Sergio García i Rodríguez

An expert in strategic communication and new digital narratives at the intersection of internationalization, city branding and sustainability, with over 12 years of experience working for international organizations, the press and the consulting sector. He is the Head of Communications at Anteverti, responsible for the company’s strategic positioning and the deployment of its knowledge platform, CitiesToBe. As a senior consultant, he has contributed to high-profile projects, including assisting Seoul in designing its new Smart City Brand, conceptualizing the narrative for Catalonia’s New Urban Agenda and helping Madrid optimize its position in the global Smart City landscape. Prior to joining Anteverti in 2018, he worked for the United Nations, T-Systems and Agencia Efe. Sergio holds a master’s degree in International Studies, a postgraduate degree in Digital Content and a bachelor’s degree in Translation.

«Yes to renovation! No to demolition!»: A (European) way forward for better cities

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

Across Europe, voices are growing louder demanding that our cities prioritize renovation over demolition. The HouseEurope! initiative, recently awarded the 2025 OBEL Award, is leading the debate to turn this vision into law at the EU level.

15 key terms redefining urban mobility today

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Head of Communications at Anteverti & CitiesToBe Executive Editor

Urban mobility is advancing rapidly, adapting to the myriad challenges contemporary cities face—from decarbonization to urban inequities—driven by innovation, sustainability, and the compounded needs of all urban stakeholders.

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.