Sergio García i Rodríguez

Sergio García i Rodríguez is an expert in strategic communication, internationalization, and new digital narratives with over 10 years of experience working for international organizations, the press, and the private sector. Since 2018, he has served as the Head of Communication at Anteverti, the executive editor of their knowledge platform, CitiesToBe, and a senior consultant. Sergio's projects have included assisting Seoul in designing its new Smart City Brand, conceptualizing the narrative of the New Urban Agenda of Catalonia, and creating various concept stands for the city of Barcelona at the Smart City Expo World Congress. Before this role, he led and implemented strategies and initiatives at the UNDP, T-Systems, and Agencia Efe. He holds a master's degree in International Studies, a postgraduate degree in Digital Content, and a bachelor's degree in Translation.

What is Smart City branding? 4 successful examples

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

Amid fierce global competition for opportunities, investment, and talent, Smart City Branding can be the key for cities to stand out. Discover 4 top-performing global cities embracing this trend with our experts.

The call of the CitiesToBe Photo Award 2023 is now open!

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

The second edition of Anteverti's international urban photography contest will receive entries until February 12, 2023.

A year of hyper-accelerated digital transformation: what our cities and societies have learned

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

What have we learned from the intersection between this pandemic year, life in cities and digital transformation? Our team has identified four areas and trends where the way forward is clearer today than it was a year ago.

Cities and internationalization: 4 trends that are shaping a new scenario of opportunities

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

Cities and peri-urban territories must see today’s situation – and recent digital hyper-acceleration– as an opportunity to reposition themselves on the global map.

5 reasons why metropolitan cooperation and city alliances are key for a resilient post-pandemic future

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

Our expert analysis | No city is big enough to face this pandemic alone, and multi-level and-stakeholder alliances can and should be an accelerator of global urban resilience.

Covid-19 and the future of cities: 9 emerging trends in digital transformation

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

Our expert analysis | The pandemic has accelerated many digitalization processes that were predicted to be more gradual – and urban management has been no exception.

Here is the winner of the CitiesToBe Photo Award – and the 10 Honorary Mentions

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

The Jury reviewed 533 photographs from 60 countries.

2019 in Urban Challenges: CitiesToBe review of the Year

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

Feminist urbanism, creativity for sustainability, radical inclusion and growing inequalities: we list this year's most popular topics according to the visitors of this blog, as 2019 comes to an end and we welcome a new decade.

Finding inspiration in urban complexity: 1st edition of the CitiesToBe Photo Award launched!

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

If you love cities as much as photography, submit your entry for the CitiesToBe Photo Award before 16th February 2020!