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Jeff Merritt

Head of Urban Transformation; Member of Executive Committee | World Economic Forum San Francisco, United States of America

Biography

Jeff Merritt is an internationally recognized expert in urban development, emerging tech and government innovation with 25+ years of experience driving social change globally. At the World Economic Forum, he leads a global team advancing public-private collaboration in cities. Previously, he was New York City’s first-ever Director of Innovation.

Sessions

15:25h

High-Level Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Leadership in Action: Crafting Safe and Tech-Forward Cities

Sarah Murray Freelance Writer and Journalist Moderator/Presenter

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

Andrea Sorri Axis Communications EMEA Smart City Business Development Manager Speaker

Maria-Noel Vaeza ONU Mujeres Regional Director from Americas and Caribe Speaker

Hazem Galal PwC Global Leader, Cities and Local Government and Smart Mobility Co-Leader Speaker

#GovTech, #Innovation Ecosystems, #Urban safety

06-11-2024 15:25 06-11-2024 16:10 Europe/Madrid Leadership in Action: Crafting Safe and Tech-Forward Cities

Can new technologies help build resilient, secure, and forward-thinking urban environments? How can local leaders spearhead this technological revolution? Strategic governance is essential for seamlessly integrating cutting-edge tech into city life while ensuring robust security frameworks. As policymakers are pivotal in fostering innovation, safeguarding digital infrastructure, and protecting citizen data, this high-level roundtable will debate how effective governance can create innovative, secure, and vibrant cities for the future.

This session will feature the participation of our global partners Axis Communitacions, PwC

Hall 3 | Congress: Auditorium

Wed 6 15:25h - 16:10h Hall 3 | Congress: Auditorium Full Congress Pass

09:45h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Reinventing Cities: Public-Private Collaboration for Sustainable Urban Regeneration

Costanza De Stefani C40 Cities Reinventing Cities Project Manager Chair

Margarita Chiclana Unexum Real Estate CEO of Unexum Real Estate Speaker

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

Kamma Thordarson City of Reykjavik Project Manager, Urban and Economic Development Speaker

Elena Andreoni City of Rome Architect PhD Speaker

#Collaboration, #Decarbonisation, #Green Cities, #PPP, #Urban Resilience

06-11-2024 09:45 06-11-2024 10:30 Europe/Madrid Reinventing Cities: Public-Private Collaboration for Sustainable Urban Regeneration

Cities and the private sector must join forces to develop a zero-carbon, resilient, and inclusive urban regeneration model. What are the strategies that cities can uptake? What is the private sector’s role? This session will showcase best practices and flagship urban regeneration projects including Reinventing Cities - a powerful initiative involving 30 global cities and over 3500 businesses to date.

Hall 3 | Congress: Tomorrow.Building Room

Wed 6 09:45h - 10:30h Hall 3 | Congress: Tomorrow.Building Room Tomorrow.Building & Full Congress passes