Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Oleg Polovynko , Adviser to the Mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine on Digitalisation, to explore the remarkable journey of Kyiv’s digital transformation. Oleg shares insights into the evolution of the award-winning Kyiv Digital App, which began as a tool for urban convenience but became a life-saving platform during the 2022 Russian invasion. We discuss the role of user-centr...

No episódio gravado durante o Smart City Expo World Congress, Paulo Simões , Primeiro Secretário da Comunidade Intermunicipal do Oeste de Portugal (CIM Oeste), compartilha a visão ambiciosa da região Oeste para se tornar um território inteligente, sustentável e inclusivo. Paulo compartilha insights sobre iniciativas como a valorização do surf, o desenvolvimento do setor agroalimentar, a gestão de...

In our 100th episode of Smart in the City - The BABLE Podcast , recorded live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, we welcome Dario Paixão , Secretary of Economic Innovation and Artificial Intelligence for Curitiba, Brazil. As the ICF 2024 Intelligent Community of the Year, Curitiba stands out as Brazil’s smartest city, combining sustainability, technology, and citizen-centric...

No episódio gravado durante o Smart City Expo World Congress, Vítor Moreira , diretor-geral do município de Vila Nova de Famalicão, compartilha a visão estratégica e iniciativas da cidade no âmbito das Smart Cities. O episódio aborda temas como a participação dos cidadãos na revisão do master plan, o uso da tecnologia como meio para transformar processos de gestão, práticas sustentáveis integradas...

In this episode recorded live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, we sit down with Jürgen Czernohorszky , Executive City Councillor for Climate, Environment, Democracy, and Personnel for the City of Vienna, Austria. This episode highlights Vienna's new role as the European Capital of Democracy and the city is championing democratic innovation and sustainability. We explore Vie...

In this episode, recorded at the Neext Future Summit 2024  in Berlin powered by Drees & Sommer ,  Ayten Paşayiğit from SP Architects shares her insights into the critical role architecture plays in rebuilding and strengthening communities after disasters. The discussion covers SP Architects' innovative approaches to designing sustainable, long-term solutions for post-disaster areas, balancing...

In this episode, recorded at the Neext Future Summit 2024  in Berlin powered by Drees & Sommer ,  Dennis Hauer , Director of Urban Climate Architects, shares his insights on sustainable urban development and climate adaptation. With him, we discuss how his firm tackles challenges like urban heat islands, sustainable housing, and climate-resilient infrastructure using green rooftops, bio-based...

In this episode, recorded at the Neext Future Summit 2024  in Berlin powered by Drees & Sommer , we welcome Adam Pustelnik , Deputy Mayor of Łódź, Poland, to discuss the city’s transformation journey. From its post-industrial roots to becoming a sustainable, investor-friendly hub, Adam shares how Łódź is tackling urban challenges with bold strategies. Topics include the city’s recent recogniti...

In this episode, Ilaria de Altin , Project Coordinator for Freiburger Wahlkreis 100% (Voting District 100%), and Josephine Yilan Liu , Co-Founder of the Urban Future Global Conference, discuss impactful climate communication strategies that motivate individual and collective action. They share insights on breaking down psychological barriers, fostering sustainable behaviours through relatable stor...

In this episode, we sit down with former Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees and Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson . In 2016, Marvin became the first directly elected mayor of black African heritage in a major European city. Joanne became the UK's first black female city mayor in 2021. They discuss the barriers they faced, their approach to inclusive urban governance, and how they worked to transform their ci...

In dieser Folge von ‚Smart im Ländle‘, unserer Podcast-Tour durch Baden-Württemberg, sind Daniel Meyer , der CDO von Ludwigshafen, und Tanja Weißmann , die Leiterin der Stadtbibliothek Ludwigshafen, zu Gast. Daniel Meyer spricht über die digitale Transformation der Stadt, die Smart-City-Strategie und die Herausforderungen in der Verwaltung, besonders im Bereich der Digitalisierung und internen Ver...

In this episode, we are joined by Victoria Itskovych , Chief Information Officer of the City of Kyiv in Ukraine, to discuss how Kyiv is leveraging digital tools to maintain vital public services and ensure the safety of its residents amidst the ongoing war. Our guest shares the challenges her city has faced, from missile attacks to infrastructure blackouts, and how the Kyiv Digital app became a li...

In dieser Folge von ‚Smart im Ländle‘, unserer Podcast-Tour durch Baden-Württemberg, spricht Andrea Schwarz , Baubürgermeisterin von Ludwigsburg , über die smarten Entwicklungsstrategien der Stadt. Themen sind unter anderem die Herausforderungen durch den Fachkräftemangel und finanzielle Einschränkungen, die Klimaanpassungsstrategie der Stadt mit der sogenannten „Klimakarte“, die Fernwärmeplanung...

