Conferences And Exhibitions
AI, Ethics, and the City of Tomorrow: Lessons from Smart City Expo Miami 2025
Smart City Expo Miami 2025 gathered global urban leaders to explore how AI, ethics, and empathy can shape the next generation of human-centered cities. The discussions emphasized inclusion, transparency, and resilience as core elements of smart urban governance. From data strategy to climate action, the Miami event highlighted that the true intelligence of cities lies in their humanity.
Read MoreAI, Ethics, and the City of Tomorrow: Lessons from Smart City Expo Miami 2025Energy Week Western Balkans 2025: Turning Ambition into Action
The conversations at Energy Week Western Balkans 2025 went far beyond policy talk. They tackled how to turn climate ambition into action. From grid modernisation to industrial decarbonisation, the event captured the region’s struggle and readiness to change. Montenegro’s coast became a stage for tough questions, bold ideas, and new partnerships shaping Southeast Europe’s energy transition.
Read MoreEnergy Week Western Balkans 2025: Turning Ambition into ActionSustainability Summit Africa 2025: Charting the Path to a Green Transition
The 5th Sustainability Summit Africa, held on 16–17 September 2025 in Johannesburg, brought together leaders and experts to shape the continent’s inclusive green transition. Discussions highlighted Africa’s vast renewable energy potential, the urgency of climate resilience, and the critical role of innovative financing for sustainable growth.
Read MoreSustainability Summit Africa 2025: Charting the Path to a Green TransitionBuilding a Balkan Regional Platform for the SDGs : Interview with Kosta Živanović
How can the Western Balkans deliver the SDGs amid war, heat, and rapid technological change? In this interview, SDF President Kosta Živanović details th e Forum’s 2025 agenda—competitiveness in turbulent times, the energy paradox, near-shoring and resilient supply chains, and scaling AI and clean tech. He explains why Belgrade can act as a regional hub and how SDF connects local actors to global standards to turn goals into practical action on energy, food systems, and governance.
Read MoreBuilding a Balkan Regional Platform for the SDGs : Interview with Kosta ŽivanovićThe 31st ITS World Congress: The V2X Frenzy Is Beyond Words
V2X technology dominated ITSWC 2025, highlighted by the U.S. DOT’s large-scale showcase and Utah’s real-world deployment across 800 intersections. While widely demonstrated in OBU/RSU development and smart infrastructure, truly innovative breakthroughs remained limited.
Read MoreThe 31st ITS World Congress: The V2X Frenzy Is Beyond WordsKorea–Serbia Strategic Energy Development Forum: A New Chapter in Bilateral Energy Cooperation
The Korea–Serbia Strategic Energy Development Forum, held in Belgrade on September 2, 2025, brought together officials, experts, and industry leaders. The event focused on nuclear power, hydrogen technologies, and renewable projects, underlining Serbia’s energy security as a national priority. For Korea, the forum opened new opportunities to expand cooperation and share expertise in Europe.
Read MoreKorea–Serbia Strategic Energy Development Forum: A New Chapter in Bilateral Energy CooperationEnergy Week 2025 and Beyond: An Interview with Inessa Shahnazarova on Opportunities in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans is stepping onto the energy stage with new auctions, ambitious targets, and a push to integrate into Europe’s power market. In this interview, Inessa Shahnazarova, Founder and Executive Director of Invest In Network, shares why 2025 feels like a turning point for the region. From grid modernization to fresh opportunities for investors, she explains what makes this year’s Energy Week is so important.
Read MoreEnergy Week 2025 and Beyond: An Interview with Inessa Shahnazarova on Opportunities in the Western BalkansSetting the Stage for Change: The Vision Behind the Upcoming SBS Leaders Forum
As part of our partnership with the Smart Building and Sustainability Leaders Forum, we spoke with Geoff Archenhold, Chair and Co-Founder of the event, to discuss the Forum’s unique approach to driving practical change in the built environment sector. Set to take place next month, the SBS Forum has quickly gained recognition as a vital platform for cross-sector collaboration on smart and sustainable buildings. In this interview, Geoff shares the vision behind the Forum, the challenges it aims to address, and why bridging the gap between technology, policy, and real-world implementation is more urgent than ever.
Read MoreSetting the Stage for Change: The Vision Behind the Upcoming SBS Leaders ForumThe 5th Athens ESG Forum Highlights the Gaps Between Reporting and Real Value
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The 5th Athens ESG Forum examined the widening gaps between ESG reporting and real value creation. Bringing together 70+ experts and 300+ attendees, the event explored whether ESG still delivers on its promises or risks becoming just a reporting exercise. Key discussions included the need for a more inclusive, transparent ESG framework that aligns with real market value and stakeholder needs.
Read MoreThe 5th Athens ESG Forum Highlights the Gaps Between Reporting and Real ValueFuture-Proofing the Region: Insights from Bloomberg Adria Serbia
Bloomberg Adria Serbia: Sustainable Strategies brought together leaders from business, finance, and government to explore practical pathways to climate action. From green finance and energy-efficient AI to ESG-driven urban mobility, the event showed that sustainability is now a strategic, not symbolic, priority.
Author: Semyon Gudkov, Sustainability Analyst and Founder of the NGO Pulse Urban Alliance
Read MoreFuture-Proofing the Region: Insights from Bloomberg Adria Serbia