In this co-branded episode recorded in Chicago, US, co-host George Burciaga, Managing Partner of the U.S. Mayoral Roundtable, joins forces with us to interview Alderman Gilbert Villegas of Chicago’s 36th Ward and Chair of the Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development.

The conversation explores how Chicago is embracing innovation to create more seamless, equitable public service delivery. Alderman Villegas discusses the reactivation of the Chicago Innovation and Technology Task Force, efforts to rebuild trust with the tech sector, and the development of a Smart Superblock—a pilot urban zone integrating AI, connectivity, smart infrastructure, and public safety technologies.

Together, they highlight how policy, partnerships, and practical experimentation are enabling Chicago to move from fragmented services to an integrated, people-focused Smart City strategy—while also championing minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses.

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