Thematic Roundtable

India as a Global Urban Power: Geopolitics, Digitalization, and Smart Cities

SMART CITY EXPO Governance & Economy

Wednesday 05, 16:15h - 17:00h | Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed
2025-11-05 16:15 2025-11-05 17:00 Europe/Madrid India as a Global Urban Power: Geopolitics, Digitalization, and Smart Cities

India is not only a key player in the new global order but also an emerging leader in sustainable, digital, and scalable urban solutions. This session will explore how urban transformation has become a tool of soft power and strategic projection, positioning India as a strong partner for European countries in areas such as AI, water management, sustainable mobility, and digital governance. A high-level panel will discuss how Spain and India can strengthen their ties through cities as platforms for diplomacy, technology, and development.

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India is not only a key player in the new global order but also an emerging leader in sustainable, digital, and scalable urban solutions. This session will explore how urban transformation has become a tool of soft power and strategic projection, positioning India as a strong partner for European countries in areas such as AI, water management, sustainable mobility, and digital governance. A high-level panel will discuss how Spain and India can strengthen their ties through cities as platforms for diplomacy, technology, and development.

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