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Vera-Karin Brazova

Vera-Karin Brazova | Ministry of Regional Development Prague, Czech Republic

Biography

Věra-Karin Brázová leads the Urban Policy Unit at the Czech Ministry of Regional Development, where she works on Smart City policy, funding tools and support for cities and municipalities. Her work focuses on helping urban innovations move beyond pilots towards wider implementation, with experience in 5G-enabled solutions, urban resilience and multi-level collaboration. She also contributes to European and international partnerships, including CapaCITIES 2.0 and the UAEU Water Sensitive City Partnership.

Sessions

11:30h

Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO Governance & Economy

Staying Competitive: Economic and Governance Strategies That Work

Marie-Christine Therrien National School of Public Administration Full Professor & Director, Cité-ID Living Lab on Urban Resilience Governance Chair

José Antonio Ondiviela García University Francisco Vitoria Director Citizen-Centric Inteligent Cities Research Institute Chair

Vera-Karin Brazova Ministry of Regional Development Head of Urban Policy Unit Chair

Barbara Santi Regione Emilia-Romagna Senior Policy – Digital Inclusion and Innovation Chair

Zoe Fitzgerald C40 Cities & GCoM - Moderator

#Cross-sector Governance, #Data Strategies, #Economic Models, #Multilevel Governance, #Policy-making

2026-11-05 11:30 2026-11-05 12:20 Europe/Madrid Staying Competitive: Economic and Governance Strategies That Work

Cities are key drivers of economic growth, innovation, and social progress, making effective governance and strong economic strategies essential for long-term success. As urban systems become more complex and interconnected, governments must adapt quickly to evolving challenges, supported by digital tools, data-driven decision-making, and strengthened institutional capabilities. At the same time, cities need to invest in resilient long-term strategies and reinforce the economic and political foundations that support competitiveness, stability, and prosperity. This session presents practical approaches and real-world solutions that help shape more efficient, adaptive, and future-oriented urban governance and economic systems.

Stage: Cities X People

Thu 5

11:30h - 12:20h Stage: Cities X People All Passes