Nandan Dawda

- | Observer Research Foundation Mumbai, India

Biography

Sessions

16:15h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

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

Dhawal Desai ORF - Speaker

Elena Gómez Castro Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation - Speaker

Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado Generalitat de Catalunya Secretary of Digital Policies Speaker

Nandan Dawda Observer Research Foundation - Speaker

Pau Solanilla Harmon Corporate Affairs - Chair

#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