Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast

In this episode recorded at the  2023 edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress , we had a dynamic conversation with Cassie Sutherland ,  Managing Director for Climate Solutions and Networks for the  C40 Cities Network . We discussed the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy programme in partnership with Google and explored challenges, innovative tools, and real-world examples, discovering how cities can le...

In this episode recorded at the  2023 edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress , we discussed with  Teddy Axelsen , the Head of DOLL Living Lab at We Build Denmark . In this conversation, Teddy delves into the concept of the "Innovation Playground," detailing how DOLL bridges the gap between technology partners and decision-makers in the realm of Smart City solutions. From addressing city cha...

In the last episode of our Greencities S-Moving series, we sat down with  Rino Bellini , CMO, and Oleg Garankin , responsible for technical design and development at  SinapSysTec Digital Solutions , a startup inside the catalogue of the telecommunication company Telefónica. With them, we talked about technology, security and sustainability within the cities of today and tomorrow.    

In this episode recorded live at the 2023 edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress , we discussed the importance of collaboration, innovation, and a holistic approach to building smart and sustainable cities with the Director of the Smart City Expo World Congress: Ugo Valenti . The conversation also touched on the impact of COVID-19, digital transformation, and the potential future vision of...

This fourth and last episode of our collaboration with  Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI)  was recorded live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 with  Erol Özgüner , CIO of the Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul, Türkiye , and  Fernando de Pablo Martín , General Director of the Digital Office of the City Council of Madrid, Spain . The conversation primarily focused on the digi...

Este tercer y último episodio de nuestra serie CIVINET Iberia se grabó en español con Adur Ugartemendia Leunda , Primer Teniente de Alcalde de la Ciudad de Beasain , Mario Alguacil , Director de Gobierno Abierto y Servicios Generales del Ajuntament Sant Feliu de Llobregat , y José Cándido Seba Bernal , Jefe de Departamento en MODUS ROTA, la empresa municipal de la Ciudad de Rota . Esta entrevista...

Neste segundo episódio da série CIVINET Ibéria - o primeiro episódio em português - conversámos com Nuno Alexandre Cunha , Diretor Operacional da Associação Quadrilátero Urbano, e Mariza Motta Queiroz , Investigadora do Lab U Shift - Instituto Superior Técnico . O debate centrou-se na mobilidade sustentável, na tecnologia, na mudança de comportamentos dos cidadãos e na importância da experimentaçã...

In this first episode of our CIVINET Iberia series , we talked with  Pedro Moreira , Head of Transport Authority and Mobility Management at the City of Braga in Portugal, and Cristina Álvarez Requena , CEO of Las Rozas Innova , the municipal company of Las Rozas de Madrid , Spain. The discussion focused on cross-border collaboration, innovation, sustainable urban mobility, accessibility, green spa...

Dans ce tout premier épisode en français du podcast, nous avons eu le plaisir d'acceuillir   Stéphane Raffalli , le maire de la ville de Ris-Orangis , située en Île-de-France, et  Myfanwy Boudry , Cheffe de projets Assistance à maitrise d’usage chez Ville Hybride , une agence en innovation sociale et urbaine. Nous avons notamment discuté avec eux du projet d'assistance à maîtrise d'usage et de réa...

In this second episode of our SMCNetZero series , we had the pleasure of talking with  Maria Vassilakou , Urban Strategist and Founder at Vienna Solutions and member of the EU Horizon Mission experts board on Smart & Climate-Neutral Cities. She also served as  Vienna’s Vice Mayor  responsible for Urban Planning, Traffic & Transport, Climate Protection, Energy and Public Participation from...

Este episodio especial, grabado en vivo durante el evento Global Mobility Call y en colaboración con la Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI) trae dos invitados de lujo:  Eileen Vélez Vega , Secretaria del Departamento de Transporte y Obras Públicas de Puerto Rico, y  José de la Uz Pardo , alcalde de Las Rozas de Madrid (España) , presidente de Las Rozas Innova y vocal de la RECI . Exploran...

In the fifth episode of our Greencities S-Moving series, we discussed with  María José , the Head of Operations at ALIA - Alicante Investment Agency in Spain. She told us about the agency's mission and its significant role in attracting tech companies and sustainable startups to the city. Discover how Alicante's unique blend of quality of life and work opportunities is enticing companies worldwide...

