As we see the vivid imagination of sci-fi authors from past times become reality in the technology sector we also develop visions for how our cities should be in the future. Where only imagination limits technology, we see policy limits implementation of it.
Providers of smart city technology are knocking on the doors of Norwegian municipalities, eager to bring their visions to life. Perception in the industry is that the pace of implementation is too slow. ICT industry has the products, municipalities have the needs, so what's holding back? Which hurdles need to be evened out for the development to speed up? What will it take to create a smart city or smart community?
Abelia, in cooperation with Nordic Edge, invites you to the Abelia Safari and Meet-up where we will explore what the hurdles are, and how we can speed up development. Join us for an informal safari into the opportunities and challenges of scaling smart cities, together with:
• Mayor, Christine Sagen Helgø, Stavanger Municipality
• National Technology Officer, Shahzad Rana, Microsoft
• Executive Vice President Smart Utility, Eirik Gundegjerde, Lyse
• Head of Smart City, Thor Moen, NCE Smart Energy Markets
• Regional Director, Svein Olav Simonsen, NHO Rogaland
Senior Advisor Daniel Ras-Vidal from Abelia will moderate the discussion.
We will serve snacks and refreshments.
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