Symposium
Rethinking the Urban Environment: The EU Transition towards Smart Cities (en)

This international symposium
will provide an invaluable opportunity to engage with recent policy
developments at EU level and scrutinise the future of smart cities globally. It
will also enable delegates to analyse recent technological developments and
suitable funding opportunities which can underpin the success of future
transitions. The event will bring together representatives from the EU and
national institutions, the private sector and the civil society to share best
practice and provide a broad range of perspectives.

Delegates will:

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  Discuss the latest developments in the EU
  policy framework for smart cities
  
• Analyse existing smart-city projects and
  share best practice
  
• Learn about cutting-edge technologies for
  sustainability in the city
  
• Develop understanding on which financial
  sources best suit each project
  
• Learn how to facilitate investments and
  enhance cooperation among stakeholders
  
• Gain insight on big-data solutions and
  ICT-based applications in the urban environment
  
• Broaden their network and build
  constructive partnerships to implement effective smart-city solutions
  
• Assess how to pre-empt and collaboratively
  address emerging risks