In the fourth episode of our Greencities S-Moving series, we explore another small town in Spain: Gata de Gorgos , located south of Valencia. We had a very insightful discussion with  Leticia Monfort Peiró , town councillor for European Funding, Innovation and Transparency. With her, we learned more about the town, its smart and green initiatives, and the delicate balance of preserving tradition w...

In the second episode of our  Greencities S-Moving  series, we travelled once again to Spain, in a town near Alicante: the Municipality of Salinas . We had the pleasure to discuss with  Pablo Rodriguez , the Innovation Agent of Salinas, about the town's innovative projects, sustainability initiatives, and their goals for a better urban lifestyle. From green energy and water treatment to hydrogen p...

In the second episode of our Greencities S-Moving series, we travelled back very close to Barcelona to the important town of Viladecans in Spain . We had the pleasure to sit down and talk with  Jordi Mazón , the Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Viladecans, and  Alicia Valle , the General Manager of Viladecans. With them, we talked about sustainable practices, the Green Leaf Awards, the Innpulso...

In this first episode from our Greencities S-Moving series, we travelled to the Basque Country in Spain and delved into the Municipality of Ermua 's innovative approach to sustainable urban development with Josu Ansola , the  Director of Economic Development of Ermua . With him, we explored the DrOp project , which focuses on revitalising neighbourhoods, fostering citizen participation, and promot...

In this episode, our journey leads us once more to the United Kingdom, where we met and discussed with Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK .   With him, we talked about urban development, climate action, leadership in cities and the importance of a just transition in the face of climate change. He also told us about the UK Urban Futures Commission , an initiative led by Core Cities UK and Lloyds...

In this episode, we travel once more to the city of Barcelona in Spain, this time to talk democracy with  Arnau Monterde , the Director of Democratic Innovation at the Barcelona City Council. With him, we explored the concept of democracy, citizen participation, and innovative approaches to governance, with a focus on Barcelona's efforts to engage its citizens in decision-making processes.   The B...

In this first episode of our SMCNetZero series , we welcomed back  Nikita Shetty , the UK and Ireland Lead at BABLE Smart Cities , but also  Graham Colclough , Partner at UrbanDNA , UK and Rebecca Walsh , EU Projects Officer for the Southern Regional Assembly in Ireland. We asked them to tell us all about the SMCNetZero Project , the decarbonisation of Small and Medium-sized Cities, the related ch...

In our fifth and last episode recorded live at the Urban Future Conference 2023 , we had the pleasure of talking with  Oriol Estela Barnet , the General Coordinator of the Metropolitan Strategic Plan Association of Barcelona (or PEMB) in Spain.   He told us all about the challenges and initiatives he is working on for the metropolitan region of Barcelona and highlighted the importance of collabora...

In our fourth episode recorded live at the Urban Future Conference 2023 , we had the pleasure of talking with  Kaisa-Reeta Koskinen , Head of Climate at the City of Helsinki, Finland , and  Susa Eräranta , Project Director for Climate Mitigation at the City of Helsinki and Professor of Practice at  Aalto University . With them, we discussed the unique approach taken by Helsinki to address climate...

In our third episode recorded live at the Urban Future Conference 2023 , we sat down with  Jenny Rydén , Project Manager of Sustainability for the Municipality of Varberg, Sweden . With her, we talked about a significant urban development project that the municipality has undertaken over the past five years: moving the harbour and developing a seaside city district .   Overview of the episode: 01:...

This second episode sponsored by Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI)  was recorded live at the Urban Future Conference 2023   with  Ernesto Faubel , Head of Smart City Office at the Municipality of Valencia, Spain , and  Vladimir Svet – the Deputy Mayor of Environment, Urban Construction and Mobility for the City of Tallinn, Estonia .   With Tallinn currently the European Green Capital fo...

This episode was recorded live at the Urban Future Conference 2023 with Moshe Gazit ,  Director of Business Development at the IoT startup Thinkz . With him we discussed the application of IoT in urban planning, real-time presence in cities, the environmental impact of IoT and more.   BABLE and Thinkz have launched a joint contest for cities and regions to win a free cutting-edge Real-Time City Ma...

For our second episode in collaboration with  Copenhagen Capacity , it was our great pleasure to welcome back an old guest,  Rikke Petersen , Head of the Green Transition Team at  Copenhagen Capacity , as well as   Ellen Corke , Project Manager, Strategic Partnerships and City Development, at  E.ON .   With them, we discussed collaboration, interaction, and opportunities that arise from the close...