Website Amsterdam Data Exchange launched
On Friday 14 December, the Amsterdam Data Exchange (AMDEX) website was launched. The new website marks the start of local cooperation in Europe for the independent, trusted and open exchange of data for all.
Circular jobs and skills in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
What does the transition towards a circular economy mean for employment within a city? Today, Circle Economy launch the report "Circular jobs and skills in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area", the world's first regional deep-dive to explore the character of jobs and skills in the circular economy. Additionally, it provides practical actions for urban policymakers that to boost the development of a future-proof and circular workforce. The report was produced by Circle Economy and Erasmus University Rotterdam for the City of Amsterdam and Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. The Board actively supported the development as steering committee member.
Organic waste: the start of something beautiful
Vegetable, fruit and garden waste is more than just compost, as the resource and energy company Meerlanden demonstrates at its Green Energy Factory (Groene Energiefabriek) in Rijsenhout, just south of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Meerlanden uses the organic waste from nine municipalities and 4,000 companies in the region to produce green gas, CO2, heat, compost, citrus fuel and water.
Mayor Weerwind about the Digital Transformation of Cities
On December 4, the Mayors of over 40 cities were invited at the Committee of the Regions in Brussels to discuss the digital transformation. They are all part of the Digital Cities Challenge, an initiative of the European Commission to help European cities develop and implement policies that focus on smart, sustainable growth through the uptake of advanced technologies by local stakeholders, through building up local innovation ecosystems. The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is one of the 6 Mentor Cities of this challenge, based on the region’s track record in the digital economy and the application of digital, data and smart cities innovations.
Technology and data-based solutions in personalised prevention
Life sciences professionals and members of the business community came together during the final Life Sciences Café of 2018. The subject; personalised prevention. Organised by the Amsterdam Economic Board in collaboration with EY, this series of events offer attendees the chance to learn about and discuss innovations and challenges in the sector, as well as to make new connections and inspire new collaborations.
Continuing to bridge the gap between medicine and data science
The November edition of the Amsterdam Medical Data Science meetup saw data scientists and medical professionals come together at Amsterdam UMC to share insights, experiences and research in medical data science. The events aim to bridge the gap between health professionals and data scientists by bringing both together in an informal setting for presentations and pizza.
From discarded textile to new thread
In Zaanstad, an important step has been taken to close the loop in textile manufacturing by tackling the growing mountain of waste produced by what is currently one of the most polluting industries. Wieland Textiles, Brightloops|Loop.a life, Leger des Heils ReShare and the Municipality of Zaanstad signed a partnership agreement on Friday, 23 November as a first move towards establishing the Dutch Center for Circular Textiles (DCCT). Its aim is to connect municipalities and companies throughout the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area (AMA), from all links in the textiles chain: from the collection of used textiles to the production of new ones.
The future is already in our DNA!
A special partnership is born for the TechConnect Week (powered by the Amsterdam Economic Board) with TEDxAmsterdamEducation.
“Amsterdam Vaart”: Port as a hub for construction logistics
Port of Amsterdam, the municipality of Amsterdam, Waternet and TNO have joined forces in the pursuit of cleaner and smarter city logistics. Under the name 'Amsterdam Vaart', the parties are looking at the possibilities of construction transport over water. In addition, the port authority is involved in various sustainable initiatives in the field of urban distribution and circular construction. Commercial manager Kim Borgmann of Port of Amsterdam talks about these innovative projects.
The data science healthcare revolution rolls on
The October edition of the Amsterdam Medical Data Science meetup resulted in an inspired collision of health professionals and data specialists at Amsterdam UMC. These monthly events bridge the gap between medical experts and data scientists by sharing new insights, experiences and research.