Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about good practices for tackling the COVID-19 crisis and to exchange experiences globally!
In cooperation with committed urban practitioners, municipal experts and local experts from science, civil society and business, Connective Cities is organising a virtual global exchange series from 23rd November to 3rd December 2020 on the topic "Municipal Response to COVID-19" and cordially invites you to participate in this series of events.
Registration for individual or multiple sessions is possible, please indicate your preference in the registration form. Participation is free of charge. Register now!
Challenges and Future of Cities in view of the Pandemic
14:00 - 16:30 CET
Cities worldwide are severely affected by the effects of COVID-19. Our opening session will provide an overview of the challenges cities face during the pandemic. With contributions from Felix Reifschneider, Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Sabine Dress, German Association of Cities and Towns.
Plenary discussion with seven high-ranking representatives of cities from Mexico, Cap Verde, Georgia, Madagascar, Portugal and Ukraine.
10:00 – 12:00 CET parallell
1. Economic development agencies in times of Corona More
2. Tourism Sector addressing the Pandemic More
14:00 – 16:00 CET
Municipalities and their COVID-19 Response to Local Economic Development More
16:30 – 18:30 CET
Urban Poverty and Living Conditions: COVID-19 Impacts in Densely Populated Backyard Rental Areas More
10:00 - 12: 00 CET
Digital literacy and know-how transfer serving as enablers for pandemic-resilient communities
14:00 - 16:00 CET
Dealing with the digital divide in the time of COVID 19-driven digitalization
16:30 – 18:30 CET
The role of digitalized public services as reactions to the COVID 19-pandemic
The main communication language of the series is English, translations will be available in certain sessions and will be indicated accordingly.
Detailed information on the individual events will follow here shortly. Stay tuned!
Further information about the conference and the expert network can also be found on the conference page in our Connective Cities Community Platform. Take a look without any obligation! And become part of the network if you are interested.
Registration for individual or multiple sessions is possible, please indicate your preference in the registration form. Participation is free of charge. Register now!