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CONGRESS
OVERVIEW

Look back at the 2024 Congress, a global discussion shaping what’s next for cities.

A HUB OF KNOWLEDGE

THE CONGRESS ALL CITIES ARE LOOKING TO

The ultimate conversation on the most pressing issues of the global urban map.

Our largest, most comprehensive program to date, with 600+ international experts taking part in.

Full focus on real implementation, funding and scalability – combined with inspirational, thought-provoking talks.

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GLOBAL EXPERTS ON STAGE

Majora Carter

Born, raised, and still living in the South Bronx, Majora works to reduce Brain Drain in American low-status communities. Real estate developer and urban revitalization strategist, she has helped connect tech industry pioneers to diverse communities at all levels. "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one”.

Jooho Whang

Jooho Whang is the CEO of Korea Hydro&Nuclear Power (KHNP), Korea’s largest power generation company and a trusted global clean energy provider. He has served in various roles, including as President of the Korean Nuclear Society, contributing significantly to Korea's nuclear industry.

Ruha Benjamin

Ruha Benjamin is the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, and author of the award-winning book Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code. Her work investigates the focus on the relationship between innovation and inequity, health and justice, knowledge and power.

Mohammed Al Sultan

Vice President of Community Services Operations at Saudi Aramco, Mohammed Al Sultan is responsible for Saudi Arabia facilities management for thousands of residents. Prior to this, he was GM of CS Projects & Technical Support and held directorial roles in several fields including Marine, Mechanical Svcs and Refinery Maintenance.

Stephanie Hare

Dr Stephanie Hare is an author, broadcaster and researcher. She co-presents the BBC's weekly television programme, AI:Decoded, which explores the top stories in AI. Her first book, Technology Is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics, was named a Financial Times best book of summer 2022.

Esam Alwagait

Dr. Esam Alwagait is the Director of National Information Centre in Saudi Arabia. He has a collective experience of around 20 years in IT. Before Joining NIC, Dr. Alwagait was the CEO of National Digital Transformation Unit in Saudi Arabia. He worked also as the Deputy Minister for Technical Affairs at the ministry of foreign affairs. He worked in the ministry of education as the general supervisor for information technology.

Melati Wijsen

Founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags, world renowned changemaker and speaker, Melati has moderated National Geographic’s Sustainability Week (Bangkok), spoken at the UN and co-chaired the World Economic Forum GPAP Committee. Her film, Bigger Than Us, was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Roberto Gualtieri

Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome, will share his vision for a city on the brink of transformation. With the Jubilee just around the corner, Rome is set to complete major projects aimed at revitalizing its infrastructure and cultural landscape. Mayor Gualtieri will also discuss a joint initiative with Barcelona to secure EU funding for social housing, the power of urban regeneration to attract global investment, and his approach to managing Rome’s booming tourism.

2024 CONGRESS PROGRAM

HIGHLIGHTED CONGRESS SESSIONS

Take a look at the top congress sessions that took place in the Auditorium.

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2024 CONGRESS PROGRAM

CO-CREATED
CONGRESS SESSIONS

Discover the co-created congress sessions with top international institutions that went on at the event.

THE ISSUES THAT MATTER

VERTICAL PROGRAMS

ONE VENUE.
MULTIPLE CONFERENCES

Dedicated parallel events deepening our approach on key areas of action.

The ultimate platform for sustainable & intelligent urban mobility.

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#TMWC24

The global event empowering the green and digital transition of buildings and urban infrastructures.

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#TBWC24

The international summit dedicated to promoting and developing the potential of the Blue Economy.

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#TBEWC24

Find out more about the co-located events taking place within the framework of Smart City Expo World Congress.

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2023 SESSIONS

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KEYNOTE INTERVIEW WITH AIRBNB CO-FOUNDER NATHAN BLECHARCZYK

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT
OUR CONGRESS

"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

"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 think an event like this is something that can really help foster the dialogue and the potential collaboration between countries, actors, private and public organizations in terms of finding solutions that are better equipped for the future."

Tamira SnellFuturist and Senior Advisor | Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies

"This event is a super exciting space. Everyone seems really happy and full of life and things to do. It’s such a creative space with so many ideas rolling around… It’s just been an impactful experience to understand all of the ways things can move forward."

Margaret MitchellResearcher and Chief Ethics Scientist | Hugging Face

"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

CONGRESS OVERVIEW

THE CONGRESS ALL CITIES ARE LOOKING TO