![[SCEWC 2024] Tech Meets Policy: Driving Innovation in PEDs](/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2024-11/SC%20Tech%20meets%20policy%201.jpg?itok=BlJpjAZu)
We kindly invite you to join us to:
Date and time: November 5, 2024 at 12:15 - 13:00
Location: EC Booth, D 81, Hall 2 - Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), Barcelona, SPAIN
Lead Organisation: Scalable Cities Secretariat
Session Partners: 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 the intersection of technology and policy in developing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). Representatives from ATELIER, MAKING-CITY, and POCITYF will share their experiences in navigating regulatory barriers, engaging policymakers, and implementing innovative PED solutions. This session invites participant perspectives, encouraging dialogue on collaborative strategies for advancing these efforts across Europe.
Topics:
- ATELIER: How the “Innovation Ateliers” serve as a framework for tackling challenges in PED implementation and bridging the gap between technology and policy.
- MAKING-CITY: Exploring solutions implemented in Groningen’s PED, such as the solar footpath and the development of a PED chatbot assistant.
- POCITYF: Addressing regulatory restrictions in heritage areas, with a case study from Évora, Portugal.
Speakers and Panellists:
- Jeroen Brouwer – Senior Project Manager, ATELIER
- Cecilia Sanz-Montalvillo – Project Coordinator, MAKING-CITY
- Benedetta Barchi – Project Manager, POCITYF
Moderator:
- Frans Verspeek – Project Coordinator, ATELIER
