Smart technology is fast becoming a reality: our homes, cities and transport options are becoming more intelligent and connected everyday. National, regional and local government needs to be ready to make the most of the opportunities through targeted smart transitions:

• Hear what pioneers have learned about efficiency, value and engagement from using smart technologies

• How developing smart city plans are rooted in understanding citizen needs, collaboration and thinking strategically

• Understand national resources for funding, support, upskilling and networking

• Learn about what new technologies can – and cannot – do to improve your town and city, and how to plan for their effective use

• A special focus on how the North is leading smart transitions through maximising assets

Smarter Tomorrow is the must-attend showcase for towns and cities seeking the biggest benefits from good design and smart, connected technologies

Smarter Tomorrow will focus on local solutions to national issues, including climate change, digital transformation & connectivity and  resilience, all rooted in a deep understanding of citizen needs.

Smarter Tomorrow is the only UK event that connects the ever-growing circle of stakeholders involved in combating climate change by delivering smarter places: politicians, policy makers, planners, engineers, academia, business and entrepreneurs.

It will be held over two days at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool, winner of the best UK conference centre for the 6th year running.

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