E-world, Essen, Germany

Panel discussion:

Smart cities: mobility and buildings in a future city

As urban centers grow, they are increasingly becoming decentralized energy hubs, integrating renewable energy, energy storage, and demand response systems. In this panel, we’ll investigate how smart cities use AI and digital platforms to monitor energy consumption, optimize distribution, and facilitate two-way energy flows between consumers and the grid. Themes such as the democratization of energy will reveal the importance of understanding the urban context. We will explore the role of data-driven insights and policy and business innovations in ensuring urban energy and mobility resilience now and in the future