Arendalsuka is an national annual event and has since 2012 been the largest political gathering in Norway. The event has a clear mission to strengthen the belief in political empowerment and democracy through an open debate and involvement. For 5 days, politicians, interest groups, businesses and startups filled the idyllic city of Arendal with an interesting and educational variety of exhibitions and events. Smart Cities Norway was there and hosted debates and inspiring lectures. Check out our events here

Denisa Frelichová, the ambassador to Slovakia in Norway, pitch during Arendalsuka 2019 and the unique standing of the event itself is published at the webpage of Smart Cities Klub Slovakia. In addition to Arendalsuka, the article highlight Smart Cities Norway initiative to promote smart citiy projects in other countries as inspiration.

Exchange of experience between cities and municipalities, as well as across borders, is crucial if we are to develop smart, sustainable and livable cities. Earlier this week, we entered a cooperation agreement with our sister organization in Slovakia. Now, we are entering a partnership with the German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce.

Smart Cities Norway and Smart Cities Klub Slovakia have today come together to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation to promote and building Smart cities, focusing on knowledge-transfer, good practice sharing, education of city staff and community