The Living-in.EU Movement will be present at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025, one of the leading global events for cities, digital transformation, and urban innovation.

SCEWC brings together government representatives, industry leaders, urban planners, and researchers from around the world to exchange ideas, showcase cutting-edge solutions, and advance sustainable, inclusive, and smart urban development. With a rich programme of exhibitions, thematic sessions, and networking opportunities, the event acts as a global hub for collaboration on the future of cities.

For the Living-in.EU Movement, being at SCEWC is a strategic opportunity to reinforce its mission of supporting interoperable digital transformation across all levels of public administration. The event provides a valuable space to share ongoing initiatives, engage with key stakeholders, and promote the collective effort to build human-centric, digitally empowered cities across Europe.

European cities and GenAI: examples, challenges and opportunities

📍 Location: Stage: Tech X Cities
📅 Date & Time: 5 November 2025, 9:30 – 10:15
🎙 Format: Agora session

AI is reshaping every aspect of our lives, and cities are no exception. Local administrations are exploring how AI can improve policies, internal processes, and citizen services. While GenAI has gained traction in the private sector, its impact in the public sector is only beginning to be explored.

As the level of government closest to citizens, cities and regions are well-placed to pioneer the responsible use of GenAI. From improving efficiency to enabling more personalised services and data-driven urban planning, municipalities across Europe are experimenting with different applications. Some are integrating commercial solutions like Copilot for Microsoft 365, others are testing open tools, or adopting hybrid approaches.

Living-in.EU is the community of European cities and regions working together to accelerate local digital transformation. By championing advanced digital technologies, members support Europe’s transition towards a greener, more sustainable, and fair society.

In this session, Living-in.EU will bring together cities to share practical experiences with GenAI. Participants will present their applications, discuss challenges, address ethical considerations, and explore how AI can be scaled responsibly in Europe’s public sector.

Speakers

Anni Orttenvuori-Ganter Lead Data and Knowledge Architect Strategic Development and Knowledge Management, Mayor’s Office City of Espoo Anni leads data governance and enterprise architecture development at the City of Espoo. Her work focuses on supporting and improving quality practices across different sectors, while advancing the city’s capabilities in data utilization and impact leadership. She also provides strategic support for service development across municipal units, ensuring that data and knowledge are effectively leveraged to drive innovation and better outcomes for residents.

Markus Mohl Head of Geoservices and Digital Twin City of Munich

Julia Olander Coordinator Intraservice City of Gothenburg

Arnis Gulbis Director Riga Digital Agency

Helen Köpman Deputy Head of Unit DG CNECT

Moderator

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