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Issa Kassis

Head of Municipality | Ramallah Municipality Ramallah

Biography

commercial banker & financial expert, work between Jordan and Palestine in several senior financial positions. Served CEO for The Palestine Mortgage & Housing Corp, advisor - Governor & board member at the Palestine Monetary Authority, financial advisor-Palestine sovereign fund, PIF, SME guarantee fund & affordable housing.

Sessions

13:25h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Cities In Pursuit of Talent and Economic Vitality

Sandra Baer Personal Cities CEO Chair

Bob Blumenfield City of Los Angeles Council member Speaker

Külle Tärnov FinEst Centre for Smart Cities Head of Innovation Speaker

Andrew W Smyth Center for Smart Streetscapes, Columbia University Head of the Center and Principal Investigator Speaker

Issa Kassis Ramallah Municipality Head of Municipality Speaker

Akram Awad Boston Consulting Group Partner and Global Lead for Smart Cities Speaker

#Content Capsule, #Economic models, #Innovation Ecosystems, #International Projection, #Local Economic Development, #Sharing Economy, #Start-ups, #Talent Attraction

09-11-2023 13:25 09-11-2023 14:10 Europe/Madrid Cities In Pursuit of Talent and Economic Vitality

Cities are embracing new economic models to attract talent and foster vitality. Beyond mere economic growth, these new blueprints aim to foster holistic local development, to enhance efficiency and to promote innovative ecosystems. What challenges and opportunities do shifting economic paradigms present? How can cities become vibrant hubs of inclusive innovation and progress?

Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red

Thu 9 13:25h - 14:10h Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red Full Congress Pass