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Meritxell Budó

President and mayor | Associació Catalana de Municipis Barcelona, Spain

Biography

Pharmacist with a Master’s in Pharma Industry. Mayor of La Garriga (2007–2008, 2011–2019, 2023–), former Minister of the Presidency and spokesperson, Member of the Parliament of Catalonia and VP of the Barcelona Provincial Council. Since 2023, she is President of the ACM.

Sessions

11:05h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Investing in Transformation: Strategic Capital to Future-Proof Cities

Ali Layadi Benguerir Region Vice President Speaker

Lucrezia Lenardon Renewable Matter Digital Editor and Author Chair

Meritxell Budó Associació Catalana de Municipis President and mayor Speaker

María José Becerra Moro Sercotec President / CEO / Owner Speaker

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2025-11-04 11:05 2025-11-04 11:35 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 - 11:35h Stage: People - First All Passes