Smart Circular Cities

RICONOSCIUTO 1 CREDITO FORMATIVO PROFESSIONALE PER L'ORDINE DEGLI INGEGNERI

The transition towards climate-neutral and resilient cities requires the integration of advanced digital technologies, sustainable infrastructures, and innovative governance models. This session explores how smart solutions – ranging from AI-driven analytics and digital twins to high-performance computing and IoT systems – can support circular economy strategies and urban resilience. Attention is given to the alignment with the EU Mission “Climate Neutral and Smart Cities” and the New European Bauhaus initiative. The roundtable will bring together academia, research centers, and industry stakeholders to discuss technological enablers, societal impacts, and scalable solutions for sustainable urban development.

Session Chairs

Carlo Alberto Nucci, DEI - University of Bologna & National Representative – Mission HE Climate Neutral and Smart Cities
Benedetta Brighenti, Director of RENAEL

Program

14.30 Introduction by the Chairs

14.40 Outlook on the strategic priorities implemented and identified by the Mission Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities of Horizon Europe
Carlo Alberto Nucci, University of Bologna, & National Representative – Mission HE Climate Neutral and Smart Cities

14.55 Outlook on the strategic priorities implemented and identified by the New European Bauhaus 
Francesca Rizzo, Politecnico di Milano, Member of the  National Delegation to the Strategic Configuration of Horizon Europe programme

15.10 Smart cities and sustainable development: ASVIS's contribution to the urban transition
Luigi Di Marco, ASVIS

15.25 Round Table: Digitalization and AI for Smart and Circular Cities: From Smart Grids to Data-Driven Governance and Intelligent Urban Monitoring
Mauro Di Giamberardino, Gruppo Maggioli
Andrea Guglielmetti, Responsabile Business Development, Strategic Marketing & Product Management, A2A Smart City
Marco Pistore, FBK
Fabio Vianello, Senior Implementation Analyst, Octave
Angelo Faragnoli, Project Manager, Ramcube

16.20 Discussion and closure
Chiara Galliani, City Councillor, Municipality of Padua
Benedetta Brighenti, Director of RENAEL