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Jeff Merritt

Head of Urban Transformation | World Economic Forum San Francisco, United States of America

Biography

Jeff Merritt is a leader in urban development, smart cities, emerging technology and government innovation. Before joining the World Economic Forum, Jeff served as Director of Innovation for the City of New York.

Sessions

16:45h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

The Future of Green Buildings

Jeff Merritt World Economic Forum Head of Urban Transformation Chair

Nidhi Gulati Infosys Limited Principal, Business Consulting, Sustainability & Design Speaker

Kelly Alvarez Doran University of Toronto Adjunct Professor - Director of Half Climate Design Speaker

Irene Skoula C40 Cities Director, Energy & Buildings Speaker

Jean Barroca Deloitte Global Public Sector Digital Modernization Leader, Associate Partner Speaker

07-11-2023 16:45 07-11-2023 17:30 Europe/Madrid The Future of Green Buildings

Buildings generate 40% of annual global carbon emissions. How can cities work with industry to deliver net zero roadmaps while still meeting demand for increased housing, urban services and infrastructure? Hear from city, industry and NGO leaders on the policies, partnerships and solutions which have begun to move the needle on this global issue.

Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building

Tue 7 16:45h - 17:30h Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building Tomorrow.Building & Full Congress Passes

14:15h

Keynote Session | SMART CITY EXPO

Innovate or Die: The New Urban Imperative

Femi Oke Moderate the Panel LLC Co-founder Master of Ceremonies

Jeff Merritt World Economic Forum Head of Urban Transformation Speaker

#Built Environment, #Metropolitan Governance, #Smart Infrastructures, #Urban design

09-11-2023 14:15 09-11-2023 14:45 Europe/Madrid Innovate or Die: The New Urban Imperative

In the lead up to the COVID-19 pandemic, cities like San Francisco were viewed as models for the future. Their embrace of the tech economy built new skyscrapers and transformed the urban landscape. Then, the world changed. Learn how cities like San Francisco are reinventing themselves, rethinking the possibilities of urban living, and providing a model for building more resilient cities and urban economies.

Hall 1 | Auditorium

Thu 9 14:15h - 14:45h Hall 1 | Auditorium Full Congress & Tomorrow.Mobility & Tomorrow.Building Passes