Pipo Serrano

Join us for a distinguished dialogue with Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, as he shares insights into the city’s ambitions transformation ahead of the Jubilee celebrations. Discover how new infrastructure projects, soon to be completed, are set to redefine Rome, while cutting-edge technology, like an AI virtual assistant, drives innovation and citizen engagement. Mayor Gualtieri will also discuss his recent partnership with Barcelona to push for European support in social housing, illustrating how major cities are shaping Europe’s social future.

When it comes to climate change and environmental impact, will Artificial Intelligence solve more problems than it creates? AI's huge energy and water requirements have caused some of the biggest technology companies in the world to miss their climate targets, a problem that will likely only worsen in the near to medium term. Yet AI is also helping to improve productivity, identify efficiencies, and support innovation, all of which we need to achieve our net zero targets. This talk considers current efforts to make AI more sustainable and what this challenge means for smart cities.