Episode 27

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12th Dec 2025

The Basque’s Intelligent Gem

Dentons is proud to share this special episode in partnership with the Intelligent Community Forum. Lou Zacharilla, ICF co-founder, speaks with Iñaki Gaztelu, the new Director of Modernization for the City of Bilbao, about the city’s remarkable journey from post-industrial decline to international recognition as a model smart city.

They explore how Bilbao’s digital modernization initiatives and deep citizen engagement have driven sustainable human-centered urban transformation and discuss the strategies that will guide the city’s next chapter. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in creating inclusive connected and technologically empowered communities.

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Dentons Smart Cities Chat Series
Dentons Smart Cities Chat Series is a podcast that aims to help cities, communities, and stakeholders modernize digital, physical and social infrastructure to take advantage of technological developments that enable the integration of essential...
Dentons Smart Cities Chat Series is a podcast that aims to help cities, communities, and stakeholders modernize digital, physical and social infrastructure to take advantage of technological developments that enable the integration of essential services. We share stories on the latest technologies and smart city development from industry professionals and legal thought leaders. What makes a community ‘smart’? Why is everyone obsessed with data? How do municipalities integrate 5G infrastructure into their urban design, and how do carriers ensure that local concerns are addressed? From a socio-economic standpoint, what does the future hold for smart cities? Learn about all these topics and more.

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