Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado

Secretary for Digital Policies | Generalitat de Catalunya Barcelona, Spain
Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado

Biography

Maria Galindo has over 20 years experience in public policy and consulting, specifically in Digital Policy and International Affairs. She has served in different positions in the public administration: in the Government of Catalonia, currently as Secretary for Digital Policy (since 2024), as Director-general for Digitalisation and Urban Agenda (2020-2022), and as project manager in ACCIÓ (2006-2011).

Sessions

09:25h
Ceremonies | SMART CITY EXPO

OPENING SESSION: THE TIME FOR CITIES

Belit Onay
Belit Onay City of Hannover / Association of German Cities Mayor / Vice President Speaker
Constantí Serrallonga
Constantí Serrallonga Fira de Barcelona General Manager Speaker
Femi Oke
Femi Oke Moderate the Panel Co-Founder Moderator
Jordi Valls
Jordi Valls Barcelona City Council Deputy Mayor Speaker
Maimunah Binti Mohd Sharif
Maimunah Binti Mohd Sharif Kuala Lumpur City Council Mayor Speaker
Marc Rozendal
Marc Rozendal EIT Urban Mobility CEO Speaker
Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado
Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado Generalitat de Catalunya Secretary for Digital Policies Speaker
Ugo Valenti
Ugo Valenti Smart City Expo Word Congress Managing Director Speaker

#SCEWC

2025-11-04 09:25 2025-11-04 10:15 Europe/Madrid OPENING SESSION: THE TIME FOR CITIES

Welcome to the 2025 edition of our events – the global stage where urban innovation comes to life.

This opening session sets the tone for an exciting journey ahead, with a warm welcome from Smart City Expo director Ugo Valenti and Tomorrow.Mobility president Marc Rozendal. Joining them are high-level representatives who will share how territories around the world are transforming the way we live, move, and build. Get ready to explore bold ideas and groundbreaking strategies.

Main Stage
Tue 4 09:25h - 10:15h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed
16:15h
Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

India as a Global Urban Power: Geopolitics, Digitalization, and Smart Cities

Dhaval Desai
Dhaval Desai Observer Research Foundation Vice President and Senior Fellow Speaker
Elena Gómez Castro
Elena Gómez Castro Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Ambassador at Large for the Indo-Pacific Speaker
Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado
Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado Generalitat de Catalunya Secretary for Digital Policies Speaker
Nandan Dawda
Nandan Dawda Observer Research Foundation Fellow Speaker
Pau Solanilla
Pau Solanilla Harmon Corporate Affairs Partner Moderator

#City Diplomacy, #Global Cities, #Urban Global Agendas, #Urban Tech

2025-11-05 16:15 2025-11-05 17:00 Europe/Madrid India as a Global Urban Power: Geopolitics, Digitalization, and Smart Cities

India is not only a key player in the new global order but also an emerging leader in sustainable, digital, and scalable urban solutions. This session will explore how urban transformation has become a tool of soft power and strategic projection, positioning India as a strong partner for European countries in areas such as AI, water management, sustainable mobility, and digital governance. A high-level panel will discuss how Spain and India can strengthen their ties through cities as platforms for diplomacy, technology, and development.

Main Stage
Wed 5 16:15h - 17:00h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed
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