About this Event
Cities worldwide are undergoing significant transformations. This involves a focus on resilience and integrating social, environmental, and economic considerations into urban planning and management practices. The goal is to create human-centered, livable cities through innovative approaches. It starts with you and me.
The conference will show the exhibition Woodlife Sweden - the exhibition Woodlife Sweden showcases over 40 architectural projects in which contemporary Swedish architects and designers have made extensive use of wood.
Agenda:
2pm - Welcome!
Moderator Jessica Alba, Director of Policy & TDM, Stanford Transportation
Sister Cities Towards Climate Neutrality 2030
Mikael Sanfridson, Mayor City of Linköping
Ed Lauing, Mayor City of Palo Alto
Film Friendship Oak Trees
Sustainable Growing Cities
Moderated by Jessica Becker, Architect M.Sc. Arch/SAR, Wallenberg Senior Fellow, Nordic Innovation House
Panelists:
Pat Burt, City Council Palo Alto
Erik Åqvist, Head of Economic Development, City of Linköping
Mentimeter Audience Survey
Break with Coffee and Swedish Fika
Timber on Top
Jessica Becker, Architect M.Sc. Arch/SAR, Wallenberg Senior Fellow, Nordic Innovation House
Oakland, City of Transformation
Marc A. Weiss PhD, City & Regional Planning, Berkeley University
5.00-7.00pm: Meet & Greet
Food, drinks and networking - Welcome by , Mayor City of Linköping, , and, President and Head of Board Neighbors Abroad
Bifrost Summit 2025
Bifrost Summit, March 3-7, 2025 is a program organized by the Nordic Innovation House Silicon Valley. Bifrost Summit connects visionaries, innovators, and industry leaders to shape the future of emerging technologies. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, scientist, or visionary, the Bifrost Summit is the place to connect, collaborate, and spark the next big breakthrough.This years themes are: Dual-Use Technology, Semiconductors & AI, and Quantum.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, United States
USD 0.00
