Sandra Baer

President/CEO/Owner | Personal Cities Washington, United States of America

Biography

Sessions

12:15h

High-Level Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Inclusive and Equitable Cities: What We Need and What We Lack?

Maimunah Binti Mohd Sharif Kuala Lumpur City Council Mayor Speaker

Sandra Baer Personal Cities President/CEO/Owner Chair

Jeff Merritt World Economic Forum Head of Urban Transformation, Member of Executive Committee Speaker

Salem Al-Huraish Saudi Aramco Senior Vice President, Community Services Speaker

#Citizens' Engagement, #Policies, #Social Inclusion, #Urban Global Agendas, #Wellbeing

2025-11-05 12:15 2025-11-05 13:05 Europe/Madrid Inclusive and Equitable Cities: What We Need and What We Lack?

As global tensions and inequalities deepen, the role of cities as spaces for opportunity becomes essential. By embracing forward-thinking policies and a strong focus on wellbeing, governments are advancing towards fostering cities where individuals and communities can truly thrive. Smart cities, guided by inclusive governance and the responsible use of emerging technologies, can guarantee access to essential resources and become powerful engines for prosperity and fulfilling urban life.

Main Stage

Wed 5 12:15h - 13:05h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed

16:10h

Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO

Governance for Smarter Growth: Innovation and Digital Futures

Sandra Baer Personal Cities President/CEO/Owner Chair

Veronika Cerna Twenty Communications / Scalable Cities CEO Speaker

Diana Rocío Celis Mora Bogota's ICT Office Counselor Speaker

Alfred Gaisie Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly Municipal Chief Executive Speaker

Ana Pereira Ubiwhere Head of R&I Speaker

Katie Adnams JACOBS Associate Director - Smart Places & Digital Infrastructure Speaker

#Agile Governance, #Collaboration, #Digital Economy, #Innovation Hubs

2025-11-05 16:10 2025-11-05 16:55 Europe/Madrid Governance for Smarter Growth: Innovation and Digital Futures

Cities are at the forefront of balancing economic growth, sustainability and digital transformation. Innovation hubs and forward-looking governance strategies are becoming essential to foster prosperity and resilience. This session will bring together urban leaders and innovators to explain how cities are embracing digitalization and new models of governance to accelerate sustainable development, drive innovation and ensure long-term economic vitality.

Stage: People - First

Wed 5 16:10h - 16:55h Stage: People - First All Passes