Meet Neil Baldacchino & Marco Filippi

FiftySix Design Talks: Innovative Paths to Mobility

This April, FiftySix Design Talks is gearing up to take you on a journey through the lanes of design and technology, with a spotlight on how these elements are steering our cities towards more fluid and interconnected modes of movement. Featuring insights from Neil Baldacchino developer the GoNature VR App and Marco Filippi of Volvero, this edition promises to shift gears into how we envision and navigate our urban environments.

Neil Baldacchino
Neil Baldacchino

Neil Baldacchino: Charting New Paths with GoNature

Neil Baldacchino will present “GoNature,” a groundbreaking game developed by Darttek. This Android/iOS VR game integrates digital twin technology and environmental data, offering players immersive adventures in their own cities. It promotes environmental stewardship and community engagement through interactive challenges.

GoNature is part of the VARCITIES project, involving seven European Pilot Cities including Castelfranco Veneto, Chania, Dundalk, Gzira, Leuven, Novo mesto, and Skellefteå. These cities are pioneering sustainable urban initiatives, with GoNature at the heart of this transformation, blending gaming with real-world impact. Join us to see how GoNature is shaping the future of urban living.

Marco Filippi
Marco Filippi

Marco Filippi: Driving Sustainable Change with Volvero

Marco Filippi will be showcasing “Volvero,” an app that’s accelerating the shift in the vehicle-sharing landscape with its innovative use of AI and blockchain technology. Volvero emerges as a valid solution in reducing urban congestion and pollution, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable approach to urban mobility.
Filippi’s narrative will trace Volvero’s journey from a mere concept to becoming a transformative force in the transportation sector. Emphasizing the app’s efficiency in vehicle sharing and its commitment to an eco-friendly future, Filippi’s talk will challenge attendees to think differently about the road ahead for urban mobility.
FiftySix Design Talks by Valletta Design Cluster & the Golden Glitch
“Innovative Paths to Mobility” will be hosted in Friggieri Hall at the Valletta Design Cluster on Wednesday, 24th April 2024, at 1830hrs, with an edition of FiftySix Design talks that promises a renewed sense of possibility for the future of urban mobility, empowered by the insights and innovations shared by Baldacchino and Filippi.

FiftySix Design Talks is an exciting collaboration between The Golden Glitch and the Valletta Design Cluster. This dynamic partnership brings together artists, designers, and innovators for a series of talks that explore the intersection of tradition and modernity in design. It’s a space where time-honored crafts meet contemporary ideas, all hosted within the historic walls of Valletta.

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