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Marcelo Facchina

Principal Specialist, Smart Cities and Digital Development | CAF - Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe Santiago de Chile, Chile

Biography

Principal Executive in Digital Transformation at CAF. BA in Political Science (UnB) and master’s in Development Studies (Erasmus) and Public Policy (CEU). 10+ years working at the intersection of technology, digital development, governance and innovation across Latin America.

Sessions

11:30h

In Focus | SMART CITY EXPO

Leveraging Digital Innovation for Housing and Services Access

Alis Daniela Torres ICLEI Europe Head of Green Digital Transformation Speaker

Inga Rós Gunnarsdóttir City of Reykjavik, Service and Innovation Division Chief Data Officer Speaker

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

Raquel Flexa Rio de Janeiro City Hall UnderSecretary for Digital Transformation and Smart Cities Moderator

Stefano Marta OECD Head of the Smart & Sustainable Cities Unit, CFE / CITY Speaker

#Agile Governance, #Data Management, #Equality, #Housing

2025-11-05 11:30 2025-11-05 12:15 Europe/Madrid Leveraging Digital Innovation for Housing and Services Access

This event will explore how the principles and enablers of the International Guidelines on People-Centred Smart Cities, which span from shared prosperity, to data and smart cities services, governance, and regulation, etc., can be applied to foster access to adequate housing and basic services in cities globally.

Stage: Impact Tech

Wed 5 11:30h - 12:15h Stage: Impact Tech 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