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CIOs as linking pins: bridging IT and European digital policy for smart cities

Friday, November 13, 2020

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The digital agenda of the European Commission provides challenges and opportunities for smart cities. Join Eurocities’ KSF discussion on the role of CIOs to address European digital policies in cities. Speakers: Joan Batlle, Head of Technology and Digital Rights, Barcelona City Council. Marijn Fraanje, CIO, Municipality The Hague. Michael Donaldson, CTO, Barcelona City Council. Bart Rosseau, Head of Unit Data & Information Management, City of Ghent. Lodewijk Noordzij, Policy Officer Digital Transformation, Eurocities.

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