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Jennifer James

Board Member | Leading Cities Boston, United States of America

Biography

Jennifer has 25 years of experience helping cities and utilities harness technology and innovation to drive greater resilience and prosperity. She is a Board Director with Leading Cities and is Co-Founder of LC3 Partners, providing innovative infrastructure and financing solutions to help cities get under-funded projects done smarter and faster.

Sessions

10:35h

Thematic Keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

The Benefits of Green Urban Areas on Human Health

Jennifer James Leading Cities Board Member Moderator

Matilda van den Bosch European Forest Institute - Biocities Facility Senior Researcher Speaker

#Biodiversity & Urban Ecosystem Balance, #Green Spaces, #Urban Resilience, #Wellbeing

2025-11-04 10:35 2025-11-04 10:55 Europe/Madrid The Benefits of Green Urban Areas on Human Health

Cities face unprecedented challenges: environmental degradation, climate change, and chronic health issues. Urban nature improves health and wellbeing. This presentation highlights global evidence, pathways, and synergies between environmental and human health goals, showing how nature can support healthier, more resilient urban communities.

Stage: Clean Cities

Tue 4 10:35h - 10:55h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes

11:05h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Rewilding Urban Spaces: From Concrete Jungles to Living Cities

Alex Fenechiu Urbio Romania Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer Speaker

Denisa Pevna OICT Prague International Cooperation Lead Speaker

Jennifer James Leading Cities Board Member Moderator

Teresa de la Torre Sorigué Innovation Project Manager Speaker

Ziad Ahmad Alameddine The Arab Urban Development Institute Director of Urban Policy Research Program Speaker

#Environmental Monitoring, #Green Spaces, #Smart Lighting

2025-11-04 11:05 2025-11-04 11:50 Europe/Madrid Rewilding Urban Spaces: From Concrete Jungles to Living Cities

How can green spaces transform cities into healthier, more inclusive, and biodiverse environments? As urban areas expand, integrating smart lighting, environmental monitoring, and sustainable design becomes key to enhancing quality of life. This roundtable will delve into how green infrastructure can foster urban ecosystem balance, boost physical well-being, and strengthen community connections in the pursuit of greener cities.

Stage: Clean Cities

Tue 4 11:05h - 11:50h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes

14:50h

Thematic Keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

EU drives Smart City innovation with 5G

Jennifer James Leading Cities Board Member Moderator

Marina Zanchi The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) - European Commission Director Speaker

#5G, #Digital Rights

2025-11-05 14:50 2025-11-05 15:05 Europe/Madrid EU drives Smart City innovation with 5G

With 47 projects supported with €181 million in funding, the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) puts 5G technology at the service of the most innovative smart cities: we drive digital transformation, improve public services, and enhance quality of life for citizens across the European Union.

Stage: Impact Tech

Wed 5 14:50h - 15:05h Stage: Impact Tech All Passes