Smart Cities aims to popularize modern technologies and practices that can turn our cities into more eco-friendly and effective systems. It is a meeting point for solution providers and consumers. The parallel conference offers a chance to obtain information on current trends, legislation and perspectives. Among the event participants are companies offering solutions for passive houses, public transport innovations, energy efficient lighting, software for smart buildings and industry, etc.

Today, more than half of world's people dwell in large cities. Cities and urban areas are fast becoming the main hub of economic activity. But cities are also responsible for over 50% of the GhG emissions. Rapid economic development, together with higher density and an ever increasing urban population, will pose many challenges. However, Sustainability, GHG reduction and Climate Change issues will equally dominate public policy, Smart Cities must find a way to include renewable energy in its mix. Herein in lies the challenge.

Global Smart City China Congress & Award is organized by SZ&W Group and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Guangzhou Council. The event is advocated by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality. It will be held in conjunction with 2013 China International Smart City Fair. The Organizing Committee cordially invites you to join us and over 300 of the industry’s best thinkers on September 16-18 in Guangzhou to learn about the market’s new competitive dynamics and strategies for success.

An estimated $250 billion in spending is required over the next eight years in the power sector (Source: PA Consulting) in order to address rising demand and issues around quality, reliability and efficiency of the current power system.

The smart grid vision for India involves the use of advanced technologies, such as two-way communications and smart metering, in order to drastically improve the quality and efficiency of energy distribution.