Cities today issue 12 | Page 81

CONFERENCE REPORT “It is the dense concentration of people that generates innovation, dynamism, and the creative spark that makes a city successful” Photo: City of Ghent – EUROCITIES Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayor of Warsaw and President of EUROCITIES Award winners from Brighton and Hove, Gijon and Ljubljana On the eve of the conference an award ceremony was held to honour cities, in three categories, that have taken initiatives to connect with citizens while also creating smart cities. BEACH is the go-to website for young people looking for employability advice in Brighton and Hove. The result is a collection of film clips, advice and information available on the BEACH website. Aimed at students, it is also used by parents and teachers. Gijon’s Citizen Card is an access and payment card that holds the key to a wide range of serv