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Bright Adiyia

Team Manager | VITO Mol, Belgium

Biography

Bright Adiyia has nearly 15 years of experience in energy and climate policy. At VITO/EnergyVille, he leads the energy policy research team, guiding strategic research that supports European, national, and local agendas. He coordinates two major European Commission initiatives — the Smart Cities Marketplace and the Heat Pump Accelerator Platform — fostering large-scale clean energy collaboration. Formerly, he advised Belgium’s federal government and led Hasselt’s climate adaptation team, combining policy expertise and leadership to advance the clean energy transition.

Sessions

13:20h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Sustainable Urban Futures: Navigating Energy, Environment and Resilience

Bright Adiyia VITO Team Manager Moderator

Georg Houben European Commission, Directorate General for Energy Policy Officer Speaker

Luisa Salgueiro Mayor of Matosinhos Member of the Political Board of the Covenant of Mayors Speaker

Marc Serra i Solé Provincial Council of Barcelona Member Speaker

Viorica Beregoi Truseni Municipal Administration Mayor Speaker

#Clean Energy, #Sustainable Built Environment, #Urban Resilience

2025-11-05 13:20 2025-11-05 14:05 Europe/Madrid Sustainable Urban Futures: Navigating Energy, Environment and Resilience

Europe’s cities lead the just and green transition with their exemplary action. This session will explore how cities can lead the way in sustainable development by integrating clean energy, resilient infrastructure, and inclusive policies. It will also highlight the roles of urban initiatives such as the Covenant of Mayors, the Green City Accord, the Smart Cities Marketplace, and the Horizon Europe Missions in advancing urban transformation.

Stage: Clean Cities

Wed 5 13:20h - 14:05h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes