Green energy for smart cities: 5 - 7 July
'GREEN ENERGY FOR SMART CITIES' is one of the European Commission's flagship events at the World Expo 2010 in
Shanghai. Prominent experts from the EU and China will be presenting their achievements and energy projects during this event, which will be taking place at the Belgian-European pavilion from 5 to 7 July 2010.
The aims of the event include strengthening cooperation between the EU and China, sharing views on urban development, discussing best practices, exchanging information, and networking at political and administrative levels to achieve better and faster results on a global scale.
On 5 July, at the 'EU-China Smart City Forum', Günther H. Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy, will deliver a keynote speech on ‘The EU and China: working together for better cities and for better lives' referring to the overall theme of the World Expo 2010. The Commission's Directorate General for Energy will present its ‘Covenant of Mayors' initiative, and the Chinese Government will explain its achievements and projects for energy-successful urban initiatives.
On 6 and 7 July, at ‘Building Bridges: China-EU Energy Cooperation Conference', a high-level Opening Ceremony will be followed by a series of half-day conferences on renewable energies, smart grids, and alternative fuels.
For practical information, registration and agenda: https://euchinaenergyforum.shanghaiexpo.eu/
Password: NPEC
Source: http://www.newsshanghai2010.be/nl/green-energy-for-smart-cities-5-7-july-176.htm



