Head of Development, City of Tampere

Anniina Autero (PhD) leads smart urban security initiatives in the City of Tampere. Her expertise covers smart cities, safety & security and resilience. Anniina is well-networked urban safety and security expert. She has held prestigious academic positions at leading institutions such as Stanford University and the University of Colorado Denver, contributing significantly to the field of urban development in Europe, North America and the Middle East. Notably, she has spearheaded multi-million-euro projects focused on urban resilience and development collaborating with global experts from academia, the business sector, and local communities. She was selected one of the 10 Most Influential Leaders Shaping the Future of Smart Cities, 2024 – by the Silicon Leaders Magazine.