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Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto

CEO | Institute of Research and Urban Planning Maceió, Brazil

Biography

Antonio is a dedicated advocate for urban innovation and sustainable governance. He's is serving for more than eleven years in key roles in federal and local civil services in Brazil. Currently, he leads the Institute of Research and Urban Planning in Maceió. Antonio also heads the Brazilian National Association of Cities' Innovation Secretaries.

Sessions

12:00h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Centering People in Smart Cities

Pontus Westerberg UN Habitat Lead People-centered smart cities flagship programme Chair

Brian Pottle Katinnganiq Makerspace Network Executive director Speaker

Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto Institute of Research and Urban Planning CEO Speaker

Anna Calvete Moreno United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Research Officer Speaker

07-11-2023 12:00 07-11-2023 12:45 Europe/Madrid Centering People in Smart Cities

Smart cities can have a tremendous positive impact on people’s lives, but only when people are at the centre of the development process. The panel ‘Centering People in Smart Cities’ will discuss how smart cities are engaging deeply with the needs of all residents and urban stakeholders through meaningful community participation, bridging the digital divide, developing essential digital infrastructure and governance frameworks, and building capacity through multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building

Tue 7 12:00h - 12:45h Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building Tomorrow.Building & Full Congress Passes