Study visits
General information
We will organise three optional study visits on the second day of Europe, let's cooperate!
- Study visit 1: Exploring innovative waste management
- Study visit 2: Innovating public transport in low-density areas - FULL
- Study visit 3: How Kraków’s energy centre came to life - FULL
The visits are planned for 20 March 2024, from 9:30 to 12:30. Those attending the study visits cannot participate in any of the thematic sessions planned in the morning.
We meet at 9:15 in front of the venue's entrance. Then, we will guide you to your bus.
Each study visit group will be brought back to the venue by bus, where you can enjoy lunch.
Study visits
Discover the detailed information of each study visit.
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Learn more about underground and semi-underground containers in Kraków!
Join us to discover Kraków’s cutting-edge approach to waste management, which combines modern infrastructure and policy innovation to enhance urban sustainability.
About the initiative
Kraków has introduced an advanced waste collection system featuring underground and semi-underground containers. This system is designed to optimize waste management processes while improving urban aesthetics and reducing environmental impacts.
Key elements of the system include:
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Underground containers: Equipped with hydraulic platforms or electrical devices, these containers are fully concealed underground, minimizing visual clutter and odor.
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Semi-underground containers: Equipped with ground-level slots, these containers can be efficiently emptied using vehicles with hydraulic cranes.
Policy innovation
To implement this good practice, the municipality of Kraków revised its waste management regulations. A new provision was added to define the specific requirements for collecting waste from these modern containers, ensuring seamless integration into the city’s waste collection system.
Discover more about the good practice
By combining innovative infrastructure with proactive policymaking, Kraków’s waste management system demonstrates how cities can enhance sustainability and efficiency. Don’t miss the chance to explore this inspiring initiative.
Please note that you might be spending time outdoors during the visit.
Explore the innovative demand-responsive transport!
Join us and explore the groundbreaking demand-responsive transport (DRT) solution designed to enhance public transport in low-density residential and industrial areas where traditional services are not viable. We will exemplify how municipalities can extend public transport coverage in cost-effective and sustainable ways.
This will be an opportunity to witness a solution that could inspire similar projects in regions facing challenges with traditional public transport.
More details to come.
Please note that you might be spending time outdoors during the visit.
Join us for an exciting study visit to the innovative Energy Centre at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, a flagship example of forward-thinking infrastructure supporting Europe’s energy transition.
About the energy centre
The energy centre is a state-of-the-art research facility spanning 15,000 square meters, designed to meet the challenges of the evolving energy sector. This award-winning building is divided into two zones: a research-commercial area and a research-educational area. It houses 40 specialized laboratories, lecture and computer rooms, conference spaces, and more.
Key laboratories include:
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Laboratory of automation, security, and energy management in buildings
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Laboratory of hydrogen diagnostics and fuel cell technologies
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Laboratory of alternative fuels and waste
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Laboratory of environmental protection and radiochemistry
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Laboratory of renewable energy
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Laboratory of elevated wind turbines
The facility also incorporates renewable energy systems such as wind turbines and photovoltaic panels, which not only power the building but are also integral to its research and educational initiatives.
This visit will highlight the centre’s potential for inspiring similar projects and fostering collaboration across Europe. Don’t miss the chance to explore this exemplary initiative driving innovation in the energy sector.