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Calling all innovators! 🌆 @QBE #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge applications are open! It's more than a contest; it's your chance to drive real urban progress. Connect, learn, and present your ideas. Big change starts here—you could win $100K! Join us 👉lnkd.in/eWsJvP2

🏢 Last Call for City Leaders! Sign up for the Alternative Project Financing Workshop before Monday the 24th In these times of uncertainty, learn how to best secure funding for your city's projects through Public Private Partnerships. Sign up here: lnkd.in/gQ4RUq7P

🚨 Calling all City Leaders! 🚨 Join Leading Cities' Alternative Project Financing Workshop on Feb 27 (12-1 PM EST) to: ✅ Learn PPP best practices ✅ Preview private sector solutions ✅ Leave with an Authority Action Plan Sign up now: lnkd.in/gQ4RUq7P

By 2050, climate-induced disasters could cost the global economy a staggering $2.5 trillion annually. Yet, less than 50% effectively report on the financial resources required to implement action plans. Discover how Sustainaccount is helping: lnkd.in/eKaJzs8T

🌟 Season 4 of Preview of Tomorrow is officially here! 🌟 Our first guest is Helio Samora from SmartAcqua, whose groundbreaking work tackles one of the world’s most critical challenges: water loss. Listen to the whole episode here: lnkd.in/eGjbMT_i

Don’t miss the chance to make an impact with the Climate Innovation Award! Selected participants gain access to #LaunchPad11, a nomination for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, and up to $8,000 in grants! Apply now: lnkd.in/ek4dBF5S

✨ Happy Holidays from Leading Cities! 🌟 As we wrap up another impactful year, we are incredibly grateful for the innovation, resilience, and collaboration within our global community. Together, we've made strides toward creating smarter, more sustainable cities for everyone

President & CEO Michael Lake hosted a Sydney event with QBE Insurance to celebrate the 2024 #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! Innovators & experts gathered for workshops on urban resilience & smart city innovation, marking a milestone in advancing global solutions 🚀

🏆 A massive congratulations to @gravitywater_ , the 2024 AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Grand Prize Winner! Led by the visionary Danny Wright, Gravity Water is transforming communities by providing sustainable, clean drinking water solutions worldwide. 🌍💧

✨ HUGE congratulations to Gravity Water, the 2024 #AcceliCITY People’s Choice Award winner in the East! This honor celebrates their sustainable, community-powered solutions that turn rainwater into safe drinking water for communities in need.

Now, Michael is presenting Giuseppe Masanotti from The Levi-Montalcini Foundation. Tune in for the latest insights shaping urban innovation! 🌟#SmartCityExpo #UrbanInnovation #LeadingCities

Leading Cities takes the stage at #TomorrowBuildingWorldCongress in #Barcelona! 🌆 Our CEO, Michael Lake, is currently engaged in a dynamic dialogue with renowned architect Melike Altinisik, exploring the future of smart cities

🌊We’re thrilled to announce Reef Arches as the 2024 #AcceliCITY People’s Choice Award winner in the West! This honor celebrates their visionary work in ocean conservation and eco-friendly artificial reefs, which support marine life, fight erosion, and protect our shores.

🚀 Live from #SmartCityExpo Barcelona! Our CEO @MichaelLake is presenting on a @nvidia & @DellTech panel: Reimagining Urban Life: The Power of Generative AI in City Planning and Public Services Exploring how #AI is shaping tomorrow's cities! 🏙️🤖 #LeadingCities #UrbanInnovation

Happy #WorldCitiesDay! Today, we celebrate the resilience & potential of cities worldwide. Inspired by President Clinton’s legacy, our CEO Michael Lake launched the “Bridge to Resiliency” with @ClintonGlobal to empower 100 cities in climate adaptation: lnkd.in/gm-vqevF

Leading Cities invites YOU to watch the final AcceliCITY event live-streamed within #LaunchPad11. Mix and mingle with our ecosystem, discover our virtual incubator for smart city solutions, and find out who is going home with $100,000! Register here: lnkd.in/egcJfTjR

Last week, President and CEO Mike Lake flew to the beautiful Islas Canarias to attend #BizzTech's 2024 Urban Metaverse Conference. Check out some behind-the-scene pictures of Mike delivering a powerful presentation on scaling resilient solutions in cities and towns!

Introducing #Reefarches, one of our 2024 QBE #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Top 10 solution providers! Reefarches is building resilience by protecting coastal cities and habitats. Don't miss your chance to celebrate the Top 10 at the Final Event: lnkd.in/egcJfTjR

🌍✨ Huge milestone for WAGA Technologies! Their first WAGA PAWA Pack in Tanzania is lighting up lives, thanks to the support from #LaunchPad 11 and our partnership with @MassCEC. Want to join WAGA and other entrepreneurs? Learn more: lnkd.in/g3p3fYnG

Join Leading Cities at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, November 5-7th. We are offering an exclusive 25% discount on tickets using our promo code BWCPFVNL. Use the code during registration to claim your discount! 🎟️ lnkd.in/etgzQsei

After an incredible journey and rigorous selection of our Top 100, Top 50, then Top 10 from 740+ applicants, Leading Cities is thrilled to announce the most innovative and impactful solutions in the QBE #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge. Discover more: leadingcities.org/accelicity