NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell traveled to Barcelona, Spain to participate in the 2024 Smart City Expo World Congress. New NOLA Walk of Fame project aims to highlight influential local figures Officials with the City of New Orleans said Cantrell will join leaders from across the country and the world to discuss urban planning and green projects. Cantrell is expected to participate in panels and "conference consultants say information about managing New Orleans active weather climate will serve as a model to benefit other cities." City of New Orleans to activate four more school zone flashers City officials said the conference will cover topics including connectivity and data, governance and citizen, energy and environment, mobility and urban space. The mayor will return to New Orleans once the conference has ended. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts NOPD: Thieves stole Delgado tools to steal ATM Harris delivers final pitch to voters at star-studded rally in Philadelphia Are EVs finally crossing the political divide? Coastal flooding, warm temperatures continue across the northern Gulf Coast New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell attends conference in Barcelona