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Jenny Lindström Beijar

Jenny Lindström Beijar | Our Normal Association Gothenburg, Sweden

Biography

Jenny Lindström Beijar is a social entrepreneur, Ashoka Fellow, and founder of Our Normal Association, driving innovation for a more inclusive society through universal design. She leads Our Normal’s work in the EU-funded European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness project, bringing the perspectives of young people with disabilities and their families into the development of digital twins, AI and emerging technologies – making often-overlooked perspectives a driver of innovation.

Sessions

15:05h

In Focus | SMART CITY EXPO Living & Inclusion

From Cradle to Silver: Are Cities Designing for Wellbeing at Every Stage of Life?

Mustafa Sherif AFRY & Placemaking Sweden Studio Manager, Urban Planner and Placemaker Moderator

Jenny Lindström Beijar Our Normal Association Founder and Managing Director Chair

Juliet Chika Chinemelu Federal Polythecnic Uwana Afikpo Urban Planner, Lecturer, and Executive Director, Women in Distress Organisation (WIDO) Chair

Supreet K Singh Red Dot Foundation - Chair

Silvia Sala Capdevila ACNUR/UNHCR - Catalán Committee - Chair

#Ageing Populations, #Children, #Community Development, #Health, #Quality of Life, #Silver Economy, #Social Care Systems

2026-11-03 15:05 2026-11-03 15:50 Europe/Madrid From Cradle to Silver: Are Cities Designing for Wellbeing at Every Stage of Life?

Wellbeing in city is shaped not only by access to services, but by how care is woven into the fabric of everyday life. As populations age and social needs become more complex, cities are moving beyond isolated systems toward more connected approaches that link health, social services, housing, and community networks. This shift places greater emphasis on prevention, inclusion, and proximity, ensuring support is accessible across all stages of life. From child-friendly environments to age-inclusive strategies, the focus is on creating conditions that enable independence, connection, and dignity, while strengthening the social and economic foundations that underpin long-term urban wellbeing.

Stage: Cities X People

Tue 3

15:05h - 15:50h Stage: Cities X People All Passes