The European conference where all the stakeholders for smart cities come together to share knowledge and experiences!
Smart City Event 2013
With more than 550 delegates from 27 different countries the 2013-edition of the Smart City Event was a great success. City and corporate leaders from 20 different cities from all over the world shared their knowledge & experiences about their Smart City projects.
The Smart City Event is a 2-day conference which provides the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the world of sustainable innovation. Amsterdam Smart City has been the official host of the Smart City event for the last 3 years.
PARTICIPANTS 2013Welcome by the Mayor of Amsterdam
As Mayor of Amsterdam I like to welcome you to the European Smart City Event 2013. At this event you can learn about the latest developments in the world of sustainable innovation.
The program has been compiled with leading partners:
Some of our speakers…
Highlights of the program
| Highlights day 1 |
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| Overview of the most innovative examples of successful smart projects within Europe |
| Vision of the overall concept of Smart Cities |
| Options and financial support from the European Commission to realize smart projects |
| Challenges impacting the collaboration between government and corporations; Public-Private Partnerships |
| From separate elements to a complete and profitable business model |
| Boat tour with dinner on the canals of Amsterdam |
| Highlights day 2 |
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| Excursions: visits to various locations in and around Amsterdam where you can view smart city projects in action |
| Smart City of New Songdo |
| How do you create successful smart city projects with a diversity of stakeholders? |
| The benefits of making digital and emerging technologies available to all citizens, businesses and sectors in the city |
| How do we engage citizens in smart city projects? |
| In small groups, you will share knowledge and experiences, generate solutions and discover new insights |
Inspiring visions & projects
In addition to the Smart City Event we would like to inform you about some good initiatives and the development of Smart Cities all over the world. Therefore we interviewed our keynote speakers and asked our partners to give a sneak preview of some inspiring projects.
Eberhard van der Laan (Mayor, City of Amsterdam): “Our Amsterdam Smart City program focuses on sustainable economic development and on the implementation of innovative technologies combined with a modification of the behavior of Amsterdam’s citizens”
Boyd Cohen (Climate Strategist): “One of the fascinating emerging trends will be the introduction and evolution of brand new cities which are being built from the ground up with smart cities in mind“
Carolien Gehrels (Deputy Mayor, City of Amsterdam): “It’s very important to work together with private partners”
Joost Brinkman (Accenture): “Technology isn’t the driving motor anymore. It has become more about cooperation between citizens, local governments and the private sector how to make the city more sustainable“
Features & Benefits
Inspiring sessions Networking Diner by boat
Where & when
- Where: Amsterdam RAI, Europaplein, NL 1078 GZ, Amsterdam.
- When: 29th and 30th of May 2013
Sponsoring |
Delegates |
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Joris van Boxtel
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Gerwin de Boer
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English
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