Lugano in Figures: Data and AI for the City of the Future
Discover how data and artificial intelligence are transforming Lugano
- Why Attend
- Event Goals
- Speakers
- Location
A public event to understand, discuss, and imagine the city’s future through data and emerging technologies.
Why Attend
A unique opportunity to:
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Preview the new “Lugano in Figures 2025” statistical yearbook
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Learn how data and AI are being used to improve mobility, safety, economy, and quality of life
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Join an open conversation with experts, public officials, and fellow citizens
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Share your ideas and contribute to building a smarter, more sustainable and inclusive Lugano
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Meet professionals, innovators, and stakeholders during the networking session
19:00 - Opening and introduction
Jan Trautmann, Head of Communication and Innovation
- Why Lugano focuses on transparency and data-driven innovation.
- The role of Lugano Living Lab
19:15 - “Lugano in Figures”: data telling the story of the city in 2024
Lorenzo Barisone, Data Scientist City of Lugano
Interactive presentation of key socio-demographic and economic trends.
Focus on mobility, traffic, safety, quality of life and innovation.
19:45 - Panel: Data and AI for the future of Lugano
An open dialogue between institutions, academia and businesses on how data and artificial intelligence are transforming cities. Mobility, safety, economy, sustainability and quality of life: what opportunities (and challenges) lie ahead?
Speakers:
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Michele Foletti, Mayor of Lugano
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Karin Valenzano Rossi, City Councillor, Head of the Department for Urban Security and Public Space, City of Lugano
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Barbara Antonioli Mantegazzini, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Deputy Director of IRE (USI)
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Giulia Dell'Oro, Data & Value Strategy Manager, Accenture
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Matteo Casserini, Senior Researcher and Co-Head of the Bachelor's Program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, SUPSI
Moderator: Lorenzo Barisone, Data Scientist at City of Lugano
20:30 - Dialogue with the public
- Live discussion.
- Sharing of ideas and suggestions.
21:00 - Networking & Apero
- a moment of exchange between citizens, institutions and companies.
Event Goals
- Show how data and AI can address real urban challenges
- Engage citizens and businesses in the conversation around ethical and transparent data use
- Position Lugano as a forward-thinking city, attractive to talent and investment
Speakers
Karin Valenzano Rossi
Municipale Città di Lugano e Responsabile Dicastero Sicurezza e Spazi Urbani
Barbara Antonioli Mantegazzini
Prof.ssa Facoltà di Scienze Economiche e Vice-direttrice IRE (USI)
Lorenzo Barisone
Data Scientist at Lugano Living Lab
Giulia Dell'Oro
Data & Value Stategy Manger at Accenture
Matteo Casserini
Docente-ricercatore senior / Co-Responsabile corso di laurea in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Location
The event will take place at the Villa Ciani in Lugano (Piazza Indipendenza 4, 6900 Lugano)
The venue is located in the heart of Lugano, easily accessible by various means of transport.
Here is how to reach us:
Lugano Living Lab
Piazza della Riforma 1
CH - 6900 Lugano Telefono
+41 58 866 70 09
info@luganolivinglab.ch
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