4–6 November 2025 | Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
As Official Partner, ENoLL will play a prominent role at this year’s Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) — the world’s leading event on urban innovation — showcasing how Living Labs contribute to more inclusive, sustainable, and citizen-driven cities.
Throughout the three-day event, ENoLL representatives and members will take part in several high-level sessions and panels, highlighting the transformative power of co-creation and collaborative innovation in shaping the cities of tomorrow.
5 November 2025 10:30 – 11:15 | Agora Stage
As cities worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, the urgency to ensure that technological innovation remains inclusive and citizen-centred has never been greater. ENoLL will host an Agora session highlighting how city-led Living Labs are shaping digital solutions that are equitable, participatory, and responsive to societal needs.
The session will showcase pioneering city initiatives that are leveraging the Living Lab approach to advance digital inclusion. Each city will present a concrete example of how data spaces and emerging technologies—such as generative AI—are being used to co-create and test digital tools and services in real-life settings. These initiatives aim to improve accessibility, foster engagement, and enhance wellbeing across communities, with a particular focus on supporting marginalised and vulnerable groups at risk of digital exclusion.
From participatory platforms for urban planning to AI-driven solutions tailored for older adults, migrants, or low-income residents, the projects presented will provide practical insights into how inclusivity can be embedded within local innovation agendas. The discussion will also explore key enabling factors such as trust-building, ethical data use, cross-sector collaboration, and citizen engagement strategies.
5 November 15:10 – 16:00 | Stage: People – First
ENoLL President Wim de Kinderen will also participate in this roundtable exploring how cities amplify their collective voices to promote democratic values, inclusive dialogue, and collaborative governance.
The session will highlight alliances and partnerships as key enablers for impactful urban innovation.
5 November, 17:10 – 17:55 | Clean Cities Stage
ENoLL Director Martina De Sole will join the G100 Smart and Sustainable Cities Wing session titled “Fostering More Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development”.
The session will discuss how inclusive governance, enabling technologies, and community engagement can drive more resilient and sustainable urban ecosystems.
4 November 2025, 13:00 – 13:45 | Stage: Impact Tech
The MICAD project will present its vision for inclusive digital and climate transitions in metropolitan areas. The session will feature insights from project partners and examples of how MICAD is fostering collaboration and capacity-building to support smart, sustainable, and human-centred urban development.
ENoLL will be in this session to explore the role of Living Labs in supporting climate-neutral, digitally inclusive cities.
5 November 2025, 09:30 – 10:15 | Stage: Tech X Cities
Organised by the Living-in.EU Movement, this session will bring together European cities and regions to share experiences on the responsible use of Generative AI (GenAI) in the public sector. From improving policymaking to developing citizen services, the session will highlight concrete use cases, ethical considerations, and ways forward for AI adoption across Europe’s local administrations.
Across all these sessions, ENoLL and its network reaffirm their commitment to empowering cities and citizens through open innovation, co-creation, and collaboration.
From AI governance to digital inclusion, climate action, and collective intelligence, ENoLL’s presence at SCEWC25 highlights the crucial role of Living Labs in designing the future of sustainable, fair, and participatory cities.
Join us in Barcelona from 4–6 November 2025 to connect with ENoLL and discover how Living Labs are transforming innovation into inclusive impact.
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