Join us for the next Scalable Cities Café on May 21, 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET, as we explore the practical and systemic barriers cities face when engaging citizens in smart city and climate-neutral initiatives. This session will showcase tested tools, participatory approaches, and inclusive governance models that help cities foster long-term, meaningful engagement.
Expert Insights
We’re pleased to welcome a panel of experts with deep experience in community engagement, social inclusion, and participatory governance:
- Ritva Salminiitty
- Hyekyung Lim
- Wolfgang Loibl
Our speakers will share insights on:
- The visible and invisible barriers preventing citizen participation.
Strategies cities are using to strengthen trust and engagement. - Tools—both digital and analog—that support inclusive dialogue and decision-making.
Building Inclusive Urban Transformation
This Café will explore how cities can:
- Move from consultation to co-creation by embedding engagement in local governance.
- Create enabling conditions for citizen participation across departments.
Reach communities that are often overlooked in smart city initiatives.
Join the Discussion
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from on-the-ground experience and discover what’s working to make participation more accessible, relevant, and impactful.