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Tue Apr 26

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Tue Apr 26
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM EDT / 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM Your local time   (10 min)
FT Opening Remarks
Online

9:10 AM
9:10 AM - 9:35 AM EDT / 1:10 PM - 1:35 PM Your local time   (25 min)
Opening Keynote Interview: Outlook on the bipartisan infrastructure deal:
Progress to date and what to expect next
Online

9:40 AM
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM EDT / 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM Your local time   (50 min)
Panel Discussion: Existing and new funding and financing models for smart cities
in the US
Online

The US infrastructure bill was long overdue. There has been a case for major
infrastructure reinvestment and modernization in the US for many years now. The
bill has the potential to greatly expand smart city projects across the US.
Nonetheless, city modernization and digitization is an extremely complex and
costly process, therefore a thought-out approach to federal funding and
financing is critical. This session will examine different funding and financing
models, and the best partnerships that can be formed to access federal funding
and make the best use of these resources. 

Clarence Anthony
CEO and Executive Director
National League of Cities
Anna Gross
TMT Correspondent
Financial Times
Moderator
10:35 AM
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM EDT / 2:35 PM - 3:00 PM Your local time   (25 min)
Fireside Chat: How the city becomes a smart city: The role of private and public
sector partnerships
Online
Matthew Britt
General Manager, Smart Cities & Communities
Honeywell
11:05 AM
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM EDT / 3:05 PM - 3:30 PM Your local time   (25 min)
City Innovation Case Study: Singapore’s transformation story : The city of
innovations
Online

Singapore is a small city state of about 5.7 million which is severely land and
resource scarce. It is barely half the size of metropolitan London and was a
nation of slum and squatters in the 1950s. Despite its constraints, this small
city state has grown to become an international, thriving modern metropolis and
is also one of the most liveable cities in Asia. Its people enjoy a clean and
green environment, are well served by highly efficient and reliable
infrastructure/services, and has one of the highest home ownership rates in the
world.

How did this transformation happen? Prof Cheong Koon Hean shares Singapore’s
transformation story and how it continues to innovate to meet its many
challenges. The city state continues to prepare for a post pandemic future and
to tackle existential challenges from climate change. The Singapore case study
is interesting as it mirrors the many challenges faced by cities all over the
world today.

Cheong Koon Hean
Chair
Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities
11:35 AM
11:35 AM - 12:25 PM EDT / 3:35 PM - 4:25 PM Your local time   (50 min)
Panel Discussion: The resilient digital city: Building effective safeguards
against cyber threats
Online

As the pressure for cities to digitise grows, so does the need to be resilient
against cyber-attacks. The Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology
(OT) have immensely improved efficiencies in urban areas and helped to solve
multiple critical challenges such as traffic, pollution, waste management, crime
and crowding. However, the more complexity is introduced to municipal systems,
the more vulnerable they become. This session will discuss what steps city
officials need to take to better understand the threats they are exposed to, how
to secure their assets, and how to effectively respond to cyber attacks.

Kimberly LaGrue
Chief Information Officer
City of New Orleans
Grace Simrall
Chief of Civic Innovation & Technology
Louisville Metro Government
12:30 PM
Tue Apr 26, 12:30 PM - Sat Apr 30, 1:20 PM EDT / Tue Apr 26, 4:30 PM - Sat Apr
30, 5:20 PM Your local time   (96 hours, 50 min)
Panel Discussion: Managing disaster risk: How to build an effective city
resilience program
Online

From devastating climate events to a global economy shattering pandemic - if
there is anything humanity has learned over the past two years is that the
future is uncertain. Creating and nurturing a culture of preparedness and
resiliency is essential for longevity. Cities need to be proactive and seek out
opportunities to finance projects that could be critical in the event of a
devastating natural disaster. In this session, we will discuss what steps cities
need to take to plan for climate events, and how to ensure these programs
protect the most vulnerable citizens.

Sameh Wahba
Global Director, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land Global
Practice,
The World Bank
Laurian Farrell
Regional Director, North America
Resilient Cities Network
Jane Gilbert
Chief Heat Officer
Miami-Dade County
1:25 PM
1:25 PM - 1:50 PM EDT / 5:25 PM - 5:50 PM Your local time   (25 min)
City Innovation Case Study
Online

1:55 PM
1:55 PM - 2:20 PM EDT / 5:55 PM - 6:20 PM Your local time   (25 min)
Fireside Chat: The purpose and use of the built environment: Is it time to
rethink our urban landscapes from the ground up?
Online
George Hammond
Property Correspondent
Financial Times
Moderator
Carlo Ratti
Director, Department of Urban Studies and Planning
MIT
2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM EDT / 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM Your local time   (50 min)
Panel Discussion: Decarbonizing the built environment to meet net-zero goals
Online

Buildings - because of how they are built and used - are responsible for 40 % of
global carbon emissions, making them a significant part of the problem. But can
they be part of the solution? What new solutions can be adopted to support green
project execution? What is needed from technology solutions and the financial
sector to support the electrification of buildings? 

