Lorenzo Kihlgren Grandi is the chair of the Globalization, Territories and Integration Working Group at the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), a co-founder and chair of Urban Flag, and a lecturer in City Diplomacy at Sciences Po and École Polytechnique in Paris. His primary expertise and research interests are in the international action of cities and their multilateral response to global challenges such as sustainable development, intercultural dialogue, and digital transition.
Lorenzo gained extensive practical experience in these areas, serving as an officer of the City of Milan's International Relations Department and as a consultant to the International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF). He is currently an advisor on city diplomacy strategies to numerous municipalities, city networks, and international organizations.