Jacqueline Lu

CEO, founder | Helpful Places Toronto, Canada
Jacqueline Lu

Biography

Jacqueline Lu is a leader in smart cities and urban innovation with more than 20 years of multi-sector experience. Before founding Helpful Places, she led digital integration and public realm strategy at Sidewalk Labs, and founded data analytics and open data programs at New York City’s Parks Dept.

Sessions

15:05h
Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO

From Ideas to Implementation: Practical Steps for More Livable Cities

Bogna Gawronska-Nowak
Bogna Gawronska-Nowak Institute of Urban and Regional Development Professor Speaker
Camila Jordan
Camila Jordan TETO Brasil Director of Institucional Relations and Advocacy Moderator
Carmen Molinares Brito
Carmen Molinares Brito Universidad del Sinú, seccional Cartagena Innova Director Speaker
Dagmar Perinova
Dagmar Perinova South-Moravian Agency for Public Innovation Deputy Director Participation Team Leader at JINAG Speaker
Deirdre Ferguson
Deirdre Ferguson Belfast City Council City Innovation Broker Speaker
Jacqueline Lu
Jacqueline Lu Helpful Places CEO, founder Speaker
Jennick Scheerlinck
Jennick Scheerlinck Hoplr Founder, CEO Speaker
Meri Vainio
Meri Vainio Forum Virium Helsinki Project Manager Speaker

#Inclusive Public Spaces, #Quality of Life, #Right to the City, #Social Inclusion

2025-11-04 15:05 2025-11-04 15:50 Europe/Madrid From Ideas to Implementation: Practical Steps for More Livable Cities

How can cities turn vision into reality to improve quality of life? Bridging the gap between ambition and action requires practical strategies that prioritize livability, wellbeing and inclusive urban development. This session will explore how city leaders and innovators are translating ideas into tangible solutions, shaping urban environments that are more connected, equitable and responsive to citizens’ needs.

Stage: People - First
Tue 4 15:05h - 15:50h Stage: People - First All Passes
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