Barbara Santi

Barbara Santi | Regione Emilia-Romagna Bologna, Italy
Barbara Santi

Biography

Graduated in Statistical and Economic Sciences, I have been working on the Emilia-Romagna Digital Agenda since 2010. My expertise spans digital skills, inclusive innovation policies, gender equality in technology, and the measurement of digital transformation. I contributed to the development of 3 regional Digital Agendas (from 2015), lead digital transformation initiatives for local governments, coordinate the Regional System of Thematic Communities, and oversee the DESIER index, which measures municipalities’ digital maturity through 60 indicators aligned with the European DESI framework.

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11:30h
Solution Talks | | SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS | | Governance & Economy |

Staying Competitive: Economic and Governance Strategies That Work

Marie-Christine Therrien
Marie-Christine Therrien National School of Public Administration Full Professor & Director, Cité-ID Living Lab on Urban Resilience Governance Speaker
José Antonio Ondiviela García
José Antonio Ondiviela García University Francisco Vitoria Director Citizen-Centric Inteligent Cities Research Institute Speaker
Vera-Karin Brazova
Vera-Karin Brazova Ministry of Regional Development Head of Urban Policy Unit Speaker
Barbara Santi
Barbara Santi Regione Emilia-Romagna Senior Policy – Digital Inclusion and Innovation Speaker
Zoe Fitzgerald
Zoe Fitzgerald C40 Cities & GCoM Head of City-Business Engagement Moderator

#Cross-sector Governance, #Data Strategies, #Economic Models, #Multilevel Governance, #Policy-making

2026-11-05 11:30 2026-11-05 12:20 Europe/Madrid Staying Competitive: Economic and Governance Strategies That Work

Cities are key drivers of economic growth, innovation, and social progress, making effective governance and strong economic strategies essential for long-term success. As urban systems become more complex and interconnected, governments must adapt quickly to evolving challenges, supported by digital tools, data-driven decision-making, and strengthened institutional capabilities. At the same time, cities need to invest in resilient long-term strategies and reinforce the economic and political foundations that support competitiveness, stability, and prosperity. This session presents practical approaches and real-world solutions that help shape more efficient, adaptive, and future-oriented urban governance and economic systems.

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