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I once again attended the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. I learned a lot from various people on-site, and I extend my thanks to everyone I met. I've heard a range of opinions about this year’s SCEWC, but my perspective is very positive. This year, in particular, it offered a chance to reaffirm that the sustainable development of a city is built by merging the unique creativities of individuals. I felt that this event was evolving into a “bazaar” open to new ideas and innovation. The term “smart city” is used here as a general noun, and its meaning is intentionally being updated. It is shifting from simply referring to "city" toward a broader concept of "ecosystem." This year’s theme, “LIVE BETTER,” reflects this shift.  This is likely both a guiding principle for this large event and a global trend in urban development. I also sensed how close-knit, tangible innovations can, in turn, spark trans-local possibilities. Perhaps it’s time to replace the term “global” with “trans-local” or “trans-cultural”. City of Barcelona booth demonstrated true leadership, openly sharing specific practices, processes, and outcomes as quickly as possible with many others. It was very clear. I felt that we, as Japanese, need to carefully consider its significance. I truly hope to return to this city again next year. My heartfelt thanks go out to everyone I had the pleasure of meeting. #SCEWC24 #smart #city #innovation #ecosystem #barcelona

🚀 My insights from the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona! Initially, I faced a dilemma as the DANA had severely impacted Valencia and its surroundings. It felt contradictory to attend an event focused on solutions for climate neutrality while witnessing the devastation caused by massive rains. However, I realized that this was precisely the place to be. Often, the adoption of new technologies to support climate neutrality strategies is seen as a "nice to have" rather than an urgent necessity. The reality is quite the opposite. Every community must integrate digitalisation into their strategies and leverage available technologies to accelerate our sustainability goals as committed to in the EU Green Deal. Building these strategies carefully and moving from pilot projects to real deployments is crucial. This can only happen if political and strategic teams prioritize digitalisation. It is imperative to recognize digitalisation as an urgent priority today. During the congress, I had the opportunity to have two sessions with Helen Köpman, the Deputy Head of Unit - AI for Societal Good, with the Smart Communities Network and with experts in different fields such as procurement (Intellera Consulting - Eliana Gerardi), interoperability (Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities (OASC) - Michael Mulquin) or the largest network from European Cities (Eurocities - Lucía Garrido ) between others. During these sessions, we were able to discuss how to help communities and cities on their digitalisation and procurement journey. 🔍 Poll: What do you think is the biggest barrier to adopting digital solutions for climate neutrality? (Please comment) 1. Lack of funding 2. Political will 3. Technical expertise 4. Public awareness Thank you to all the partners and stakeholders I met during the expo for inspiring my daily activities. This motivation drives my work and commitment to making a tangible impact.

🔧 City #resilience isn’t just a vision — it’s an operational mandate. At Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, we’ll be showcasing MISTO, a #ResilienceTech solution. From managing resources with precision to optimizing city responses in real time, #MISTO is built to ensure that city operations can withstand anything that comes their way. Stop by the Stand 30 in Pavilion 3 to explore how resilient city management begins with the right tools, insights, and partnerships. Let’s discuss how smart operations lay the foundation for a resilient future.  #SCEWC24 #Barcelona #SmartCity #Digitalization

🌱Cities, regions and companies from around the world showcased their solutions for a sustainable smart #future city at the Smart City Expo World Congress / Tomorrow. Mobility. 🌟 A promising trend was the focus on #private-public collaboration to address the challenges #cities face. This approach harnesses the creativity of companies, and companies can use collaboration to bring useful #innovations tailored to the real needs of cities. #TMWC24 #TommorowMobility #SmartCity #SustainableCities

It’s a wrap on the amazing #SmartCityBarcelona! After 1 week of preparation, 2 days on-site and countless inspiring moments, here’s a quick recap. 🔎 Preparation - Our team targeted 42 companies and sent 15+ invites for on-site meetings—huge kudos to Rumyana Yotova for the heavy lifting and thorough exhibitor research! 🎉 Reality: ✅ 4 meetings held with pre-selected companies ✅ 3 potential new engagements 🤞 ✅ 60+ on-site conversations ✅ 43 new LinkedIn connections and 19 business cards—great to see LinkedIn replacing traditional cards! ✅ 2 days on-site = 32,000 steps walked at expo floors + 13.5km ☀️ 🏃♀️ through beautiful Barcelona 💡 Key Insights: The future of urban mobility has high costs—€1.5 trillion according to EIT Urban Mobility — but the impact will be transformative: active mobility, strengthened public transit, and Low Emission Zones are essential for creating sustainable and liveable cities. With 25,771 attendees, 1,150 exhibitors, and 632 speakers, #TomorrowMobility proved that the momentum for smart, sustainable cities is unstoppable. Can’t wait to see what the 2025 edition brings! At Tumba Solutions, we’re looking forward to forging new synergies in #UrbanMobility. If you’re tackling a mobility challenge or looking for tailored tech solutions, let’s connect to explore potential collaborations. 🚀 #UrbanInnovation #ActiveMobility #SustainableCities #TMWC24 #SmartCities #EITUrbanMobility

