The Scalable Cities Cafés return on October 2, 2024, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET, with a focus on Innovation Procurement—a strategic mechanism enabling cities to adopt advanced technologies and foster sustainable urban development. This session will delve into how innovative procurement practices can help cities overcome traditional barriers, enabling the implementation of smart and resilient urban projects.
Expert Insights
We are pleased to feature two distinguished experts: Andrea Geyer-Scholz, Managing Director at Smart Cities Consulting GmbH, and Damian Wagner-Herold, CEO of UrbanDynamiQs. Drawing on their extensive experience, they will provide insights into transforming procurement practices by:
- Embracing emerging technologies
- Strengthening public-private partnerships
- Navigating complex regulatory landscapes to ensure successful project outcomes
The discussion will be moderated by Veronika Cerna from Twenty Communications and will include a live Q&A, providing participants with the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.
The Strategic Role of Procurement
Procurement is increasingly recognized as a key driver of urban innovation. This session will illustrate how cities can leverage procurement as a strategic tool to accelerate technology adoption, streamline project execution, and build impactful partnerships, all of which are essential for creating smarter, more sustainable cities.
Join the Conversation
This Café is not just a discussion—it is an opportunity to build a community of cities, innovators, and policymakers committed to advancing procurement strategies for sustainable urban transformation. By engaging in this conversation, participants will contribute to shaping the future of urban development across Europe.
Register for the Innovation Procurement Café here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/ScalableCitiesCafe-InnovationProcurement
For any questions, please contact the Scalable Cities Secretariat via helpdesk.