Patronages
At a glance
Dr. Johanna Wanka, Federal Minister of Education and Research
"Science and innovation have changed Germany’s cities for the better: Factory smokestacks no longer belch out industrial pollution, while old factories are being converted to office space where high-tech startups are busy developing new technologies. Cars with electric engines now roll through the streets of our cities, reducing the amount of CO2 emissions. Meanwhile, urban gardens are being planted in parks, providing city dwellers with fresh fruit and vegetables. read more
Dr. Stephan Articus, Executive Director, German Association of Cities
Now in its fifth year of existence, the "Metropolitan Solutions – Technology and Services for Cities" conference exhibition has moved to Berlin, where it will be in direct proximity to German federal decision-makers. The German Association of Cities welcomes this move to the German capital city, since the future of our cities is one of the key topics engaging government at all levels. read more
Dr. Gerd Landsberg, Managing Director, German Association of Towns and Municipalities
Whether it involves integrated mobility concepts, the reduction of CO2 emissions, improved building efficiency, sustainable district development or adaptation to climate change – cities and municipalities require clever, affordable solutions to tackle the future tasks awaiting them. read more
Hans-Joachim Reck, Managing Director, German Association of Municipal Enterprises
The German Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) represents the interests of its 1,430 member enterprises providing utility and waste disposal services to Germany's municipalities. read more