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Public Sector Local Government Session: Governing AI-enabled cities: data, sovereignty and public trust
Monday, 09 November, 2026 / 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CET
About the Session
The next phase of urban transformation will not be shaped by the adoption of AI, urban data spaces or real-time technologies alone. City leaders must decide where these capabilities can create genuine public value—and how they can be introduced responsibly across public services.This requires clear public objectives, closer alignment between service priorities, operational needs, IT teams and technology partners, and data that is trustworthy and used responsibly. It also means addressing vendor dependency, procurement challenges and digital sovereignty, while protecting privacy and fundamental rights. Finally, cities must assess whether their computing capacity, energy systems, infrastructure and budgets can support AI at scale without undermining urban resilience. Join a candid discussion with peer city officials from across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and around the world. They will share their experiences, battle scars, passions and concerns as they work to turn AI and data into resilient services, measurable public value and lasting public trust.