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Cristina Gómez García-Reyes

Lead, Urban Innovation, Business Development | World Economic Forum Geneva, Switzerland

Biography

Cristina leads Urban Innovation at the World Economic Forum, accelerating ventures that reshape cities and strengthen local economies. She has worked across public, private, and non-profit sectors on urban biodiversity, tech-enabled SDG delivery, and global convenings on sustainable growth. Her focus areas include strategy execution, science diplomacy, and sustainable finance.

Sessions

10:30h

Thematic Keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

Where are cities today in Lighting transition

Cristina Gómez García-Reyes World Economic Forum Lead, Urban Innovation, Business Development Moderator

Pedro Pinto Signify Vice President of Public Smart Lighting business Speaker

#Adaptation, #Energy Infrastructure, #Public Space, #Smart Street Lighting, #Urban Resilience

2025-11-06 10:30 2025-11-06 10:50 Europe/Madrid Where are cities today in Lighting transition

In the context of "Adaptation and Resilence," this talk will share findings from a recent Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) survey assessing the current state of lighting infrastructure in cities worldwide. We will explore how cities can leverage their lighting systems as a critical component to adapt to climate change and building urban resilient communities.

Stage: Clean Cities

Thu 6 10:30h - 10:50h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes

10:50h

Thematic Keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

Urban Adaptation: Building Resilient and Vibrant Cities

Cristina Gómez García-Reyes World Economic Forum Lead, Urban Innovation, Business Development Moderator

Esteban Leon UN-Habitat Head of City Resilience Global Programme Speaker

#Climate Adaptation, #Climate Finance, #Urban Resilience

2025-11-06 10:50 2025-11-06 11:10 Europe/Madrid Urban Adaptation: Building Resilient and Vibrant Cities

With urbanization accelerating worldwide, cities’ resilience is no longer optional. Esteban León explores how urban areas can anticipate, adapt, and thrive amid social, economic, and environmental challenges, embedding flexibility, inclusiveness, and sustainability at the core of urban development.

Stage: Clean Cities

Thu 6 10:50h - 11:10h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes

13:05h

Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO

Powering Green Cities for a Sustainable Environment

Cristina Gómez García-Reyes World Economic Forum Lead, Urban Innovation, Business Development Moderator

Jiayan Wang CSG Guangdong Power Grid Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau General Manager of Digitization Department Speaker

Olga Chepelianskaia UNICITI Urban and Climate Change Expert Speaker

Olga Morales Segura Mayor of the City of Viladecans President of the Innpulso Network Speaker

Raúl Jorge Municipalidad de San Salvador de Jujuy Intendente Speaker

#Climate Adaptation, #Energy Efficiency, #Sustainable Built Environment, #Urban Resilience

2025-11-04 13:05 2025-11-04 13:50 Europe/Madrid Powering Green Cities for a Sustainable Environment

Cities are reimagining services and infrastructures to strengthen sustainability. As urban environments evolve, smart resource management, resilient systems, and green planning are key to shaping tomorrow’s cities. This session explores how energy innovation and urban strategies drive cleaner, more adaptive, and sustainable communities.

Stage: Clean Cities

Tue 4 13:05h - 13:50h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes