwide are investing heavily in AI, digital infrastructure and smart city technologies. But similar investments do not guarantee similar outcomes, as maximizing return requires more than technology alone. Explore how effective governance, cross-sector collaboration, workforce development and long-term strategy combine to transform technology investments into lasting economic growth, resilience and improved quality of life.

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Intelligent Community Forum
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