Katharina Lobinger at the public conference “Society and Covid: new challenges for cities”

Our project leader Katharina Lobinger has been invited as speaker at the public conference “Society and Covid: new challenges for cities“, organized by Lugano Living Lab. The conference was also presented by journalist Patrick Stopper in an article from Ticinonline.

Among several issues that emerged, Prof. Lobinger focused on social relationships, ICTs and the important role of interpersonal communication during and after COVID.

The video streaming of the open conference can be watched on the YouTube channel of Lugano Living Lab, both in English or in Italian.

Speakers of the public conference “Society and Covid: new challenges for cities”

  • Marco Borradori – Mayor of the City of Lugano
  • Roberta Cattaneo – Regional Director SBB, South Region
  • Katharina Lobinger – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, USI-Università della Svizzera italiana
  • Federico Parolotto – Architect, senior partner and co-founder of Mobility In Chain
  • Carlo Ratti – Director of MIT Senseable City Lab & Founder of Carlo Ratti Associates studio

Moderators

  • Andrea Arcidiacono
  • Giada Marsadri