There is no doubt that digital transformation and connectivity play an important role in ensuring proper functioning and stimulating growth of any modern city. Whether accessing e-services, using electricity to heat their homes, taking metro to get to work or choosing their representatives in the local elections, citizens, local communities and businesses rely on a trustworthy, reliable and secure access to the Internet.
However, this dependency is also a source of vulnerability and creates numerous digital risks that any responsible authorities need to address and adequately prepare for. The magnitude of the task at hand requires cooperation and engagement across the whole society, including not only local authorities but also national administration, the private sector, research institutions and civil society organisations.
The purpose of this public roundtable is to explore the ways in which these different stakeholders can work better together to deliver sustainable and future-proof urban spaces that support growth, innovation and development while ensuing security and safety of citizens.
Programme:
17:30-17:40 - Welcome Remarks:
- Dario NARDELLA, Mayor of Florence
- Renaud DEHOUSSE, President of the European University Institute
17:40-18:30 - Panel discussion
Chair:
- Patryk PAWLAK, Project Director, EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative – EU Cyber Direct, European Union Institute for Security Studies
Speakers:
- Andrea BILLET, Director, Certification and Surveillance Service, Italian National Agency for Cyber Security
- Laura CARPINI, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy
- Luigi MARTINO, Head of Cyber Security Division, University of Florence, Department of Political and Social Sciences
- Joshua SERRÃO, Strategic Advisor for Strategy and Innovation on Digital City Safety and Security, City of Amsterdam
- Stefano SERVA, Space Programme Accreditation and Security Engineering Manager, European Space Agency
- Giacomo SPERETTA, Leonardo - Divisione Cyber & Security Solutions - Senior Vice President for Marketing & International Business
The event will take place in English and Italian. Simultaneous translation will be provided.
All are welcome to attend the event. Prior registration is required. Please register by 14 October 18:00 CEST.