Smart Urban Initiatives & Capabilities
Thursday 19.3
15:15 16:30
Art Hall
City pitches, best practices and dialogue on smart, sustainable transition in mid-sized explorative cities
This session brings together mid-sized European cities Águeda, Guimarães and Mechelen to explore how concrete urban initiatives and local capabilities can accelerate sustainable transition. Through short case examples, city pitches and interactive dialogue, the session highlights practical, place-based solutions, collaborative governance and experimentation that support climate neutrality and resilient urban development. The focus is on shared challenges, transferable practices and the role of cities as active drivers of systemic change.
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Smart Urban Initiatives & Capabilities
Session moderator
European Urban Development Expert (EUI & URBACT)
Speakers
Policy Advisor, Climate Team, City of Mechelen
Board of the Guimarães 26 – European Green Capital
Head of Office, Sustainability, Tourism and Climate Action Division, City of Águeda (European Green Leaf 2026)
Mission Board Member of EU Climate Adaptation & EU Climate Pact, Research Director at University of Vaasa
Organized by
Suvi Aho
Strategy manager