🌍 Urban Technology Alliance is proud to announce its participation as an official collaborating organization at the upcoming Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 🏙️, 5-7 November, Barcelona. During these 3 days, UTA will host a booth alongside some of its members, including Kentyou, Latitudo 40, RealSim, Nagoya University, and others. Together, we will showcase a diverse range of recent and ongoing initiatives and projects. This collaborative space will provide an excellent platform for our members to present their innovative work in areas such as:  🚗 mobility,  🚦 road safety,  🏙️ 3D digital twins,  🌡️ AI-based urban heat island modeling, and more. ✨ A Highlight of the Expo: The UTA Agora Event on November 6: "NetZero Cities: Public Transportation and Personal Mobility" 🌱 The Agora event, hosted by UTA in collaboration with the Smart City Institute Japan, will discuss the topic "NetZero Cities: Public Transportation and Personal Mobility." It will bring together leading cities and experts to explore the role of sustainable transportation in achieving NetZero goals 🌿. The session will feature cities such as Utsunomiya (Japan), which recently completed a NetZero LRT system 🚋, and Grenoble-Alpes Métropole (France) 🇫🇷, a leader in reimagining its transportation network as part of a broader sustainability initiative 🚉. The discussion will focus on real-world deployments, examining both successes and challenges, and how these efforts align with broader city goals for sustainability and healthy urban living 🌍🏙️. This event promises to offer valuable insights into how cities can transform their transportation networks to meet NetZerotargets while supporting wider urban sustainability objectives 🌱. 🔗 To stay updated on this event and others happening at the SCEWC24! ✨ : https://lnkd.in/dnM9Efg #urbanmobility #bettercities #DigitalTwins #trafficmanagement #AI #NetZero #SCEWC24

It was a fantastic experience attending the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 at Fira Barcelona, where our colleagues Beatriu Tenas Torres and Olivia Cerda from the ESG team at ALG-Minsait. They were invited by Dassault Systèmes to attend the event and present their valuable work in these areas. The event provided a unique opportunity to explore new approaches that are shaping the future of urban living, with AI at the core of advancements in transportation and sustainability. We also participated in insightful conferences such as Tomorrow’s Blue Economy, where industry leaders from sector shared their vision for sustainable #ports and the in a greener future. With international reach, the Smart City Expo had strong representation from EU countries, the Middle East (especially Saudi Arabia), and Asia. From South America, Chile and Curitiba, Brazil, showcased their sustainability and innovation efforts, contributing their valuable insights on the global stage. The event reminded us that the future of our cities and infrastructures is not only about technology, but about collaboration and innovative solutions for a more sustainable tomorrow. #SmartCityExpo #Sustainability #Innovation #AI #Mobility #EnvironmentalImpact #BlueEconomy #ALG #DassaultSystèmes #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport #GlobalEvent #Transportation

🎉 Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 🎉 🟠 Stamatia Rizou, R&D Manager SingularLogic, participated in an esteemed panel today at the Orange Agora of the SCEWC. Together with experts Helen Köpman, Inês Ramos, Guido. Acchioni, and Eelco Kruizinga, they discussed about the implementation of digital solutions for building sustainable and resilient cities. 🟩 This is a unique opportunity to interact with experts, ask questions, and gain practical insights to kickstart or advance your city’s digitalization journey. Learn how to make cities smarter, more sustainable, and better equipped to face future challenges. 👉 More about the session: Digitalisation for a Sustainable and Resilient Future for Cities | SCEWC 5-7 NOV 2024 BUILDSPACE Horizon Project #SingularLogic #SingularLogicRnD #SCEWC2024 #smartcities #sustainability #resilience #digitalization #innovation

What sustainable mobility events are happening this week ? 🤔 🚨Don't forget, you can claim your discount code as a member of the MobilityMakers.co community by sending an email to community@mobilitymakers.co 🚨 ⚫  |  Smart City Expo World Congress Every year, the Smart City Expo convenes a diverse crowd of industry executives, government leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to move cities towards a better future. They spur powerful connections across the whole global ecosystem that are vital to achieving the mission that keeps us going – enabling a better life for everyone. Learn more about this event 👉 https://lnkd.in/etDvZdxk 🟢   |  Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress Join the Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress on 5 - 7th November at Barcelona, Spain. This event is a platform for discussing zero-emission, connected, cooperative, and automated mobility models, championing more efficient ways to get around our streets and helping us to MOVE BETTER. Learn more about this event 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu-x8dkf More #MobilityEvents 👉 https://lnkd.in/erpcrwG5 #SustainableMobility #SmartCityExpo #TomorrowMobility #UrbanInnovation #ZeroEmission

Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 D-7 🗓️ Imagine a future where cities reduce power consumption by 50% one day to the next, leveraging a multi-application, secure and scalable solution 🌐. What if this same technology could be expanded to detect gas and water leaks, contributing to environmental #sustainability🌍? And what if this solution could also be used to monitor environmental conditions like air quality, noise, traffic and parking, as well as alerting citizens to potential hazards, ultimately enhancing public safety? Imagine no more—join Itron, Inc. at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, November 5-7 to discuss how our solutions are helping cities worldwide to become more connected, more sustainable, and more resilient in the face of climate change, rising expectations and increased urbanization. Visit Us at Booth B61 in Hall 3 of Fira Barcelona Discover our latest innovations in smart city solutions and learn how we're helping cities worldwide achieve their sustainability and efficiency goals. Not registered yet? Follow this link to secure your pass and be part of this transformative experience! https://bit.ly/4e0DWOI Florian Sartral Oscar Marquez Nadia Di Marco Garry Cox Firas Slika Emanuele Morgavi Arnaud Philibert Nicola Brigati Jorge Ferreira Duarte Cédric Pravaz Dan Evans Laura Clerkin Diba Babacar Jessica Juliette Kamps Brian McGuigan Nicolas LE JEAN Tim Claes Fabrice DUDOGNON