Here's the latest in the world of sustainable innovation

15 European cities will divulge their experiences.

According to a release, on the 29th & 30th of May the Smart City Event will take place. 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.

Representatives from more than 15 EU cities will share their experiences during these 2 days, like Amsterdam, Ghent, Barcelona, Dublin, Manchester, Nantes, Copenhagen, Yokohama, Boulder, Anyang and Birmingham.

Last year more than 350 participants from all over the world took part in the event and shared their knowledge. Inspirational workshops and creative sessions on day 2 give you the opportunity to pose questions to representatives from other cities and companies, and offer the chance to grow your network and make new contacts.

More than 40 speakers will grace the event including the following key people:

• Chairman: Boyd Cohen, Urban and Climate Strategist, Author and Business Professor at the Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
• Norela Constantinescu, DG Energy, European Commission
• Paul Bevan, Secretary General, Eurocities
• Carolien Gehrels, Councillor, City of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
• Scott Cain, Future Cities Project Leader, Technology Strategy Board, London, United Kingdom

More information about the program, speakers and excursions can be found at www.smartcityevent.com.