[SCEWC 2024] Building Better Cities in Europe through Positive Energy Districts

We kindly invite you to join us to: 

Date: November 7, 2024 at 12:45 - 13:30
Location: Hall 2 | Green Agora - Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), Barcelona, SPAIN
Lead Organisation: Scalable Cities Secretariat
Session Partners: RESPONSE, ATELIER, MAKING-CITY, POCITYF
Format: Panel discussion with short presentations followed by an interactive Q&A.

The Scalable Cities Secretariat invites you to an exciting session on how scaling Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) across Europe is transforming urban areas into more sustainable and livable cities. Focusing on strategies for fostering growth, innovation, and community well-being, this session will delve into the challenges and successes of replicating these smart, sustainable urban solutions across Europe. Participants will engage with speakers and one another, gaining insights and actionable strategies for implementing PEDs in their own cities.

Topics:

• Scaling PEDs: Strategies for expanding Positive Energy Districts to improve urban sustainability and quality of life.
• Community Engagement: The critical role of local communities in the success of PED initiatives.
• Overcoming Challenges: Addressing regulatory, financial, and social hurdles in PED implementation.

Speakers and Panellists:

• Monjur Murshed – EIFER, RESPONSE
• Frans Verspeek – Project Coordinator, ATELIER
• Humberto Queiroz – CNET-Centre New Energy Technologies,  POCITYF
• Cecilia Sanz – Cartif,  MAKING-CITY

Moderator:

Veronika Cerna – CEO, Twenty Communications, Scalable Cities Secretariat