#SCEWC23
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A global discussion shaping what’s next for cities.
#SCEWC23
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.
A new conference layout with decentralized stages and rooms throughout the 2-hall venue.
Live expert interviews broadcast through our parallel Digital Program at Tomorrow.City.
Nathan Blecharczyk
Nathan Blecharczyk
Co-founder & Chief Strategy Office,
Airbnb
Nate plays a leading role in driving key strategic initiatives across the global business, particularly those which require a holistic understanding of the business, public policy, product, data, and Airbnb’s long-term stakeholder interests. Nate has led the creation of Airbnb’s engineering, data science, payments, and performance marketing teams.
Airbnb
Nate plays a leading role in driving key strategic initiatives across the global business, particularly those which require a holistic understanding of the business, public policy, product, data, and Airbnb’s long-term stakeholder interests. Nate has led the creation of Airbnb’s engineering, data science, payments, and performance marketing teams.
Claire O’Neill
Claire O’Neill
Co-Chair of the Advisory Board,
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Former UK Minister for Energy & Clean Growth and former COP26 President-Designate, Claire currently co-chairs the Advisory Board of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the leading voice for business sustainability led by global CEOs.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Former UK Minister for Energy & Clean Growth and former COP26 President-Designate, Claire currently co-chairs the Advisory Board of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the leading voice for business sustainability led by global CEOs.
Micaela Mantegna
Micaela Mantegna
Abogamer, Video Game Lawyer, Activist & Scholar,
Harvard Berkman Klein Center
Activist and renowned global expert on AI and XR ethics. TED Fellow. BKC Harvard affiliate. Member of the WEF Future of the Metaverse Council. After almost 6 years of research, her first book "ARTficial: creativity, artificial intelligence and copyright" was published in 2022.
Harvard Berkman Klein Center
Activist and renowned global expert on AI and XR ethics. TED Fellow. BKC Harvard affiliate. Member of the WEF Future of the Metaverse Council. After almost 6 years of research, her first book "ARTficial: creativity, artificial intelligence and copyright" was published in 2022.
Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell
Chief Ethics Scientist,
Hugging Face
One of the Time’s 2023 Most Influential People, Margaret is a researcher focused on the ins and outs of machine learning and ethics-informed AI development in tech. Former Google AI Staff Research Scientist, she has published over 50 papers on natural language generation, assistive technology, computer vision, and AI ethics.
Hugging Face
One of the Time’s 2023 Most Influential People, Margaret is a researcher focused on the ins and outs of machine learning and ethics-informed AI development in tech. Former Google AI Staff Research Scientist, she has published over 50 papers on natural language generation, assistive technology, computer vision, and AI ethics.
Program backbone: The issues that matter.
VERTICAL PROGRAMS
ONE VENUE.
MULTIPLE CONFERENCES
Dedicated parallel events deepening our approach on key areas of action.
2022 SESSIONS
RELIVE LAST YEAR’S TALKS
2022 SPEAKERS
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT
OUR CONGRESS
“The SCEWC brings together all the stakeholders so that we have under the same roof cities, decision-makers, investors, technology providers… and that is what is needed to come up with innovative and constructive solutions.”
Elleanor RobinsSenior Investment Officer & Cities Lead, IFC 
“I believe that it’s extremely important that affordable housing is posed and explored in arenas like the Smart City Expo World Congress because this is where the top-notch solutions are.”
Orna RosensfeldGlobal Advisor on Housing 
“The SCEWC has done an excellent job in changing the conversation about the technology itself to the people and how to make the public space a safer and more inviting place for us to be.”
Miguel SangalangExecutive Director and General Manager, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting 
“Being at the Smart City Expo World Congress is like being at home. There are so many companies, and so many solutions you can find to offer better services to people. I love this conference.”
Jaanika MeriloAdvisor to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Government of Ukraine 
“The Smart City Expo World Congress is an incredible initiative where you can share knowledge. There’s a lot you can take from it. So, I encourage everyone to come and visit next year.”
Diego FernándezSecretary of Innovation and Digital Transformation, Buenos Aires City Government 
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