Lisbon is more than a historic and charming city by the sea. This is fertile ground for social innovationvital engine for development a more inclusive and sustainable future. The city has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with social innovation playing a critical role in solving local problems.
To talk about this transformation process, it is necessary to hold the first conference of the initiative.”Lisbon in action: a city with a future» addresses innovation in the service of public good. This happens on the day when December 5, at 9:30.at Casa Fernando Pessoa and has live broadcast on the KM website. See the program below.
Social startups are emerging to respond to challenges
Technology plays an important role in the path of social innovation. Incubators and technology centers in Lisbon have created a favorable environment for growth social startups focused on innovative solutions to social problems. Digitalization and connectivity are being explored to create platforms that facilitate interaction between citizens and facilitate the exchange of resources and ideas.
In a city that breathes history, social innovation is a bridge between the past and the future. Lisbon is once again becoming a laboratory of ideas, where tradition meets modernity to confront modern challenges.
First conference
Carlos MoedasPresident of the Lisbon City Council, will give an introductory note to this topic and then begin a discussion on this topic with Antonio Miguelfounder of MAZE, Gil AzevedoExecutive Director of Start Up Lisboa and Joao Barrachofounder of the Apps for Good project.
Program “Lisbon in action, a city with a future”
09:30 | Institutional opening
Carlos Moedas, President of the Lisbon City Council
09:45 | Debate: Innovation in the service of social well-being
– Antonio Miguel, founder of MAZE
– Gil Azevedo, CEO of Startup Lisboa
– João Baraso, founder of the Apps for Good project.
Moderator: Carlos Marsalo, Director of Special Projects at Cofina
11:30 | Closing
Source: CM Jornal
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