The power of data and information in cities

In a world where governments and businesses know more about us than in any previous period of time, protecting our privacy and claiming a democractic use of this information is more important than ever.

Cities host more than half of the global population and this figure is expected to increase to 66% in 2050. They are also central to much of the world’s cutting-edge innovation, acting as hubs for designing and testing out new business models and technology at scale.

But if we want smart cities, we need smart citizens, which means guaranteeing access to opportunities to develop skills that allow them to critically interact with new technologies.

Tune in to this session with Mara Balestrini, a systems thinker and the CEO of Ideas for Change to explore how citizens can harness their city's data and use it to address local problems.

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