From 25-27 May, ISEG Lisbon School of Economics & Management hosted the Public Value Fest 2025, a pioneering event in Europe dedicated to the creation of public value in communities. Organised in partnership with Estrela Parish Council, the festival brought together experts, policymakers, academics and citizens around a common goal: to rethink cities and develop solutions that are more sustainable, inclusive and resilient.
One of the highlights of the event was the bestowing of the Public Value Award on the urban planner Carlos Moreno, creator of the renowned "15-minute city", which has inspired public policies in several cities around the world.
ISEG organised a round table on "Reimagining the Urban Economy", promoting a dialogue between representatives of academia, public administration and the social economy sector. The debate was moderated by Gabriel Londe Medeiros, a visiting professor at ISEG, and included Patricia Melo (associate professor at ISEG and specialist in urban economics), Ana Margarida Figueiredo (General Director for Economy and Innovation at Lisbon City Council) and Gustavo Freitas (Head of Innovation at Casa do Impacto).
This initiative underscores ISEG's commitment to putting the economy at the service of society, actively contributing to the construction of urban policies centred on the common good and the socio-ecological challenges of our time.
