There is a need for cities to become smarter in their use of resources and in their infrastructure management to meet current and future needs of citizens and businesses.During this transformation process the activity and direct participation of individual citizens will be crucial for the implementation of decisions and measures within their cities.
Our round table will analyze the theme of the “Smart City” from a political stand-point. Urban planning and energy services will also be discussed, with a focus on the city of Lugano between past and future.When/where: @USI, Thursday 7th July, Auditorium, USI Campus Lugano
From 18:00 to 19:30
AGENDA
18:00 Welcome – introduction by Prof. Gianluca Colombo.
18:15 “Between past and future: Lugano’s new projects”
Marco Borradori, Mayor of Lugano.
18:30 “Smart City: the contribution of territorial planning” / “Smart City – il contributo della pianificazione territoriale”
Felix Günther, Head of the Urban and Territorial Planning department.
Shareholder and member of the Board of Directors of Studi Associati SA, Lugano.
18:50 “Lugano Smart City: unleashing innovations in sustainability of water and energy services”
Michele Broggini – Ing. mecc. dipl. EPFL, USI EMBA Alumnus
Deputy Director – Head of Water and Gas – Aziende Industriali di Lugano (AIL) SA
19:10 Open Discussion
19:30 Networking Aperitif @Executive Center, USI EMBA
Come join us July 7th From 18.00 at USI
Limited places, book now at emba@usi.ch