Impact Cities: Building Thriving Ecosystems for Innovation & Sustainability

Cities are at the forefront of tackling global challenges—from climate resilience and economic inclusion to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. But what does it take to create a thriving impact-driven ecosystem where businesses, investors, and policymakers collaborate effectively? This session explores how cities can serve as catalysts for systemic change, using case studies from Hamburg, The Hague, and Vienna—three leading urban centers redefining innovation and sustainability.

• How municipal leadership can drive business innovation and sustainability.

• Public-private partnerships, community engagement, and policy frameworks that create fertile ground for impact.

• Case studies from:

  • Hamburg: Leveraging digital transformation & mobility solutions for a greener future.

  • The Hague: Championing impact entrepreneurship and sustainable finance as a city strategy.

  • Vienna: Leading in social innovation and climate-positive urban development.

• Lessons in creating replicable and scalable urban impact models.

✅ Impact Entrepreneurs: Learn how cities can be launchpads for innovation and access city-driven funding and support.
✅ Investors: Discover urban-led initiatives creating investment-ready opportunities in sustainability and tech.
✅ Leaders (Business, NGO, Public Sector): Explore how policies and partnerships can drive inclusive, long-term impact.

Join us to uncover how cities can lead the way in building the ecosystems needed for a just, green, and innovative future.