Belit Onay

Mayor / Vice President | City of Hannover / Association of German Cities Hannover, Germany
Belit Onay

Biography

Belit Onay was born on 15 January 1981 in Goslar, Lower Saxony. He now lives in Hannover, is married and has two children. Belit Onay was a member of the Lower Saxony state parliament for Alliance 90/The Greens before he took office as Mayor of the City of Hannover. Primary Visions: participation-oriented society, modern urban transport policy.

Sessions

09:25h
Ceremonies | SMART CITY EXPO

OPENING SESSION: THE TIME FOR CITIES

Belit Onay
Belit Onay City of Hannover / Association of German Cities Mayor / Vice President Speaker
Constantí Serrallonga
Constantí Serrallonga Fira de Barcelona General Manager Speaker
Femi Oke
Femi Oke Moderate the Panel Co-Founder Moderator
Jordi Valls
Jordi Valls Barcelona City Council Deputy Mayor Speaker
Maimunah Binti Mohd Sharif
Maimunah Binti Mohd Sharif Kuala Lumpur City Council Mayor Speaker
Marc Rozendal
Marc Rozendal EIT Urban Mobility CEO Speaker
Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado
Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado Generalitat de Catalunya Secretary for Digital Policies Speaker
Ugo Valenti
Ugo Valenti Smart City Expo Word Congress Managing Director Speaker

#SCEWC

2025-11-04 09:25 2025-11-04 10:15 Europe/Madrid OPENING SESSION: THE TIME FOR CITIES

Welcome to the 2025 edition of our events – the global stage where urban innovation comes to life.

This opening session sets the tone for an exciting journey ahead, with a warm welcome from Smart City Expo director Ugo Valenti and Tomorrow.Mobility president Marc Rozendal. Joining them are high-level representatives who will share how territories around the world are transforming the way we live, move, and build. Get ready to explore bold ideas and groundbreaking strategies.

Main Stage
Tue 4 09:25h - 10:15h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed
12:15h
High-Level Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

From Pledges to Action: Are We Ready for Green, Resilient Cities?

Belit Onay
Belit Onay City of Hannover / Association of German Cities Mayor / Vice President Speaker
Josephine Ong
Josephine Ong Dassault Systèmes SE Cities & Public Services Vice President Speaker
Michael Flynn
Michael Flynn Deloitte Global Global Infrastructure Transport and Regional Government Leader Speaker
Pipo Serrano
Pipo Serrano YouPlanet Productions Managing Director Moderator
Sunil Kumar
Sunil Kumar Government of Jharkhand Principal Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Affairs Speaker

#Climate Change, #Climate Emergency, #Decarbonisation, #Energy Transition, #Urban Resilience

2025-11-04 12:15 2025-11-04 13:00 Europe/Madrid From Pledges to Action: Are We Ready for Green, Resilient Cities?

As the climate crisis intensifies, urban leaders are under increasing pressure to play a pivotal role in mitigating the repercussions of climate change by implementing innovative practices, advancing sustainable energy strategies, and adopting climate-smart practices. How are cities leading solutions that confront the escalating consequences of the climate emergency, balancing environmental responsibility, city living, and economic vitality?

Main Stage
Tue 4 12:15h - 13:00h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed
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