Governing the twin transition: Transforming today’s challenges into future opportunities
Municipalities around the world are facing a dual challenge: The green and digital transition. If managed well, this dual challenge will provide great opportunities for local ecosystems to thrive and cities to prosper. ORGANIZED BY OASC.
URBACT across EU countries: driving change at National Level
Roundtable between 4 National URBACT Points representing Spain, Germany, Portugal and Poland – showcasing different initiatives on Leipzig Charter renewal, circular economy or urban regeneration. ORGANIZED BY NATIONAL URBACT POINT SPAIN.
AI & CITIES
The AI disruption is transforming not only the business but also the way we live, we work, and we socialize. We analize policies aimed at fostering AI in Cities and Regions, exemplified by the use of digital twins.
ORGANIZED BY ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL.
Proprietary or open-source software? Arguments in favor and against
IT systems for smart cities must follow the principles that inspire them, including transparency and the control by citizens over the public authorities. This is why some governments are favoring the adoption of open-source software.
Smart Ports: Piers of the Future
‘Smart Ports: Piers of the Future’ is an international congress on innovation, sustainability and digital transformation. It is organized by Port of Barcelona, under the frame of the SCEWC, and joined by some of the most innovative ports of the world.
Piemonte: A successful Smart Mobility Ecosystem
Mobility in Piemonte has a very long tradition. Large companies and supply chains in the automotive and railway sectors have emerged in this area since early 1900. The region is very competitive in smart mobility and autonomous and connected driving, thanks to a great expertise in high innovative sectors: companies are indeed developing more and more distinctive technologies and solutions in the area of sharing mobility, connectivity, artificial intelligence, Big Data and Internet of Things.
After Senegal, Akon will build a second sustainable city in Uganda
19/04/2021 – Afrik21
COVID-19 spike may reflect increased mobility, nearing pre-pandemic levels
19/04/2021 – University of Hawai News
100 Million More IoT Devices Are Exposed—and They Won’t Be the Last
18/04/2021 – Wired
How to find an eco-friendly home builder who takes sustainability seriously
18/04/2021 – Haven/Stuff