Mr. Bilbao has a degree in Architecture (Basque Country University) and a Master’s in Public Administration (IESE-University of Navarra).

He has been working for the City Council of Vitoria-Gasteiz (European Green Capital 2012) for 20 years, being involved in urban planning and many strategic projects.

As an European expert, he has participated in many different international programmes led by the European Commission. He can offer great enthusiasm together with a strong ability in helping cities design integrated strategies and action plans for smart and sustainable urban development and in sharing their best practices within the H2020 framework and Interreg Programmes.