Friday, September 28th, 2018
9:30 – 9:40
Aula Magna, Universitatea de Vest
Language: RO/EN
Opening session
Hosts: Colin Whitfield, Alex Glod
9:40 – 9:45
Language: RO/EN
Welcoming speech
Ovidiu Megan, West University of Timisoara Vice-Dean
9:45 – 10:00
Launching the architecture contest
Bega Innovation Challenge
10:00 – 10:15
Keynote speeches
Language: RO
Evolution of Cities – Magnet Cities
Marius Cristea, World Bank
10:15 – 10:25
Keynote speeches
Language: RO
Challenges for small and medium sized cities
Alex Petrovici, Association of Romanian Cities
10:30 – 10:45
International Best Practices
Language: EN
Attractiveness in the 21st century global economy
Karl McFaul, Sweden – Innovator
10:50 – 11:05
International Best Practices
Language: EN
LUMEN project for Bega
Kevin Finnan, England – Artistic Director
11:10 – 11:25
International Best Practices
Language: EN
How to transform a city?
Saskia Beer, Holland – Architect
11:25 – 11:40
International Best Practices
Language: EN
Digital Civic Engagement
Titi Ertiö, Finland – Researcher
11:25 – 11:40
International Best Practices
Q&A Session
11:55 – 12:10
Coffee & Networking
12:10 – 12:15
Host presents the next panel discussion & the Guests
12:15 – 12:25
Language: RO
Zero Cozi solution for an efficient public administration
Radu Jakab – Zero Cozi Founder
12:25 – 12:35
Language: RO
Upgrade My City
Dan Bugariu – UpgradeMyCity Co-founder
12:35 – 12:45
Language: RO
Smart projects for Smart cities
Vlad Vela – Vox Technology Park Director
12:45 – 13:00
Q&A Session
13:00 – 13:30
Lunch & Networking
13:30 – 13:35
Host presents the next panel discussion & the Guests
13:35 – 13:45
Language: RO
Education for environment
Andreea Idriceanu Calev – RoRec Communication Manager
13:45 – 13:55
Language: RO
TIFF & education impact
Oana Giurgiu – TIFF Executive Director
13:55 – 14:05
Surprise Speaker
14:05 – 14:20
Q&A Session
14:20 – 14:30
Coffee Break
14:30 – 14:40
Host presents the next panel discussion & the Guests
14:40 – 15:40
Language: RO
Round Table with Mayors & Guests
Mayors:
Dan Diaconu – Timisoara Vice-Mayor
Gheorghe Falca – Arad Mayor
Ilie Bolojan – Oradea Mayor
Specialists:
Barbu Mateescu – Sociologist
Bogdan Suditu – Urbanism & Housing Expert
Moderator:
Gratian Mihailescu – UrbanizeHub Founder
15:40 – 16:10
Q&A Session
16:10 – 16:30
Final Remarks & Conclusions
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