Digital transformation of cities: creating value with novel and energy-efficient applications. European Project Tr@nsener.

Yesterday, February 13th, it took place at the CeDInt premises the High Level Conference Digital transformation of cities: creating value with novel and energy-efficient applications within the context of the Project TR @NSENER, organized by Rocío Martínez, CeDint’s Researcher.

The conference started with the interventions of the CeDint’s Deputy Director, Prof Asunción Santamaría, and Miguel Holgado, UPM’s Deputy Vice-rector for Innovation.

Two speakers representing city councils participated in the first session: Javier Rodriguez, Deputy Director for Innovation and Smart City of Madrid City Council, and Tamara Hodas, Responsible of the European Projects Office, Sevilla City Council.

It was followed by two technical session on the following issues.

• Energy-efficiency in the Smart City: Guillermo del Campo, Researcher, CeDInt-UPM; Elena Navarro, Innovation Manager, Ferrovial Servicios; Helena Gibert, Innovation Project Manager, Gas Natural Fenosa; Juan Miguel Arronis, Project Manager, IMESAPI; Pablo Arboleya, Professor, University of Oviedo
• Integration of Renewable Energy in Smart Cities: Estefania Caamaño, Professor, Solar Energy Institute (IES-UPM); Borja Domínguez, CFO, dotGIS; Alejandra López, Head of Network Commercial Operations, VIESGO Distribución; Javier Fernández, SMA Solar Technology;  Francisco López, Technical R&D Manager, MAGTEL

At the end of the sessions, a visit was organized to the different infrastructures of the Center.