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Gerard Wolf

Special Advisor to the Minister for Smart and Sustainable Cities | French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Paris, France

Biography

Gérard Wolf, a Paris Tech engineer, former EDF Senior VP, is Special Advisor to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs for Sustainable Cities since 2016. He is also VP of MEDEF International, the French Business Council, Chairman of its Task Force for Sustainable Cities.

Sessions

13:00h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

The Time For Climate-Positive Districts

Pamela Robinson Toronto Metropolitan University Professor Chair

Gerard Wolf French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Advisor to the Minister for Smart and Sustainable Cities Speaker

Maria Galindo European Commission Board Member European Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Speaker

Ruud Schuthof ICLEI Europe Deputy Regional Director Speaker

Steve Zoegall Jacobs Vice President & Global Market Director for Cities & Places Speaker

#Content Capsule, #Decarbonisation, #Energy Efficiency, #Green Buildings, #Net zero carbon building, #Public Space, #Sustainable built environment, #Urban Planning

07-11-2023 13:00 07-11-2023 13:45 Europe/Madrid The Time For Climate-Positive Districts

How can climate-positive districts lead cities towards sustainability, resilience, and well-being? Greener districts are the first step towards creating thriving urban environments that prioritize resource efficiency, environmental stewardship, and a higher quality of life. How can design, circular economy principles, and sustainable technologies help create a brighter future for all?

Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building

Tue 7 13:00h - 13:45h Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building Tomorrow.Building & Full Congress Passes

09:30h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

International Guidelines on People-Centered Smart Cities for a New Urban Era

Edlam Yemeru UN-Habitat Chief of Knowledge and Innovation Chair

Jung Hoon Lee Seoul Metropolitan Government-Yonsei University The Honorary Mayor Speaker

Alice Higiro Rwandan Ministry of ICT & Innovation (MINICT) Smart Cities Project Director and International Host & Moderator Speaker

Gerard Wolf French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Advisor to the Minister for Smart and Sustainable Cities Speaker

08-11-2023 09:30 08-11-2023 10:15 Europe/Madrid International Guidelines on People-Centered Smart Cities for a New Urban Era

Rapid urbanization, climate change, pandemics, conflicts and digitalization are the major trends that are shaping urban environments. Cities are rapidly deploying technology to modernize their operations and to address a wide range of urban challenges. An intergovernmental process to develop international smart city guidelines, building on existing agreements and standards, could help promote good governance and facilitate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the commitments in the New Urban Agenda.

Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building

Wed 8 09:30h - 10:15h Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building Tomorrow.Building & Full Congress Passes

10:30h

Open Side Events | SMART CITY EXPO

France 2030: Healing, Innovating, Attracting for a Sustainable Urban Future!

Gerard Wolf French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Advisor to the Minister for Smart and Sustainable Cities Moderator

Olivier Potet ENGIE Market Director Speaker

Bertrand Serp Toulouse Métropole Vice-President in charge of Digital Transformation & President of Toulouse Métropole Habitat Speaker

Michele Dominici Société de Livraison des Ouvrages Olympiques - SOLIDEO Smart city and Innovation Expert Speaker

Florent Cholat GRENOBLE ALPES METROPOLE Metropolitan councilor in charge of digital innovation development and public data Speaker

Sevinç Ar Chimot CHOOSE PARIS REGION Cleantech & Smart City Expert Speaker

Marion Milosevic Dassault Systèmes Director Solutions Strategy Cities & Public Services Speaker

Timo Buetefisch COOLTRA CoFounder and CEO Speaker

Maggie Cazal Urbanistes Sans Frontières (UFS) 'Urban Planners Without Borders Founding President of the NGO Speaker

#City-to-city Cooperation, #Economic models, #International Projection, #Internationalisation Strategies, #Investment models, #Local Economic Development, #Start-ups, #Talent Attraction

08-11-2023 10:30 08-11-2023 11:30 Europe/Madrid France 2030: Healing, Innovating, Attracting for a Sustainable Urban Future!

Learn more about:

• The regenerative city: How can we heal our cities to face the challenges of climate change?

• Artificial intelligence for the city: How Paris 2024 Olympics could be a showcase for the future of smart cities?

• Attracting investments: How to attract foreign investors to support sustainable urban development?

#FrenchFab #ChooseFrance

Hall 2 | Plaza: Central

Wed 8 10:30h - 11:30h Hall 2 | Plaza: Central