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Georg Houben

Policy Officer | European Commission, Directorate General for Energy Brussels, Belgium

Biography

Georg Houben is a Policy Officer at the EU Commission’s DG ENER, coordinating the Smart Cities Marketplace and the Covenant of Mayors since 2010. A graduate of electro-technical engineering (RWTH Aachen), he has focused on urban matters since 2011, recognizing the sector's potential for key EU policies. His diverse background includes roles in radiation protection (JRC) and large-scale automation (Mitsubishi Electric, Rockwell Automation).

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