Interviews
Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana: Why City Change-Makers Need Action, Not Just Ideas
Urban transformation requires more than ambitious strategies, it demands communities of practitioners willing to test ideas, share failures, and act. In this interview, Gerald Babel-Sutter explains how Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana aims to empower city leaders to turn knowledge into real change.
Read MoreUrban Future 2026 in Ljubljana: Why City Change-Makers Need Action, Not Just IdeasSmart City Asia 2026: Interview with Nina Nguyen on Vietnam’s Smart City Vision
As Vietnam strengthens its position in Southeast Asia’s urban transformation, Smart City Asia 2026 continues to grow as a leading regional platform connecting governments, enterprises, and technology providers. We spoke with Ms. Nina Nguyen, Project Manager of Smart City Asia,…
AI in Urban Governance and the Future of Human-Centric Cities: Interview with Svetlana Tešić
In this interview, Svetlana Tešić shares her expert perspective on AI in urban governance and the growing role of cities in shaping digital transformation. She discusses citizen trust, collaboration between municipalities, and the importance of human-centric approaches to technology. The conversation explores how European cities can use AI responsibly while strengthening democratic governance and public participation.
Read MoreAI in Urban Governance and the Future of Human-Centric Cities: Interview with Svetlana TešićThe Era of Now: NVIDA’s Charbel Aoun on Enabling Cities to Build Their Own AI Capability
In this interview, NVIDIA’s Charbel Aoun explains why the future of urban AI depends not on adopting more tools, but on building local capability, data sovereignty, and long-term talent. He shares how cities can move from fragmented pilots to responsible, human-centric AI systems that deliver measurable public value.
Read MoreThe Era of Now: NVIDA’s Charbel Aoun on Enabling Cities to Build Their Own AI CapabilityHow Noise and Air Pollution Shape Healthier Cities: Interview with Milica Raičković
In this interview, Milica Raičković discusses how noise and air pollution affect public health and urban quality of life across Serbia and the Western Balkans. Drawing on insights from a major regional conference, she explains why systematic monitoring, interdisciplinary planning, and data-driven decision-making are essential for healthier cities.
Read MoreHow Noise and Air Pollution Shape Healthier Cities: Interview with Milica RaičkovićMaking Sustainability Profitable: Interview with Jasper Steinhausen
In this exclusive interview for New Polis, Jasper Steinhausen — sustainability strategist, author of the international bestseller Making Sustainability Profitable (2023), and founder of Business with Impact — explains how purpose-driven companies can turn environmental goals into real competitive advantage.
Read MoreMaking Sustainability Profitable: Interview with Jasper Steinhausen Everyday Urbanism and the Human Side of Digital Cities: Interview with Dr. Oksana Zaporozhets
This video interview with Dr. Oksana Zaporozhets explores how digitalization, everyday practices, and informal urban life shape contemporary cities. Drawing on her international research, she reflects on micro-urbanism, citizen-led digital infrastructures, and the human dimensions of belonging that influence more resilient and humane urban futures.
Read MoreEveryday Urbanism and the Human Side of Digital Cities: Interview with Dr. Oksana ZaporozhetsEcomondo 2025, Focus on Internationality: Interview with Alessandra Astolfi
At Ecomondo 2025, Europe’s leading event for the green and circular economy, industry and institutions will gather in Rimini to advance sustainable growth. In this interview, Alessandra Astolfi of the Italian Exhibition Group discusses Ecomondo’s expanding international reach and its role in driving innovation and the circular transition.
Read MoreEcomondo 2025, Focus on Internationality: Interview with Alessandra AstolfiThe Journey of Autonomous Buses: Interview with Eran Ofir, CEO of Imagry
In this interview, Eran Ofir, CEO of Imagry, discusses the rapid progress of autonomous buses and the unique challenges shaping their adoption. While technology and regulation advance quickly, Ofir stresses that public trust remains the key factor driving the future of autonomous mobility.
Read MoreThe Journey of Autonomous Buses: Interview with Eran Ofir, CEO of ImagrySEE ENERGY 2025 – Connecting Innovation and Practice: Interview with Jelena Bunčić
The SEE ENERGY 2025 – Connect & Supply conference, taking place on 28–29 October 2025 in Novi Sad, Serbia, comes at a defining moment for the Western Balkans’ energy transition. Under the theme “Energy Transition Today: Challenges, Solutions and Future…