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Lolly Bowean

Program Officer | The Ford Foundation New York, United States of America

Biography

Lolly Bowean is a writer, an award-winning journalist and community storyteller. She currently manages the journalism portfolio at the Ford Foundation. Before joining Ford, Lolly was a general assignment reporter at the Chicago Tribune for more than 15 years.

Sessions

15:10h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

The Alliance Advantage: Why Cities Thrive Through Collaboration

Debra Lam Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (Georgia Tech) Founding Executive Director Speaker

Külle Tärnov FinEst Centre for Smart Cities Head of Innovation Speaker

Livia Schaeffer Nonose United Nations Innovation Technology Accelerator for Cities (UNITAC) Technology and Innovation Specialist Speaker

Lolly Bowean The Ford Foundation Program Officer Moderator

Wim de Kinderen ENoLL Programme Director European Affairs at Brainport Development Speaker

#Citizens' Engagement, #City-to-City Cooperation, #Public-private Partnership

2025-11-05 15:10 2025-11-05 16:00 Europe/Madrid The Alliance Advantage: Why Cities Thrive Through Collaboration

Cities play a vital role on the global stage, not only as home to the majority of society’s stakeholders but also as hubs for inclusive dialogue and grassroots engagement and empowerment. This roundtable will examine how cities are amplifying their voices to defend democratic values while fostering collaboration and coordinated efforts across all levels of governance and sectors.

Stage: People - First

Wed 5 15:10h - 16:00h Stage: People - First All Passes

11:20h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Making It Happen: How Cities Can Turn Livability Plans into Reality

Eunbyul Elena Cho World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) Program Director Speaker

Khaled Shoshan Aramco Aramco Stadium Development Director Speaker

Kirti Zala aProCh - a Protagonist in every Child Project Head-CEO Speaker

Lolly Bowean The Ford Foundation Program Officer Moderator

Mila Gasco Hernandez University at Albany Associate Professor / Research Director Speaker

#Accessibility, #Gentrification, #Inclusive Public Spaces, #Right to the City

2025-11-05 11:20 2025-11-05 12:05 Europe/Madrid Making It Happen: How Cities Can Turn Livability Plans into Reality

How can cities guarantee the best living conditions for their citizens? In what ways can urban planning strategies promote equitable access to resources public amenities for all citizens? The discussion will delve into the measures that ensure inclusive public spaces and uphold everyone’s right to urban life, looking at the strategies influencing urban design to foster safer, more accessible, and sustainable environments.

Stage: People - First

Wed 5 11:20h - 12:05h Stage: People - First All Passes

16:00h

In Focus | SMART CITY EXPO

One City, Equal Opportunities: Making Urban Inclusion a Reality

Cándido Perez Serrano KPMG Head of Infrastructure, Transport, Government and Health Speaker

Irene Kaggwa International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Giga Programme Manager Speaker

Isabelle Anguelovski Barcelona Lab for Urban Environmental Justice and Sustainability Director Speaker

Linda Gustafsson Municipality of Umea Gender Equality Officer Speaker

Lolly Bowean The Ford Foundation Program Officer Moderator

Sarah Anto FundHER Founder Speaker

#Digital Divide, #Equality, #Gender Parity, #Social Inclusion

2025-11-04 16:00 2025-11-04 16:45 Europe/Madrid One City, Equal Opportunities: Making Urban Inclusion a Reality

How can cities create more inclusive environments that support women, immigrants and other marginalized groups? As technology becomes essential, how can we bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to tools and services? This session will explore the strategies and measures that cities are implementing to promote equity and inclusion, by incentivizing the participation of minority communities and ensuring fair access to essential services and opportunities.

Stage: People - First

Tue 4 16:00h - 16:45h Stage: People - First All Passes