Jaume Collboni

Mayor | Barcelona City Council Barcelona, Spain

Biography

Sessions

16:00h

Dialogue | SMART CITY EXPO

The City as a Place for Rights and Democracy

Erin Mendenhall Salt Lake City Mayor Speaker

Jaume Collboni Barcelona City Council Mayor Speaker

#Alliances, #Democracy, #Digital Rights, #Disinformation

2025-11-04 16:00 2025-11-04 16:35 Europe/Madrid The City as a Place for Rights and Democracy

Technological advances are reshaping daily life, while cities remain key arenas for democratic action and civic rights. In this context, technology is a powerful driver of progress and transformation, enhancing urban living. Yet this development also brings challenges such as the digital divide, misinformation, and declining trust. This session explores how cities can form alliances to defend civic rights and ensure technology serves the public good.

Main Stage

Tue 4 16:00h - 16:35h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed