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26 – 27 June 2024  |  Online & In-Person (London)

A flagship event during London Climate Action Week dedicated to discussing how cities around the globe can drive change.

SmartCitiesWorld is thrilled to present the next instalment of the Cities Climate Action Summit, the must-attend gathering for forward-thinking city leaders, innovative policymakers, green finance experts, and technology pioneers.

 

This event is helping to drive change on the frontline in cities as they battle against the effects of climate change. It's also a pivotal event during London Climate Action Week.

 

Join us for an immersive journey where meaningful engagement meets powerful networking – because together, we can drive transformative change for our cities and the planet.

 

How to Get Involved?

Latest 2024 Speakers

Paula DiPerna

Paula DiPerna

Nalin Agarwal

Nalin Agarwal

Laia Bonet

Laia Bonet

Eleni Myrivili

Eleni Myrivili

Ricardo Rio

Ricardo Rio

Anna Lisa Boni

Anna Lisa Boni

 

WHY ATTEND?

  • Join the most action-oriented climate event for cities on the planet
  • Surround yourself with a global audience of climate, technology, finance, policy, and smart city professionals to hear the latest climate advancements. 
  • Unlock actionable insights in urban climate resilience.
  • Obtain valuable perspectives on developing strategies for building a smart, resilient city.
  • Understand real world solutions from city leaders that are transforming cities across the globe.
  • Engage in dynamic discussions and learn from other’s experiences. 
  • Create relationships and partnerships with organisations that are already solving urban climate challenges

Featured Partners for 2024

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Our Vision:

At SmartCitiesWorld, we truly believe that the Cities Climate Action Summit is helping to showcase the way cities can act against the realities of climate change and develop sustainable and resilient models across city departments. 
 

Our events are focussed on the outcomes that cities have achieved alongside the challenges and need for collaboration to overcome climate related barriers within our cities. 
 

Our vision is to facilitate positive change. So, although we already have the support of international bodies and partners, we strive to involve every CSO, every CTO and all those involved in the decision-making process within cities to be a part of this journey. 
 

Together we will help create change, department by department, town by town, city by city and country by country.

 

Just some of the quotes that City Halls gave us:

 

"Cities shouldn’t wait for a new optimal technology to emerge in the future to get started because there are already so many ways to get started off the shelf."

Björn Hugosson, Chief Climate Officer, City of Stockholm

 

"The importance is working with other levels of government, communities and the private 
sector as we just can’t do it alone."

Lord Mayor Sally Capp, City of Melbourne

Our ground-breaking Report:

Our ground-breaking Cities Climate Action Trend Report lays the foundation for this event - which analyses 200 cities’ targets, actions and priorities in the fight against climate change. We also build on the work achieved through the SmartCitiesWorld COP26 Charter alongside our recent Cities Climate Action Panel Discussion

 

Our world-class speakers make the case for a new climate imperative. Our audience provides the network to mobilise best practices for cities worldwide.

 

Just some of the quotes that City Halls gave us:

 

"Cities shouldn’t wait for a new optimal technology to emerge in the future to get started because there are already so many ways to get started off the shelf."

Björn Hugosson, Chief Climate Officer, City of Stockholm

 

"The importance is working with other levels of government, communities and the private 
sector as we just can’t do it alone."

Lord Mayor Sally Capp, City of Melbourne

What will you take away from the Cities Climate Action Summit?

In this two-day event (one virtual, one in-person), you can be part of the conversation that will drive impactful change. You'll gain insights to develop strategies for building a smart, resilient city that addresses climate change, while considering liveability, equity, and long-term sustainability.

 

Held during London Climate Action Week, you'll hear from world class, international city leaders and climate experts. You'll be able to engage in dynamic discussions through exclusive roundtables, acquire valuable perspectives from thought-provoking panel debates, and enjoy intimate fireside chats with industry pioneers.

 

Download the 2024 Agenda                                             View our 2023 Sessions On-Demand

60
Speakers

2500+
Delegates

INSPIRING
Keynotes

FIRESIDE
Chats

ROUNDTABLE
Discussions

NETWORKING

KEY THEMES

POLICY DEVELOPMENT


We debate the critical role city administrations and local authorities play in driving forward the policy changes to embrace climate action, but also cultivate resilient communities primed for sustainable growth.

 

 

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CLIMATE FINANCE


We examine the role of climate budgeting in guiding decision-making, resource allocation, and investments for climate-resilient and sustainable development. We discuss how climate budgeting continues to emerge as a method of mobilising financial commitments.

 

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TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT


Any deployment of technology often requires public-private sector partnerships. We’ll highlight real-life, best practice case studies and hear from city experts about the challenges still being faced.


 

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SUB TOPICS

TRANSPORTATION


Cities must prioritize transforming transportation systems, focusing on promoting electric vehicles, enhancing infrastructure and implementing smart traffic management.

We’ll showcase how to unlock commercial opportunities, focus on policies to encourage sustainable transport methods and long-term financing solutions for public transport.

 

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ENERGY & UTILITIES


We’ll delve into energy efficiency and cities' roles in influencing the energy mix, addressing questions of efficiency, conservation, and the transition to clean energy infrastructure, ensuring a just transition for all stakeholders involved.





 

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BUILT ENVIRONMENT


Buildings, roads, and pavements, offers opportunities for addressing energy efficiency gaps and urban redevelopment.

We’ll be highlighting data-driven sustainability through technologies like IoT, sensors, AI, and digital twins to inform policy decisions and enhance city agility.


 

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LEADERSHIP


We focus on how cities must set clear goals, accountability frameworks, and flexible strategies.

The aim here is to to engage citizens, benchmark progress, and ensure environmental stewardship amidst addressing climate change and protecting biodiversity.

 

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EQUITY


Equity is a fundamental value in climate action, emphasising fair distribution of benefits and burdens while prioritising access to resources and opportunities for all.

We explore integration and citizen-centric focus to inform equitable city strategies.

 

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COLLABORATION


Our discussions center on fostering public-private partnerships and showcasing successful collaborations.

We also address knowledge sharing, capacity building, sustainable procurement, and advocacy to empower cities with practical strategies for addressing climate challenges and driving sustainable development.

 

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Latest 2024 Speakers

Sophie Hæstorp Andersen

Sophie Hæstorp Andersen

Eleni Myrivili

Eleni Myrivili

Anna Lisa Boni

Anna Lisa Boni

Carlos Evans

Carlos Evans

Shelby Rust Buso

Shelby Rust Buso

Ricardo Rio

Ricardo Rio

Oleg Polovynko

Oleg Polovynko

Nancy Sutley

Nancy Sutley

Jaromir Beranek

Jaromir Beranek

Genesis Gavino

Genesis Gavino

Jennifer Sanders

Jennifer Sanders

James Nowlan

James Nowlan

 

Featured Partners for 2024

Cities who have already registered for 2024

City Of Copenhagen

City Of Copenhagen

City of Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia

City of Melbourne

City of Melbourne

City of Helsinki

City of Helsinki

City Of Prague

City Of Prague

City Of Toronto

City Of Toronto

Time for Action is Now

What is unique about the Cities Climate Action Summit?

Different from traditional city events, the Summit seeks to uncover tangible solutions—you will see and hear the latest from leading policymakers, technologists and financiers to learn what is working and what is not working.

 

The Summit will provide a holistic view of how urban climate action can be achieved at scale.

 

View Summit Agenda

What is unique about the Cities Climate Action Summit?

Different from traditional city events, the Summit seeks to uncover tangible solutions—you will see and hear the latest from leading policymakers, technologists and financiers to learn what is working and what is not working.

 

The Summit will provide a holistic view of how urban climate action can be achieved at scale.

 

View Summit Agenda

Why host the Cities Climate Action Summit?

Experts across the globe from the World Bank to the World Economic Forum estimate investment needed to combat the climate crisis surpasses US$90 trillion by 2030.

 

And cities are at the crossroad for this investment! The Summit will focus on the policy, the finance and the technology to make these investments wisely—to inform city leaders so they can work to serve and protect their citizens.

Why host the Cities Climate Action Summit?

Experts across the globe from the World Bank to the World Economic Forum estimate investment needed to combat the climate crisis surpasses US$90 trillion by 2030.

 

And cities are at the crossroad for this investment! The Summit will focus on the policy, the finance and the technology to make these investments wisely—to inform city leaders so they can work to serve and protect their citizens

 

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Partnership Enquiries

John O'Grady

Senior Account Director

johno@smartcitiesworld.net

Partnership Enquiries

John O'Grady

Senior Account Director

johno@smartcitiesworld.net

Marketing Enquiries

Nolan O'Connor

Marketing Director

nolano@smartcitiesworld.net

Marketing Enquiries

Nolan O'Connor

Marketing Director

nolano@smartcitiesworld.net

Speaker Enquiries

Luke Antoniou

Senior Editor

lukea@SmartCitiesWorld.net

Speaker Enquiries

Luke Antoniou

Senior Editor

lukea@SmartCitiesWorld.net