George Hammond
Property Correspondent
Financial Times
Moderator
Laura Jay
Regional Director for North America
C40 Cities
Elizabeth Thompson
Vice President, Customer Experience and LEED Support
U.S. Green Building Council
Donnel Baird
Founder
BlocPower
3:25 PM
3:25 PM - 4:15 PM EDT / 7:25 PM - 8:15 PM Your local time   (50 min)
Panel Discussion: Creating policies and infrastructure to enable economic
participation
Online

Millions of people across the country choose to participate economically by
 working for themselves. The contribution small and micro businesses make to
 economies is significant, and their success is critical to the economic growth
and resilience of the communities in which they operate. However, due to the
lack of data and voice in prominent policy meetings, the positive impact of SMEs
 often goes unnoticed. This group needs the support from cities, as much as
cities need them. This session will address what can be done to support the
infrastructure for small businesses to thrive. 

Sylvie Gallier Howard
Founder & CEO
Equitable Cities Consulting
4:20 PM
4:20 PM - 4:45 PM EDT / 8:20 PM - 8:45 PM Your local time   (25 min)
Fireside Chat: New urban demographics in North America: What does high
population movement mean to the shape and size of cities?
Online

4:45 PM
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM EDT / 8:45 PM - 8:55 PM Your local time   (10 min)
FT Closing Remarks
Online

Wed Apr 27
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM EDT / 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM Your local time   (10 min)
FT Opening Remarks
Online

9:10 AM
9:10 AM - 9:35 AM EDT / 1:10 PM - 1:35 PM Your local time   (25 min)
Opening Keynote Interview: COP26 and decarbonization: Creating a realistic
vision of sustainable urban life
Online

9:40 AM
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM EDT / 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM Your local time   (50 min)
Panel Discussion: How can public transit reinvent its business model and meet
the needs of the modern citizen?
Online

As citizens recover from devastating lockdowns and rush back to metro and bus
stops to make their trips to offices, restaurants and theatres, the public
transit system is at a crossroads. Often heavily subsidised, wasteful, and
poorly operated, US public transit systems must reinvent themselves to meet the
needs of modern citizens. As cities make a comeback from the pandemic slump and
the Biden administration's substantial infrastructure bill starts to take shape,
it is time to lay out a concrete vision and sound business model for public
transport in the US.

Peter Campbell
Global Motor Industry Correspondent
Financial Times
Moderator
Robin Chase
Co-founder
New Urban Mobility Alliance and Zipcar
Shoshana Lew
Executive Director
Colorado Department of Transportation
Adie Tomer
Senior Fellow, Metropolitan Infrastructure Initiative
Brookings Metro
10:35 AM
10:35 AM - 11:35 AM EDT / 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM Your local time   (1 hour)
Panel Discussion: The electrification of urban mobility
Online

Climate change fueled the demand for cleaner transportation. However, the
eMobility ecosystem is only now coming of age. The electrification of mobility
can only be achieved if the government, commuters and private sector
stakeholders work together towards this common goal. The goal, which is now
becoming somewhat time-sensitive. Policymakers need to fulfil ambitious
decarbonization goals whilst meeting citizens' needs for efficient and
affordable transportation, all the while creating attractive business
opportunities for the private sector during this transition. While the
development of electric vehicles and electric mobility continues, what role does
each stakeholder need to play in order to speed up the eMobility evolution? What
more can be done to support development and infrastructure of the greener modes
of transport such as trains, buses, bikes, scooters, etc.?

Peter Campbell
Global Motor Industry Correspondent
Financial Times
Moderator
Toks Omishakin
Secretary
California State Transportation Agency
Chris Snyder
CEO Europe and Global SVP of Expansion
Via
11:40 AM
11:40 AM - 12:05 PM EDT / 3:40 PM - 4:05 PM Your local time   (25 min)
Fireside Chat: What is the realistic journey to lower carbon transportation
systems?
Online
Justin Jacobs
Houston Correspondent
Financial Times
Moderator
Mark Nelson
Executive Vice President, Downstream & Chemicals
Chevron
12:10 PM
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM EDT / 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM Your local time   (50 min)
Panel Discussion: How can cities become a driving force behind energy
transition?
Online

A swift and effective transition to renewable energy is essential for managing
the worst of climate change. Cities are major polluters, thus, they are a
critical part of the solution. How can cities become a driving force in
addressing climate change and driving energy transition efforts forward? This
session will discuss what city governments need to consider when building their
energy transition roadmaps and how to attract the investment needed to implement
ambitious and costly energy transition plans.

