| WHAT? | WORKSHOP: Cities of the future: smart, connected and open |
|---|---|
| WHEN? | 14 October 2015 14.30-17.00 |
| WHERE? | room JDE51, European Committee of the Regions |
| WHY? | Almost three quarters of Europeans live and work in cities, consuming 70% of the EU's energy. They want cities that run efficiently, provide a sustainable environment and allow businesses to thrive. Thanks to the rise of digital technologies, city leaders have a tremendous opportunity to develop in key sectors including transport, energy, health care, water and waste. |
| WHO? | Michael Schneider, President of the EPP Group in the CoR, Markku Markkula, President of the Committee of the Regions, The European Investment Bank, Ramon Luis Valcárcel Siso, MEP and rapporteur on urban mobility
Spyros Spyridon, CoR rapporteur on the White Paper on transport, Iñigo de la Serna Hernáiz, President of the Spanish Network of Smart Cities and Member of EPP/CoR and Lambert Van Nistelrooij, MEP |
| AND | 17.00 - 18.00: The workshop will be followed by a book launch and a networking cocktail |
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