Cities that thrive: Leveraging technologies to enhance quality of life

A truly smart city is one where technology quietly raises the quality of everyday life: cleaner air, safer streets, easier access to services, and more vibrant public spaces, among many other qualities. Hence, technology should translate into healthier, safer, and more vibrant everyday living. This session will delve into how digital tools –such as AI, sensors, and digital platforms– can improve residents’ lives, from improving air quality to public health, accessibility, cultural participation, green space activation, or urban safety, while also respecting privacy and equity.