Sustainability in cities and communities: Visions, solutions and case studies

Moderation: Susanne Hueber

10:00-10:15
Sustainability is a cross-sectoral topic - particularly for communities
Hannes Germann, President, Swiss Association of Municipalities and Council of States Member, Schaffhausen

10:15-10:30
sustbl makes sense - The key to efficient management of sustainable urban development
Stephan Parlow, Senior Expert Sustainability Management, Gruner AG

10:30-10:45
Innovation and valuation in sustainable urban transformations: Experiences of the former mayor of Stockholm
Anna König Jerlmyr, Former mayor of Stockholm

Moderation: Eugen Da Pra

10:45-11:00
The smallest smart city in the world: application scenarios from Niedergösgen
Martin Rumpf, Leiter Smart City, Equans Switzerland
Matthias Peter,  Markenverantwortlicher THORN, Zumtobel Licht AG

11:00-11:15
The Smart City Lab Basel - 2018 to 2023
Barbara Alder, Head of the Basic Principles and Strategies Division, Department of Urban and Regional Development, Office of the President, Canton of Basel-Stadt

11:15-11:30
The emergence of a real-world laboratory for sustainable innovation in the port: 'Port of Innovation
Olivier Ferilli, Senior Innovation Developer, IWB
Daniel Hoefer, Head of Division - Sites, Infrastructure and Port Railway, Swiss Rhine Ports

In the port real-world laboratory, sustainable solutions are explored through testing and projects to make port operations more environmentally friendly. This includes innovations such as low-emission transportation, efficient energy generation, and waste reduction. Through partnerships with industry and research, practical approaches are developed to minimize the port's ecological footprint. The goal is to create a sustainable blueprint for ports and industrial areas while simultaneously combining profitability and environmental protection.