VetApp at the Economic Forum: how to build cities of the future

Mariusz Andych, MD, CEO of VetApp, was a speaker at the panel discussion “The City of the Future – Who Designs, Who Tests, Who Uses?” during the 34th edition of the Economic Forum – an event that has been bringing together political, economic, and social leaders from around the world for over three decades.

The slogan of this year's Forum is “Time of transformation – what will the Europe of the future look like?” Debates and meetings will focus on key challenges facing Europe and the world - from the development of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity issues, through the future of healthcare, international politics and security, to social change, economic transformation and sustainable development.

Participation in the Economic Forum is always an opportunity for important meetings and inspiring discussions about the directions of development of the economy, technology, and society. This year, we had the pleasure of participating in the panel “The city of the future – who designs, who tests, who uses?”, which brought together experts, practitioners, and innovators.

The discussion focused on how technology and startups can realistically support city residents, as well as what conditions must be met for the implemented solutions to actually improve the quality of life. We talked about, among other things:

- the importance of testing innovations in practice,

- the role of local governments as partners and catalysts of change,

- how to make technological transformation tangible and beneficial for all social groups.

We are delighted that Mariusz Andrych, CEO of VetApp, also took part in the discussion, sharing our experience in developing applications for pet owners and veterinarians. We believe that such tools are an excellent example of how innovation can support residents in their everyday needs, while also contributing to the broader vision of a smart city.

We are convinced that the future of cities is created through dialogue and close cooperation between startups, local governments, and residents. It is meetings like these that show how much we can achieve by combining the perspectives and experiences of different parties.

We would like to thank Robert Bednarski for the invitation and all the participants in the discussion for the inspiring exchange of ideas: Magdalena Cieślik, Anna Dwurnik, Bartosz Dominiak, Aleksander Orłowski, and Cezary Czajkowski.