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Lauren Sorkin

Executive Director | Resilient Cities Network Singapore, Singapore

Biography

Lauren leads global efforts in 100 cities in dealing with challenges such as climate change, access to equitable opportunities and circular economy. She is an advisor and spokesperson on urban resilience, women’s leadership sustainable finance, climate risk, and urbanization trends.

Sessions

11:00h

High-Level Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Cities Fighting to Curb the Climate Emergency

Lauren Sorkin Resilient Cities Network Executive Director Chair

Anne Weidenbach European Commission Member of the Cabinet of the Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson Speaker

Anna Lisa Boni Municipality of Bologna Deputy Mayor Speaker

Susana Pelegrín Preixens FCC Medio Ambiente Head of Sustainability, Quality and Environment Speaker

Carlos Moreno Pantheon-Sorbonne University’s ETI Lab Scientific Director Speaker

David Grover ROSHN Group Company GCEO Speaker

#Climate Emergency, #Energy Transition, #Urban Resilience

07-11-2023 11:00 07-11-2023 11:50 Europe/Madrid Cities Fighting to Curb the Climate Emergency

Urban centers are leading the path to secure a more sustainable future through innovative policies, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable urban planning. Despite their efforts, the path towards reducing emissions and building resilient, eco-friendly communities is demanding, requiring the concerted efforts of all city stakeholders. How are cities navigating these challenges to take a stand against the climate emergency?

Hall 1 | Auditorium

Tue 7 11:00h - 11:50h Hall 1 | Auditorium Full Congress & Tomorrow.Mobility & Tomorrow.Building Passes

16:45h

Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO

Future Ready Cities: Digital Solutions for Urban Resilience

Lauren Sorkin Resilient Cities Network Executive Director Chair

Louise Holden Visa Government Solutions Global Head of Partnerships Speaker

Jannia Samuels Moscote City of Panama Deputy Director of Resilience Speaker

Guillermo Moncecchi City of Montevideo Director de Departamento de Desarrollo Ambiental Speaker

Roos Meilink City of The Hague Chief Resilience Officer Speaker

07-11-2023 16:45 07-11-2023 17:30 Europe/Madrid Future Ready Cities: Digital Solutions for Urban Resilience

Today, cities are transforming new services digitally, to build urban resilience and deliver more inclusive, efficient, and effective programs. Join the Resilient Cities Network, Visa, and city leaders to explore the opportunity and best practices for city digital transformation in areas such as urban mobility, small business enablement, citizen aid programs, and planning insights from data.

Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red

Tue 7 16:45h - 17:30h Hall 1 | Congress Room: Red Full Congress Pass