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Wim de Kinderen

Programme Director European Affairs at Brainport Development | ENoLL Brussels, Belgium

Biography

Wim De Kinderen represents Brainport Eindhoven in Brussels, focusing on EU policy, lobbying, and projects. With deep expertise in regional development, he connects with key EU networks like ENoLL, Vanguard, Eurocities, ERRIN, and OASC.

Sessions

15:10h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

The Alliance Advantage: Why Cities Thrive Through Collaboration

Lolly Bowean The Ford Foundation Program Officer Chair

Debra Lam Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (Georgia Tech) Founding Executive Director Speaker

Külle Tärnov FinEst Centre for Smart Cities Head of Innovation Speaker

Wim de Kinderen ENoLL Programme Director European Affairs at Brainport Development Speaker

Livia Schaeffer Nonose United Nations Innovation Technology Accelerator for Cities (UNITAC) Technology and Innovation Specialist Speaker

#Citizens' Engagement, #City-to-City Cooperation, #Public-private Partnership

2025-11-05 15:10 2025-11-05 16:00 Europe/Madrid The Alliance Advantage: Why Cities Thrive Through Collaboration

Cities play a vital role on the global stage, not only as home to the majority of society’s stakeholders but also as hubs for inclusive dialogue and grassroots engagement and empowerment. This roundtable will examine how cities are amplifying their voices to defend democratic values while fostering collaboration and coordinated efforts across all levels of governance and sectors.

Stage: People - First

Wed 5 15:10h - 16:00h Stage: People - First All Passes