Derek Brower
US Energy Editor
Financial Times
Moderator
Lauren Faber O'Connor
Chief Sustainability Officer
Office of Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti
1:05 PM
1:05 PM - 1:15 PM EDT / 5:05 PM - 5:15 PM Your local time   (10 min)
Panel Framer
Online
Doug Wright
President & CEO
Honeywell Building Technologies
Anna Gross
TMT Correspondent
Financial Times
Moderator
1:15 PM
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EDT / 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Your local time   (45 min)
Panel Discussion: Enabling digital transition through collaboration: Connecting
city governments and innovators to develop scalable and replicable solutions
Online

The infrastructure and integration of systems are critical for cities that are
embarking on their digitization journey. There is no shortage of suppliers keen
to offer new technology and data solutions to city governments. However, the
integration of thousands of unique applications and systems designed to connect
cities has its own challenges.This session will explore the collaborative
efforts that are needed between innovators and government to  identify a city’s
technology needs, ensure greater connectivity and integration, and create models
that are scalable and future-ready.

Doug Wright
President & CEO
Honeywell Building Technologies
Emily Yates Giulioni
Smart City Director
City of Philadelphia
Neil Kleiman
Director
Wagner Innovation Labs, New York University
Anna Gross
TMT Correspondent
Financial Times
Moderator
2:05 PM
2:05 PM - 2:55 PM EDT / 6:05 PM - 6:55 PM Your local time   (50 min)
Panel Discussion: A path to smart cities in Latin America
Online

By 2050, UN-Habitat predicts Latin America's cities will be home to 90 % of the
region's population, making it one of the most rapidly urbanizing regions in the
world. These booming new metropolises create immense opportunities for their
residents, however, keeping up the pace with a growing population comes with
growing pains. Across all urban planning sectors - from buildings to mobility -
city governments are racing to implement smart solutions that could secure
sustainable growth in urban areas. This session will discuss the growth
challenges that these cities are facing on their path to smart urbanization, and
the opportunities that exist for those that plan this process well.


3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM EDT / 7:00 PM - 7:25 PM Your local time   (25 min)
City Innovation Case Study: LATAM
Online

3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:25 PM EDT / 7:30 PM - 8:25 PM Your local time   (55 min)
Panel Discussion: Breaking silos and fighting inequality by improving social
infrastructure
Online

The global pandemic has brought into focus deep societal cracks in our
communities. Deepening inequality, polarisation and isolation are not qualities
of thriving civilizations; in fact, they make them substantially more vulnerable
in the presence of a true crisis. In this session, we will discuss how
 improving public spaces and investing in assets and projects supporting social
interactions can improve the emotional and economic well-being of our
communities.

Debra Lam
Founding Executive Director
Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
Jordan Sun
Former Chief Innovation Officer
City of San José
Luis Bettencourt
Director of the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation
The University of Chicago
Calvin Goings
Director of Finance and Administrative Services
City of Seattle
4:25 PM
4:25 PM - 4:30 PM EDT / 8:25 PM - 8:30 PM Your local time   (5 min)
FT Closing Remarks
Online

5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT / 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Your local time   (30 min)
Next Phase of Urbanization Over Drinks


Join the city planning professionals in New York at The Company Building next
door to the Grand Central. 

This evening content will feature keynote session and the panel discussion on
digital divide plus networking drinks in on the terrace.  

Registration, refreshments and networking


5:30 PM
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM EDT / 9:30 PM - 9:40 PM Your local time   (10 min)
FT Opening Remarks


5:40 PM
5:40 PM - 6:00 PM EDT / 9:40 PM - 10:00 PM Your local time   (20 min)
Keynote Interview


6:00 PM
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM EDT / 10:00 PM - 10:50 PM Your local time   (50 min)
Panel Discussion: Bridging the digital divide: Are cities doing enough?


It took a global pandemic to realize how unequally skills, devices and access to
reliable and affordable connectivity are distributed across communities. In the
face of the true crisis, we came to realize that a digital economy works only
when everyone can participate, and those who can't, suffer the worst of
consequences, further deepening societal cracks in our communities. In an
increasingly digitized world, bridging the digital divide is imperative for
economic growth. What actions must governments and private sector take for the
digital divide not to become the new face of inequality? Are cities doing enough
to digitally empower all its citizens?


6:50 PM
6:50 PM - 7:00 PM EDT / 10:50 PM - 11:00 PM Your local time   (10 min)
Closing remarks followed by the cocktail reception.



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