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Lucrezia Lenardon

Digital Editor and Author | Renewable Matter Milan, Italy

Biography

As an environmental journalist with Renewable Matter, I focus on nature finance, biodiversity, and the blue economy. I am a European Climate Pact Ambassador.

Sessions

15:05h

Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO

Advancing Smart Cities: Harnessing Disruptive Technologies

Charbel Aoun NVIDIA Smart Spaces & Local Government Director - EMEA Speaker

Laura Sparavigna Municipality of Florence Council Member City of Florence Speaker

Lucrezia Lenardon Renewable Matter Digital Editor and Author Moderator

Marion Milosevic Dassault Systèmes Cities & Public Services Solution Experience Director Speaker

Nadia Lortzie Nicosia (Smart Nicosia) Smart City Officer - Project Manager Speaker

Rajat Chowdhary PwC Middle East Partner - Technology Consulting Speaker

Yousef Abed iot squared Chief Product Officer Speaker

#Algorithms, #Artificial Intelligence, #Cybersecurity, #Digital Twins, #IOT

2025-11-04 15:05 2025-11-04 15:50 Europe/Madrid Advancing Smart Cities: Harnessing Disruptive Technologies

Disruptive technologies are transforming the foundations of urban life. From AI and digital twins to immersive platforms and next-gen connectivity, these tools are creating new possibilities for smarter, more sustainable cities. This session will show solutions to turn innovation into real impact for citizens, highlighting the opportunities and challenges of the next urban era.

Stage: Tech X Cities

Tue 4 15:05h - 15:50h Stage: Tech X Cities All Passes

10:50h

Thematic Dialogue | SMART CITY EXPO

Two Cities, One Goal: Road Towards Inclusivity

Liz St Louis Sunderland City Council Director of Smart Cities Speaker

Lucrezia Lenardon Renewable Matter Digital Editor and Author Moderator

Maxime Thibault-Vézina City of Montreal's Urban Innovation Lab Head of the City of Montreal's Urban Innovation Lab Speaker

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

2025-11-05 10:50 2025-11-05 11:10 Europe/Madrid Two Cities, One Goal: Road Towards Inclusivity

Inclusive urban strategies are reshaping how cities design spaces that meet the needs of all residents. In this session, representatives from Montreal and Sunderland will share their cities’ journeys toward greater inclusivity, highlighting efforts to enhance accessibility, wellbeing, and community life. The session will explore similarities and differences in the cities’ strategies, shedding light on how thoughtful planning, collaboration, and community engagement drive more inclusive and livable urban environments.

Stage: People - First

Wed 5 10:50h - 11:10h Stage: People - First All Passes

11:05h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Investing in Transformation: Strategic Capital to Future-Proof Cities

Gwennaëlle Costa Le Vaillant Paris Region Government Chief Digital, Innovation and Smart Region Officer Speaker

Lucrezia Lenardon Renewable Matter Digital Editor and Author Moderator

Marcelo Facchina CAF - Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe Principal Specialist, Smart Cities and Digital Development Speaker

Meritxell Budó Associació Catalana de Municipis President and mayor Speaker

Monica Lucarelli City of Rome Councillor for Productive Activities and Equal Opportunities Speaker

#Financing Tools, #Fintech, #Global Funds

2025-11-04 11:05 2025-11-04 11:55 Europe/Madrid Investing in Transformation: Strategic Capital to Future-Proof Cities

How can urban leaders unlock new investment streams and foster economic models that support long-term change? Cities must look beyond traditional budgets to finance sustainable goals, drive local development, and support inclusive community projects. This session will examine how cross-sector collaboration and innovative financing approaches can enable cities to transform their ambitions into practical and equitable outcomes.

Stage: People - First

Tue 4 11:05h - 11:55h Stage: People - First All Passes