MEXICO - CONGRESS It is the meeting point in Latin America where the main market leaders gather to provide the strategic vision, trends and innovations of local, national, regional and global Real Estate. Since 2009 it has been held in different Latin American countries, and in February 2025 it will be held again in Mexico together with the investment and business exposition. February 12 and 13, 2025 ...
IQOL as a metric towards a people-centered smart city Ministry of Foreign Affairs El Salvador - China - Event El Salvador made a significant impression at the 13th Smart Cities Summit held in Shenzhen, China, establishing itself as a leader in sustainable urban development. Represented by Santiago Caprio, a smart cities expert and advisor to UN-Habitat, the country showcased its progress under President Nayib Bukele’s leadership toward creating people-centered smart cities. In his presentation, Caprio emphasized El Salvador’s focus on connecting human needs...
These interview explores emerging and disruptive technologies in the context of Smart Cities, focusing on how they should serve people. Santiago Caprio, PhD in Urbanism and Urban Quality of Life, shares his expertise as an international expert in human-centered Smart Cities, emphasizing the importance of...
Social networks and the urban inequality crisis: transnational analyses of humanitarian responses in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. UN-HABITAT - EGYPT - FORUM Forum: Social Media, Inequality, and Futures – Bridging Realities in Policy and Programming On November 6, 2024, at Multipurpose Room 07 (Norway), a forum organized by Urban-A and prestigious institutions such as the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) will explore how social media impacts urban inequality and social dynamics in the Global South, highlighting both...
SMART CITY STRATEGIES Ecuadorian International Chamber of Commerce and Integration (CEICI) - ECUADOR - CONFERENCE The Ecuadorian International Chamber of Commerce and Integration (CEICI), in collaboration with the Government of El Salvador through its Embassy in Ecuador, invites you to the online conference “Future and Innovation in El Salvador: Strategies for Smart Cities”, a free event taking place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 5:00 PM (Ecuador time). This conference will delve into the key strategies transforming El Salvador into a reference model...
Towards conscious change, people-centered smart cities DUS SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT - PERU- CONFERENCE Innovation for Smart Cities: Enrique Ruz Bentué and Santiago Caprio in Lima On October 23 and 24, Lima will host the International Specialization Course: Innovation in Infrastructure and Financing for an Intelligent and Sustainable Country, a key event to address the challenges and opportunities cities face on the path toward sustainability and technology. The course will feature two prominent figures in the field of Smart Cities: Enrique Ruz Bentué, known as...
Smart Cities with a Human-Centered Approach Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) - COSTA RICA - SEMINAR Transforming Cities with a Human-Centered Approach: Highlights from the 2nd International Urban Agenda Seminar 2024 From October 15 to 17, experts from around the world gathered virtually for the 2nd International Urban Agenda Seminar 2024, a platform to rethink the sustainable development of future cities. Among the standout contributions, Dr. Santiago Caprio, professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan and coordinator of the Polismaker Lab in Italy,...
The Smart City Journal - Spain El Salvador is undergoing a remarkable transformation, redefining its identity and offering a new vision for its future. At the heart of this change are initiatives like the CUBOs (Urban Centers for Well-being and Opportunities), which aim to empower Salvadorans to dream big and rebuild their sense of belonging. Once known primarily for its struggles, El Salvador is now emerging as a regional leader in human-centered urban development. These efforts, supported by international collaboration with...
Towards authentic development with shared well-being Santiago Caprio presented an international perspective on sustainable and equitable development at Smart City Portoviejo. Genuine development with shared well-being involves a growth model that prioritizes the holistic well-being of individuals, communities, and the environment, rather than focusing solely on economic growth. Strategies for building cities that benefit all their inhabitants were explored. ...
El Salvador and the Road to a People-Centred Smart City In this interview, international architect and urban planner Santiago Caprio shares his vision for the future of people-centered smart cities. With more than two decades of experience in sustainable projects across various countries, Caprio underscores the importance of technology as a tool to enhance quality of life, promote sustainability, and honor cultural identity. As a member of UN-Habitat, Dr. Caprio highlights the need to prioritize citizen well-being, foster community participation, and design...
UN-HABITAT - BRASIL - MACEIO Leaders and experts from around the world gathered in maceió on September 5 and 6 to discuss crucial issues about the future of cities. The event “Connected People, Integrated Cities” was organized by the Maceió City Council, through the Maceió Urban Planning Institute iplan . The initiative aimed to promote the exchange of experiences and ideas on urban development, digitization of services and protection of digital rights. The panels focused on experiences in the areas of...
ULACIT/SELLO VERDE - COSTA RICA - CONSERVATORY Technology for Urban SustainabilityPeople-Centered Urban DesignTechnological Innovation and Citizen ParticipationTechnology and Quality of LifeChallenges and Future of Smart CitiesDigital Inclusion This event explores how technological innovation is transforming cities into more efficient, inclusive and ecological spaces. With the participation of experts in urbanism, technology and sustainability, the latest trends and solutions for building cities that improve the quality of life of their inhabitants and protect the environment will be discussed. ...