Peter van Waart

Peter van Waart | Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam, Netherlands
Peter van Waart

Biography

Peter van Waart coordinates networks and develops public-private partnerships for transitions towards a Smart & Social City. He (co-)initiated several research programmes and he's developing the Social AI Lab Rotterdam and the Katoenhuis Immersive Experience Lab. As ambassador of higher vocational education and practice-oriented research, he participates in networks such as City Deals on Smart City and AI, Future Society Lab, South Holland Immersive Network & Ecosystem, Network Digital Inclusion, and UN working group on Digital Development Goals for Cities.

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16:10h
Thematic Roundtable | | SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS | | Living & Inclusion |

Digital Equity in Action: How Can Cities Make Innovation Work for Everyone?

Aline Matta
Aline Matta UN-Habitat Head of Data and Innovation Section and UNITAC Speaker
Chiara Venturini
Chiara Venturini Eurocities Head of Digital Transformation and Economic Development Moderator
Peter van Waart
Peter van Waart Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Senior researcher Speaker
Caroline Zorn
Caroline Zorn Association for the Development of Transport, Environment and Traffic President Speaker
Jordi Castellana Gamisans
Jordi Castellana Gamisans Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona Vice President of International Relations and Digital Metropolis Speaker
Anastasia Sukhoroslova
Anastasia Sukhoroslova All Things Urban | GeoSpatial Hub Founder & CEO Moderator

#AI Workforce Transformation, #Digital Divide, #Digital Rights, #Equality, #Social Inclusion

2026-11-04 16:10 2026-11-04 16:55 Europe/Madrid Digital Equity in Action: How Can Cities Make Innovation Work for Everyone?

In increasingly digital cities, opportunity is shaped by more than connectivity—it depends on who has the access, skills, and rights to participate fully. While digital technologies are transforming economies and public services, they also risk deepening existing inequalities if inclusion is not addressed from the outset. Cities are beginning to take a more holistic approach, combining infrastructure, education, and rights-based frameworks to expand access to digital opportunity. As AI reshapes the workforce and decision-making systems, the challenge is not only to bridge divides, but to build inclusive digital ecosystems where innovation supports social equity, economic participation, and individual empowerment.

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