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José Antonio Ondiviela García

José Antonio Ondiviela García | University Francisco Vitoria Madrid, Spain

Biography

Director Citizen-Centric Intelligent Cities Research Institute at UFV (Universidad Francisco Vitoria, Madrid) Ex Microsoft Western Europe Public Sector Government Industry Advisor for Cities&Regions. (29 years) Telecomm Eng. MS at UPM Madrid, Human Sciences MS at UFV Madrid, Enterprise and Institutional Comm Mng MS at UAB Barcelona, and Financial Business MS online INSEAD. PhD at UFV, Madrid with Thesis “Beyond SmartCities: How to create an Attractive City for Talented Citizens”. 175 World Cities Analyzed since 2020. All research information at: http://attractivecities.com

Sessions

11:30h

Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO Governance & Economy

Staying Competitive: Economic and Governance Strategies That Work

Marie-Christine Therrien National School of Public Administration Full Professor & Director, Cité-ID Living Lab on Urban Resilience Governance Chair

José Antonio Ondiviela García University Francisco Vitoria Director Citizen-Centric Inteligent Cities Research Institute Chair

Vera-Karin Brazova Ministry of Regional Development Head of Urban Policy Unit Chair

Barbara Santi Regione Emilia-Romagna Senior Policy – Digital Inclusion and Innovation Chair

Zoe Fitzgerald C40 Cities & GCoM - Moderator

#Cross-sector Governance, #Data Strategies, #Economic Models, #Multilevel Governance, #Policy-making

2026-11-05 11:30 2026-11-05 12:20 Europe/Madrid Staying Competitive: Economic and Governance Strategies That Work

Cities are key drivers of economic growth, innovation, and social progress, making effective governance and strong economic strategies essential for long-term success. As urban systems become more complex and interconnected, governments must adapt quickly to evolving challenges, supported by digital tools, data-driven decision-making, and strengthened institutional capabilities. At the same time, cities need to invest in resilient long-term strategies and reinforce the economic and political foundations that support competitiveness, stability, and prosperity. This session presents practical approaches and real-world solutions that help shape more efficient, adaptive, and future-oriented urban governance and economic systems.

Stage: Cities X People

Thu 5

11:30h - 12:20h Stage: Cities X People All Passes