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Marie-Christine Therrien

Marie-Christine Therrien | National School of Public Administration Montréal, Canada

Biography

Marie-Christine Therrien is a professor at Ecole nationale d'administration publique and Director of Cité-ID LivingLab in Montréal. Her work focuses on city science advice, urban resilience, crisis governance and the use of AI to strengthen evidence-informed public decision-making. She chairs INGSA North America – City Science Advice and is co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Kwerty.ai, an AI-powered knowledge assistant supporting the synthesis and mobilization of scientific and grey literature for public and mission-driven organizations.

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