Publications
Ecomondo 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 ImagryCentral Asia’s First Driverless Light Rail: The Future of Smart Urban Mobility in Kazakhstan
In the article, Huawei’s partnership with Kazakhstan is explored through the development of Central Asia’s first driverless light rail system. Using LTE-M technology, the project aims to enhance urban transit efficiency and passenger experience, with operations expected to begin in 2025.
Read MoreCentral Asia’s First Driverless Light Rail: The Future of Smart Urban Mobility in KazakhstanTranslating Systemic Intelligence into Urban Renewal – Vlorë, Albania
Vlorë, Albania, is redefining urban renewal through systemic intelligence — integrating data, design, and ecology into one adaptive framework. Guided by the IMM methodology and a cross-institutional collaboration, the city turns complexity into clarity, reconnecting people and nature. This case demonstrates how systemic intelligence transforms planning into a living process of regeneration.
Read MoreTranslating Systemic Intelligence into Urban Renewal – Vlorë, AlbaniaEnergy and Investment Days 2025: Tracing Building Energy Transition Financing Through the Years
The 14th Energy and Investment Days 2025 in Novi Sad highlighted how Serbia and the Western Balkans are turning energy transition goals into tangible results. The event traced three years of progress, from pilot financing schemes to completed residential energy-retrofit projects, showing how technical assistance, digital tools, and de-risking mechanisms are driving a maturing market for building renovation and green investment.
Read MoreEnergy and Investment Days 2025: Tracing Building Energy Transition Financing Through the YearsSEE 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…
Climate Coaching: From Corporate Ambition to Daily Culture
The article explores how climate coaching empowers businesses and cities to integrate sustainability into everyday decisions and culture. It highlights real-world evidence from research and practice showing how coaching transforms climate goals into measurable actions. The article also outlines emerging trends, key frameworks, and practical steps for organisations aiming to build climate-aware leadership.
Read MoreClimate Coaching: From Corporate Ambition to Daily CultureBuilding Smarter, More Human Cities: Interview with Ugo Valenti
In this exclusive interview, Ugo Valenti, Director of the Smart City Expo World Congress, talks about how the world’s leading event on urban innovation continues to evolve and inspire cities across the globe. As the 2025 edition approaches, Ugo shares…
Sustainable Places 2025: Driving Europe’s Green and Digital Transition
At Sustainable Places 2025 in Milan, over 440 participants and 160 EU projects explored how innovation, collaboration, and digital tools drive Europe’s green transition. From 6G sustainability to Industry 5.0 and data-driven energy systems, discussions highlighted the synergy between technology, people, and the planet. The event showcased concrete pathways toward a smarter, more resilient, and inclusive future
Read MoreSustainable Places 2025: Driving Europe’s Green and Digital TransitionAI, 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 2025