Building Smart & Resilient Cities: A Cross-Sector Networking Event

Brace yourself for a networking event like no other, created in partnership with Capgemini Applied Innovation Exchange. 

During this unparalleled networking event, participants from all verticals will come together to meet, chat, and discuss ways we can collectively facilitate a future with more sustainable cities. 

Once you have registered, you will receive a link to create your profile & confirm your attendance.

Meet the Speakers

Kjell Persson is the Vice President of CityNOW, the Applied Innovation & Connected Business Design division within Panasonic focusing on Energy and Mobility - the bedrock of Smart City sustainability and resiliency. Kjell is currently helping Denver beco​me a smarter and more sustainable city by creating sustainable digital solutions and services. Prior to joining Panasonic, Kjell was the CEO of InUse, and as a Senior Smart City Advisor on behalf of Panasonic, to the Smart City Pillar Process engagement in Colorado Springs. 

As Co-Founder of MakeSense.org, Christian Vanizette works to mobilize over 100,000 engaged citizens, thousands of social entrepreneurs, and more than 100 large organizations in the name of solving social & environmental issues. Since 2010, MakeSense has impacted more than 4 million lives through their projects and as of 2018, is run by a team of 80 based in 7 cities around the world. Christian and the rest of the MakeSense team are on a mission to mobilize 180 million citizens towards fulfilling the 2030 Global Goals.

In addition to hearing from thought leaders on what the future of Smart Cities looks like and what each & every one of us can do to make that future a reality, the event will also consist of multiple networking sessions where attendees will have the ability to virtually move from table to table connecting with other attendees as they wish. 

This event is open to all those who are interested in building a better world, but will be particularly relevant to those whose activities fall within the following sectors:

• Finance, Insurance
• Real Estate, Transportation
• Supply Chain/Logistics
• Telecoms/Connectivity 
• Tech, Sustainability
• Energy, Innovation (VCs, Accelerators, Start-ups)
• Construction
• Public Sector 

Once you have registered, you will receive a link to create your profile & confirm your attendance.