Arantxa Calvera

Director | Agència Catalana de Turisme Barcelona, Spain
Arantxa Calvera

Biography

Director with extensive experience in public leadership, tourism promotion, and international relations. Specialized in public-private collaboration, sustainability strategies, and inclusive tourism policies, with a global perspective and proven ability to manage complex projects.

Sessions

11:20h
In Focus | SMART CITY EXPO

How Can New Economic Models Power Sustainable Urban Success?

Arantxa Calvera
Arantxa Calvera Agència Catalana de Turisme Director Speaker
Danielle Duplin
Danielle Duplin FreeWind Productions President Moderator
Maria Vuorensola
Maria Vuorensola BusinessOulu, City of Oulu Program Manager Speaker
Mariusz Sagan
Mariusz Sagan Lublin City Office Head of Strategy and Investor Relations Department Speaker
Vera-Karin Brazova
Vera-Karin Brazova Ministry of Regional Development Head of Urban Policy and Strategies Unit Speaker

#Digital Economy, #Entrepreneurship, #Innovation Hubs, #Tourism

2025-11-06 11:20 2025-11-06 12:05 Europe/Madrid How Can New Economic Models Power Sustainable Urban Success?

How can urban leaders unlock new potential to drive growth in a time when traditional economic engines are faltering? How are cities boosting entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems to create their own smart solutions? This session will showcase how cities can turn their visions for a sustainable future into tangible impact, through forecasting sustainable development, adopting innovative economic models, and identifying new drivers to advance a just and green transition.

Stage: People - First
Thu 6 11:20h - 12:05h Stage: People - First All Passes
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