COMING UP IN SCEWC24

LIVING & INCLUSION

Here you’ll find all the content relating to living & inclusion that will be covered at #SCEWC23.

LIVING & INCLUSION

Everyone may have a different idea of what a livable city is, but it generally hinges on a combination of factors that contribute to a good quality of life for all its residents. Providing for basic needs and ensuring the affordability of housing, reliable healthcare, and education as well as a sustainable infrastructure and secure environment is essential.

But things evolve and cities need to adjust. So, what strategies can they adopt to strike a balance between fostering a better life, protecting citizen’s rights, and adapting to the ever-changing urban landscape?

Industry Partners leading the way for the sector:

KEY ISSUES AT THE CENTER OF THE DEBATE

Livable Cities

How are cities adjusting to evolving urban dynamics to meet the needs of their residents effectively?

What strategies can cities adopt to guarantee equitable access to essential resources for all their citizens?

Key topics: Housing, Cities for All, Access to Resources, Safer Cities

Social Justice

How do cities ensure the protection of human rights for all residents?

What measures can cities implement to address the diverse aspects of human security within their governance frameworks?

Key topics: Human Rights, Health, Education/Knowledge, Democracy

Closing the Gap

What obstacles arise in urban environments that hinder equality and inclusion, and how can cities address them?

In what ways can local governments promote social justice and inclusion to ensure equal access to opportunities and resources?

Key topics: Digital Divide, Migrant People, Gender Equality, Social Inequality

2024 CONGRESS

SPEAKERS ON STAGE

A sneak peek of the roster that will take the #SCEWC24 stage!

Orna Rosenfeld
—

Housing and Urban Affairs Advisor

Aawatif Hayar
—

Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, Government of Morocco

Patrycja Sasnal
—

Executive Director, University of California Los Angeles

Amaya Celaya Alvarez
—

Advisor, European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Maria-Noel Vaeza
—

Regional Director, UN Women for the Americas and the Caribbean

Ayona Datta
—

Professor, UCL London

Jordan Davis
—

Executive Director, Smart Columbus

Takehiko Nagumo
—

Executive Director, Smart City Institute Japan

—

HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS

Delve into key issues with world-renowned opinion leaders

08 NOV

13:35 - 15:15H

GREEN ROOM

Equity & Health

Thematic Roundatble

Burning Debate

09 NOV

11:15 - 12:00H

AUDITORIUM

Smart Governance Responding to Citizen’s Needs

High-Level Roundatble

CO-CREATED SESSIONS

Centering People in Smart Cities

07 NOV | 12:00 | Tomorrow.Building Room

Co-created with
UN Habitat

More info

The Future of Green Buildings

07 NOV | 16:45 | Tomorrow.Building Room

Co-created with
World Economic Forum

More info

Barcelona Declaration: European Cities for European Policymaking and Democracy

08 NOV | 12:45 | Auditorium

Co-created with
Eurocities

More info

2023 EXPO

Some of the organizations specializing in Living & Inclusion that previously exhibited at the event.

– ¡LA COLMENA QUE DICE SÍ!
– ANDYAMO
– ASSOCIACIÓ XARXA D’ECONOMIA SOLIDÀRIA (XES)
– CISCO
– CITY AS A PLATFORM – TORONTO
– COCOMMUNS
– CREATIVECHAIN
– FACIL’ITI
– FAIRBNB
– FIWARE
– FREE KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTE
– GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
– IDEAS4CHANGE
– INDRA
– LA COMUNIFICADORA
– LEADING CITIES
– LOSONNANTE
– MASTERCARD
– OUISHARE
– SALUSCOOP
– SHARING CITIES ALLIANCE
– SHARING CITIES SWEDEN
– TEIXIDORA
– WIKILOC

PARTNERS

Leading organizations that shared their expertise at #SCEWC23

PARTNERS

SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS

STRATEGIC ORGANIZATIONS

COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS

2023 PARTICIPANTS

ATTENDEE PROFILES

Discover some of the roles specializing in living & inclusion that were present at the event last year.

Chairman Committee of Education,Science, Culture and Sport Affairs
Commissioner for Housing Policy
Deputy Mayor for Social Rights
Director of Housing
Director of Public Services and Healthcare
Director of Social Services
Head of Circular Economy
Head of People Engagement & Social Collaboration
Head of Public Works and Housing Department
Head of Social Economy
Head of Society Affairs
Head of Youth & Education
Manager of the Migrant Assistance Plan
Senior Director of the Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity

PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES

A selection of the public sector representatives who took part in #SCEWC23!

Minister responsible for Employment and Vocational Training, Digital Transition, Local Authorities, and Animal Welfare

Government of Brussels

Belgium

Digital Equity Officer

City of Boston

United States of America

Head of Health and Social Affairs Department

Municipality of Sopot

Poland

City Councillor and Head of the Department of Communal Services

City of Munich

Germany

Smart Docklands Technology and Engagement Manager

City of Dublin

Ireland

Chief Smart Cities Officer

City of Firenze
Italy

Head of Citizen Service

Municipality of Tórshavn

Faroe Islands

Director of the Knowledge Society Office

City of Barcelona

Spain

Head of Employment and Skills

City of Leeds

United Kingdom

Human Rights Secretary

Prefeitura municipal de Pindamonhangaba

Brazil

Head of Department of Citizen Participation and Digital Perspective

City of Wetzlar

Germany

General Director of Digital Services and Citizen Experience

Government of Catalonia

Spain

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

A selection of the extensive program of 2023 Breakout Sessions related to this track.

Empowering Allyship: Practical Tips for Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

Uncover practical tips to be an effective ally to women entrepreneurs and foster an inclusive environment for their success. We will share strategies to empower investors, entrepreneurs, and accelerator leaders to support women and dismantle biases in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join us for a more equitable and prosperous future.
More info

Inclusive Communities through Data: UK Entrepreneurs Empowering Change

Join this UK Government hosted session to explore how UK entrepreneurs are leveraging data to bridge gaps, enhance accessibility, and empower communities. Gain insights, practical guidance, and ethical considerations for creating inclusive societies through data-driven strategies.Speakers: Mark Martin, UK Black Tech; Priya Guliani, EarthID; Tanuvi Ethunandan, Data Dupoly; Alejandro Quinto, Yeme Tech; Karen Burns, Fyma; Sam Chapman, The Floow.
More info

Transforming Time Uses in Our Cities

Urban policy does not usually include time use as a key factor, and yet cities are constantly trying to influence it. By adding new and faster mobility routes, providing childcare that saves time to caregivers, or applying the famous 15-minute city concept which connects time and space, cities change the everyday life of their citizens. Time policies allow cities to innovate by placing time at the centre of the urban agenda.
More info

Sustainable Proximities in Practice: Exploring Tools and Learning from Cities

The session will focus on best practices and share learnings from current urban initiatives focusing on the implementation of sustainable proximities. It will showcase a series of global interactive tools to put proximity into practice and give an introduction to a new digital proximity toolbox.
More info