In October 2017, France hosted the annual conference CityLab, in partnership with The Atlantic and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

CityLab is a forum for dialogue among business leaders, experts, artists, elected officials, and local governments from around the world. Participants discuss a variety of topics, including technological advancements in our cities, urban transformation, environmental challenges, energy issues, logistics, and housing.

“We have entered a new era in which cities and nongovernmental organizations have become key players in addressing global challenges and developing innovative solutions to them.” Jean-Luc Allavena, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Aspen Institute France.