Tech Bazar & Reception

Dear invited guest

On behalf of C40, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark and the Technical University of Denmark, we would like to invite you to the Next Generation City Action Tech Bazar & Reception from 17:30-20:30 on Tuesday 8th of October.

The reception will take place at DTU Skylab – the hub for tech innovation and entrepreneurship, Diplomvej, bygning 373A, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby and includes a day where more than 100 young academics, entrepreneurs and influencers have worked and inspired with new ideas and solutions targeting green mobility and energy efficiency in cities.

At the reception, we plan to combine an evening of:

  • Short inspirational talks outlining diverse perspectives on the role of partnerships and the next generation in accelerating sustainable city solutions.
  • Unique opportunity to connect with 100+ young passionate professionals, representing 16 influencers, 14 tech start-ups from 16 groups of students from Denmark, Kenya, Columbia, Mexico, South Africa and Ethiopia, who will be showcasing their solutions to sustainability challenges within sustainable cities.
  • Provoking conversation around sustainable foods and drinks by engaging researchers, entrepreneurs and acclaimed chefs in providing the snacks and drinks during the reception.

Summit delegates already in Copenhagen are invited as well to the reception and we will make sure to provide busses as needed to support the transport to/from the city center. If you accept our invitation then we kindly ask you to sign up and save the date and time, and we will make sure to keep you updated regarding the program and practicalities for the reception. For further information and for signing up, please contact Marie Louise Pollmann-Larsen, Project Manager, DTU Skylab, E-mail: [email protected], Phone: +45 6165 5660.

Shuttle bus option

For invited guests who have signed up for the free-of-cost shuttle bus. Kindly find below the relevant information:

16.45: Departure from Copenhagen to DTU Skylab (place of reception): Bus lane by the H.C. Andersen Castle between Tivoli and Copenhagen City Hall. Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/4QJKnHfgBK3tvS5TA

Contact at bus in case of delay or difficulty in finding the bus: Maria Camila Rincón Gil (+4550217612)

20:30: Departure from DTU Skylab toward Copenhagen. Two stops:

1. Steelhouse Copenhagen Hostel 

2. H.C. Andersen Castle between Tivoli and Copenhagen City Hall. Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/4QJKnHfgBK3tvS5TA

Programme

17:30 START-UP TECH BAZAR & DRINKS
Explore the bazar of early-stage tech start-ups delivering innovative solutions for sustainable cities within next generation buildings and carbon free streets

18:00 WELCOME
Rasmus Larsen, Provost, Technical University of Denmark 
Line Gry Knudsen, Acting Director of Education, EIT Climate-KIC

18:15 TALK
Rasmus Prehn, Minister for Development Cooperation of Denmark 
Why young people are key to accelerate sustainable development of urban areas

18:25 KEYNOTE
Mark Watts, Executive Director, C40 
C40 World Mayors Summit and the role of youth, academia & partnerships

18:35 TALK
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone

18:45 TALK & ANNOUNCEMENT
Ian de Cruz, Global Director at Partnering for Green Growth and Global Goals 2030 (P4G) 
Accelerating P4G partnerships and city climate action plans and Announcing Next Generation – Young Academics finalists

19:00 START-UP TECH BAZAR & DRINKS continues
Network and connect with the tech start-ups, participants of the Next Generation City Action initiative, invited guests from industry, academia, cities and organizations

20:30 END