The EMBARQ network is pleased to host a panel, “Municipal Governments and the Third Sector: EMBARQ Partnership Model for Sustainable Mobility," at the 10th Metropolis World Congress, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

EMBARQ experts will discuss a model of decentralized cooperation with governments from cities around the world to advance sustainable mobility and quality of life. Government partners from Brazil, India and Mexico will also share their experiences.

The theme of this year's Metropolis World Congress is “Cities in Transition." It is an opportunity for thought leaders from around the world to reflect on issues about the environment, governance, sustainability, innovation and public-private partnerships.

When: Thursday, November 24, 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where: Santander Cultural, West Room / Rua Sete de Setembro, 1028 - Centro / Porto Alegre, Brazil

Speakers:

• Holger Dalkmann, EMBARQ Director

• Luis Gutierrez, Latin America Strategic Director

• Luis Antonio Lindau, Director of EMBARQ Brasil

• Ashwin Mahesh, Member of ABIDE's Committee, Bangalore, India

• Naini Jayaseelan, Head of the National Capital Region Planning Board, Delhi, India

• Daniel Escotto, General Coordinator of Public Space Authority of Mexico City, Mexico

• Márcio Lacerda, Mayor of Belo Horizonte

• Carlos Alberto Muniz, Vice-Mayor of Rio de Janeiro

About Metropolis:

Metropolis is the World Association of Major Metropolises. Created in 1985, the Metropolis Association is represented by more than 100 members from across the world and operates as an international forum for exploring issues and concerns common to all big cities and metropolitan regions. Metropolis also manages the Metropolitan Section of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). Learn more: www.metropolis.org