In this episode, we are joined by Liz St. Louis , Director of Smart Cities and Enabling Services at the Sunderland City Council. Liz shares Sunderland’s ambitious journey toward becoming a Smart City, discussing the innovative “four-layer” approach that laid the foundation for city-wide connectivity and digital transformation. From pioneering autonomous vehicle projects to addressing the digital d...

In dieser Folge von ‚Smart im Ländle‘, unserer Podcast-Tour durch Baden-Württemberg, sprechen Sabine Meigel , Abteilungsleiterin für die Digitale Agenda der Stadt Ulm, und Damian Wagner-Herold , Smart City Experte, über die Digitalisierung in Ulm. Sie diskutieren die Entwicklung und Umsetzung der Smart City Strategie, die Bedeutung von Bürgerbeteiligung sowie die Herausforderungen bei der Einführu...

In this episode, Councillor Dan Boyle , the newly appointed Lord Mayor of Cork, Ireland , discusses the city's dual challenge of growing as a major urban centre while striving for sustainability. Key topics include Cork's flood management strategies, expanding public transport, retrofitting housing for energy efficiency, and creating more green spaces. Councillor Boyle also shares insights on over...

In dieser Folge von ‚Smart im Ländle‘, unserer Podcast-Tour durch Baden-Württemberg, sind Isabell Steidel , Gemeinderätin und stellvertretende Fraktionsvorsitzende, sowie Andreas Ringle , Bau- und Umweltbürgermeister von Heilbronn , zu Gast. Gemeinsam diskutieren sie die Entwicklung Heilbronns zu einer modernen und zukunftsorientierten Stadt. Themen wie nachhaltige Stadtplanung, die Begrünung der...

In this episode, Christian Gangl , Deputy Mayor of Sindelfingen, Germany and President of the Eurotowns  network, shares insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of medium-sized cities across Europe. He explores how the Eurotowns Network fosters collaboration between cities, enabling them to innovate and tackle pressing issues like sustainable development, green mobility, and digital...

In dieser Folge von ‚Smart im Ländle‘, unserer Podcast-Tour durch Baden-Württemberg, diskutieren Thomas Bönig , Leiter des Amts für Digitalisierung, IT und Organisation sowie CIO und CDO der Stadt Stuttgart, und Sandra Baumholz , Leiterin der Stabsstelle strategische Planung, digitale Transformation und Innovation, die Fortschritte und Herausforderungen der digitalen Transformation in Stuttgart. T...

In this episode, we're joined by Paola Ravenna , Director of European Policies and Projects for the City of Venice, and Andy Fuchs , General Manager of the Toyota Mobility Foundation - Europe. The discussion centres on Venice's participation in the Sustainable Cities Challenge led by the Toyota Mobility Foundation . Our guests explore the city's efforts to reduce car dependency and promote sustain...

In dieser Folge von ‚Smart im Ländle‘, unserer Podcast-Tour durch Baden-Württemberg, sprechen Carolin Engel , stellvertretende Leiterin des Karlsruher Wissenschaftsbüros, und Markus Losert, Leiter des Amts für Informationstechnik und Digitalisierung in Karlsruhe , über die innovativen Projekte und Strategien, die Karlsruhe zu einem Vorreiter in der Smart-City-Entwicklung machen. Im Fokus stehen Di...

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Shakesheff , Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the Open University in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom . He shares his vision for Milton Keynes as a testbed for innovation, discussing how the city is leveraging cutting-edge technologies and strategic collaborations to address urban challenges like intelligent mobility, AI, and energy efficiency...

In dieser ersten Folge von ‚Smart im Ländle‘, unserer Podcast-Tour durch Baden-Württemberg, widmen wir uns Pforzheim und seinen fortschrittlichen Smart City-Strategien. Unser Gast, Philipp Linde , der Abteilungsleiter für Smart City in Pforzheim, erläutert, wie die Stadt durch innovative Technologieentwicklung und transformative Projekte die urbane Landschaft neu gestaltet.   Like our show? Rememb...

In this episode, we sit down with Councillor Shanika Mahendran , the youngest cabinet member for economy, sustainability, and innovation in Milton Keynes , United Kingdom. She shares her journey into politics and her vision for the city's future, discussing how Milton Keynes is leveraging innovation and strategic partnerships to address urban challenges like sustainability, health, and social equi...

In this episode recorded live at the Urban Future 2024 conference , our guest  Valentina Schippers , Coordinator of the Urban Agenda Partnership on Innovative and Responsible Public Procurement at the City of Haarlem, Netherlands, discusses how innovative public procurement can strategically address social, ecological, and economic challenges, sharing her experiences and strategies from Haarlem. ...