Erion Veliaj
Mayor | City of Tirana Tirana, AlbaniaBiography
He was re-elected for the third time as Mayor of Tirana in May 2023. His tenures are marked by an urban transformation of the city, oriented towards the implementation of child-friendly policies as part of his vision to give the city back to its citizens. Veliaj was also the leader and founder of the youth movement “MJAFT”, a civic organization which gained huge popularity for inspiring peaceful protest since its creation in 2003.Sessions
13:35h
Thematic Roundtable |
SMART CITY EXPO
Inclusion and Equity at the Core of City Planning
Jordi Vaquer
Metropolis
Secretary General
Chair
Amaya Celaya Alvarez
United Nations IOM
Urban Advisor
Speaker
Lucia Nogales
Ocupa Tu Calle - Sistema Urbano
Specializing in Urban Participatory Processes, Social Innovation, and Public Policy Advocacy
Speaker
Martyn Long
Leeds City Council
Head of Employment, Skills & City Strategies
Speaker
Deann Donohue
Mastercard
Vice President, Specialized Segments Lead, Public Sector
Speaker
Erion Veliaj
City of Tirana
Mayor
Speaker
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