The conference will open with insights into smart policies for urban resilience, exploring current challenges and projects that integrate innovative technologies into city infrastructure. Keynote speakers will discuss the role of policies and governance in fostering resilience.
- prof. dr. Violeta Bokan-Bosiljkov (dekanja FGG): Opening with conference greetings
- Anamarija Lukenda (Direktorat za znanost in inovacije): Smart policies for resilient cities
- Aleš Dremel: Opportunities and Challenges in Smart Technology Integration
Part II: Smart Technologies – Enhancing Resilience and Adaptability
This session explores smart and resilient urban development, focusing on smart cities, energy communities, climate-resilient design, and sustainable city standards.
- Matjaž Logar (Inštitut Jožef Štefan): Perspective on smart cities and resilient urban development
- Igor Kapš (Municipality of Velenje): Presentation on the Use of Smart Strategies in Designing Resilient Cities
- The company SunContract: Perspectives on energy communities: challenges and opportunities
- Pergar Petra (FGG, UL): CLIMRES – Leadership for Climate Resilient Buildings
- dr. Igor Bizjak (Urban Planning Institute, RS): Standards for Smart Cities
- Panel discussion.
Part III: Integrating Smart Technologies with Circular and Regenerative Principles
The final session explores smart technologies in the circular economy, covering AI-driven logistics, digital product passports, and climate action. It highlights strategies for urban circularity, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Nina Meglič (Štajerska gospodarska zbornica): Perspective on smart strategies for advancing the circular economy
- The company Solwesol: Application of AI in Logistics Optimization
- The company Surovina: Digital Passport: enhancing transparency and sustainability in the circular economy
- EIT Climate KIC initiatives: Advancing climate innovation
- Jaka Kranjc (Ekologi brez meja): Embedding smart approaches to city circularity: EBM perspective
- Panel discussion.