Workshop

From Data to Action: Urban Health in a Changing World

Using data, technology, and collaboration to shape healthier, more resilient cities

  • June 12, 2025 09:00 AM

How Can Data Help Us Build Healthier Cities?

Urban health is increasingly shaped by how our cities are designed, managed, and lived in. In the face of climate change, rapid urbanization, and global health risks, turning data into actionable insights is essential for more effective public policies.

“From Data to Action” is a workshop that brings together experts in public health, urban planning, technology, and research to explore how data science can guide us toward healthier, more resilient, and sustainable cities.

Turning Insight into Impact

How urban mobility patterns affect population health

The role of emerging technologies: cloud computing, AI, and predictive modeling

Integrating air quality, epidemiological, and behavioral data for better prevention

Addressing climate-related health risks through data-informed planning

Fighting misinformation with transparency and effective communication

Pannel of experts

Urban planning and health

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Carolyn Daher

ISGlobal

Albert Soret

BSC

Raquel Sánchez

Nommon

Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

Michelle Kendall

University of Oxford

Jacobo Mendioroz

ASPCAT

Elizabet Diago-Navarro

ISGlobal

Climate change, health, desinformation and policy making

Xavier Rodó

ISGlobal

Rachel Lowe

BSC

Pere Buhigas

RTVE

Gender perspective in health and climate

Bet López

BSC & Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa

Lourdes Muñoz

Iniciativa Barcelona Open Data

Giulia Sonetti

UPC & ISGlobal