Natalia Zhidkova

Natalia Zhidkova

SMART CITY ASIA 2026 (Vietnam)

SMART CITY ASIA 2026, the leading smart city and urban innovation exhibition in Vietnam, will take place on May 6–8, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Recognized as the country’s No.1 platform…

Urban Future 2026 (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

Urban Future 2026 (UF26), Europe’s most action-oriented event for sustainable cities, will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from March  24–27, 2026, bringing together more than 2,000 CityChangers from around the world. The first speakers have been announced, setting the tone…

Sustainable Holiday Celebrations in Cities: From Christmas Trees to Smart Urban Solutions

Sustainable Holiday Celebrations in Cities
Holiday celebrations are placing growing pressure on urban environments through increased waste, energy consumption, and air pollution. This article examines the environmental implications of festive traditions, ranging from Christmas trees to fireworks, and demonstrates how sustainable holiday celebrations in cities can be promoted through intelligent technologies, data-driven planning, and informed consumer choices.​

The Western Balkans ESG Conference 2025: From Regulation to Culture in a Region Under Climate Stress

The Western Balkans ESG Conference 2025
The Western Balkans ESG Conference 2025 convened regional leaders to assess how climate stress, regulation, and generational change are reshaping corporate sustainability. Discussions highlighted water security, data governance, financing barriers, and the importance of ESG literacy across institutions. The event underscored a clear shift: ESG is evolving from a compliance obligation into a cultural and strategic transformation for the region.
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