ENoLL at SCEWC: The Alliance Advantage — Why Cities Thrive Through Collaboration

Cities achieve more when they collaborate. This roundtable examines how city alliances, cross-sector partnerships and coordinated action help protect democratic values, amplify civic voices, and accelerate inclusive urban innovation. ENoLL President Wim de Kinderen will join peers to discuss how Living Labs and networks can amplify local impact at regional, national and international levels.

What to expect

• Reflection on coalition building and governance models for collaborative city action.
• Examples of successful partnerships and lessons for replication.
• Discussion of the role of networks (including Living Labs) in scaling local innovation.

Chair: Ms. Lolly Bowean

Speakers:

• Ms. Külle Tärno, FinEst Centre for Smart Cities – Head of Innovation – Tallinn
• Ms. Debra Lam, Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (Georgia Tech) – Founding Executive Director – Atlanta
• Mr. Wim de Kinderen, ENoLL President and Programme Director European Affairs at Brainport Development – Brussels
• Ms. Livia Schaeffer Nonose, United Nations Innovation Technology Accelerator for Cities (UNITAC) – Technology and Innovation Specialist – Hamburg

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