Radical changes in demographics, climate, and the onset of new technologies are drastically changing our cities and the way we live but also how and where we work. The general public as well as employees and other stakeholders demands that leaders and organizations adapt and operate in entirely new ways. How are governments and companies investing in innovation, and to what extent does these investments improve the outcome and well-being for residents?

How can modern cities carry out cooperation in innovation activities, breaking down barriers to the flow of knowledge, technology, talent, capital and data, and facilitating the in-depth integration of innovation with economic and social governance?

How can leaders act as a catalyst for the cities we want to live in?