With experience in urban innovation, smart cities, economic development in strategic sectors and public-private collaboration, Anna is an industrial engineer. Her background includes strategic consulting and change management at Accenture, as well as promoting entrepreneurship at the UPC. She is also experienced in international collaboration with institutions such as the World Bank and the European Commission. She joined Barcelona City Council as part of the 22@Barcelona urban transformation project, went on to lead the Smart City strategy and is currently Director of Strategic Sectors and Innovation at Barcelona Activa.