Which are Europe’s most innovative cities? - Smart Cities World Birmingham and the West Midlands are fast becoming one of the most innovative regions in the world, and it's time the spotlight was firmly on this transformation. In a world where innovation drives progress, Birmingham's commitment to smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth is proving to be a catalyst for change. Through projects like DIATOMIC, Birmingham is establishing itself as a leading city in global innovation, fostering impactful collaborations with partners across the globe—most recently with Ulsan, South Korea. Together, we are building a future where businesses, cities, and people can thrive. From the creation of Urban Digital Twins that enhance city planning and sustainability, to accelerator programs that empower local SMEs to explore new international markets, Birmingham is rewriting the story of what it means to be an innovative, forward-thinking region. Our recent collaboration with Ulsan showcased during Birmingham Tech Week is just one example of the incredible potential that these partnerships unlock—driving economic growth, knowledge sharing, and global collaboration. At DIATOMIC, we are proud to be part of this journey, helping to establish the West Midlands as an incubator for cutting-edge ideas and a thriving hub of technological excellence. If you’re as excited as we are about shaping the future of urban innovation, join the conversation and learn more about our projects. Let's continue to put Birmingham and the West Midlands on the map as pioneers of progress! #BirminghamInnovation #WestMidlands #GlobalGrowth #UrbanDigitalTwins #DIATOMIC #TechWeek #Collaboration #SmartCities
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Europe's most innovative cities are setting the stage for a smarter future 🌟🌍 Innovation is thriving across Europe, with cities like Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Vienna leading the way as hubs of creativity and technology 🏙️💡. These urban areas are leveraging cutting-edge solutions to tackle modern challenges, from sustainability 🌱 to digital transformation 📱. Let’s explore what makes these cities stand out and how they’re shaping the future of urban living. -- Amsterdam is pioneering smart mobility solutions 🚲, integrating AI and IoT to optimize urban transport. 🚦🤖 -- Copenhagen leads in sustainability, with initiatives like carbon-neutral energy systems and green infrastructure 🌬️♻️. -- Vienna excels in digital governance, offering e-government services that simplify public administration 🖥️🇦🇹. -- These cities invest heavily in public-private collaborations, fostering ecosystems of innovation 🤝🚀. -- Emphasis on quality of life ensures technology aligns with citizen well-being and inclusivity ❤️🌟. These innovations demonstrate how technology and creativity can transform urban spaces 🌆. For example, Amsterdam’s data-driven traffic management reduces congestion, while Copenhagen’s green energy projects inspire global action on climate change. Vienna’s focus on digital governance sets a benchmark for accessible and transparent urban services, proving that innovation is about more than just technology—it’s about people. In conclusion, Europe’s most innovative cities are more than trendsetters; they’re models of what urban spaces can achieve with bold thinking and collaboration 🌍🌟. As they continue to push boundaries, these cities provide a glimpse into the future of sustainable, tech-driven urban life. 💼🚀 #InnovationCities #SmartCities #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #UrbanExcellence https://lnkd.in/eahPNg64 https://lnkd.in/eahPNg64
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At the "Digital Inclusion in European Cities" forum, scheduled for April 17-19 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Prof. Dessislava Petrova-Antonova will explore the theme of "Digital Twin Cities: challenges and applications," addressing crucial aspects of digital inclusion and its implications for European urban spaces. She will disclose how to overcome the multifaceted challenges and innovative applications essential for achieving digital inclusivity in urban environments. #GATEInstitute #WeAreGATE #GATEapplies #DigitalInclusion #EuropeanCities
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🌍 Exciting news! Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) has signed its second City2City agreement of 2024, strengthening ties between Denver, Colorado, and Munich, Germany! ✍️ This partnership will foster economic sustainability, innovation, and subnational diplomacy between our cities. Together, Denver and Munich will: • Promote local assets and cutting-edge innovation • Encourage businesses to explore opportunities in each other’s regions • Focus on aligned industries like aerospace, AI, bioscience, brewing, cleantech, and cybersecurity Denver and Munich share a rich history, including sister airport status since 1991 and daily nonstop flights between our cities. With a vibrant German-American community in Colorado, this collaboration paves the way for even stronger connections. #City2City #DenverBusiness #GlobalEngagement #Innovation #EconomicGrowth Mike Johnston | German Honorary Consul For Colorado And Wyoming | German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter | German American Cultural Foundation | Export-Club Bayern e.V. | muenchen.de | Chadwick V.R. Williams
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🔔 Mark your calendars because the call for the #EuropeanCapitalofDemocracy 2026 opens on September 1st! The title-holding city curates, organises, and implements a wide range of activities and events in cooperation with civil society and citizens to strengthen and secure Europe’s democratic future. If you’re passionate about democracy, you should tell your city officials to apply! 💬 After Barcelona and Vienna, which city do you think can take on this important role?
📣 The call for the #EuropeanCapitalofDemocracy 2026 opens in less than a month, on September 1, 2024! Yes, we know it’s only 2024, but it's crucial to begin early so we can thoroughly evaluate all applicant cities and ensure a fair and transparent selection process. After all, the #city winning the title will serve as an example for other #European cities, showcasing how to practice, evolve, celebrate, and enhance our democracies. 💡 Which city can take on this important role? Let us know in the comments below. 👇
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Building transatlantic partnerships for smart infrastructure: Last week, COMCODE attended the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.'s Transatlantic Insights into Smart Cities & Sustainable Mobility event. We spoke with German and American industry representatives on the innovations, issues, and future developments of smart cities with an emphasis on the importance of securing this emerging technology while addressing the myriad issues facing contemporary urban development. Thank you to the German Consulate General New York for hosting this event, and to each of the speakers for your impactful contributions to the dialogue. While there's still a long way to go in establishing security by design principles in smart infrastructure, we're optimistic that events such as this one will highlight the importance of cybersecurity in digital transformation. #smartcity #securitybydesign #transatlantic #newyork
On October 22nd, we hosted our “Transatlantic Insights into Smart Cities & Sustainable Mobility” event at the German Consulate General in New York. With about 80 attendees, the half-day conference was a tremendous success. The event featured an insightful keynote by the Head of Department for Mobility & Smart Cities at the Fraunhofer ISST, who shared valuable perspectives on Smart City trends in Germany. Attendees also enjoyed exciting pitches from the German delegation companies in the Smart Cities sector and a high-level U.S. panel discussion exploring trends and opportunities in New York and the broader U.S. landscape, featuring CIV:LAB, Magna International, NYU Urban Future Lab and the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3). During the delegation trip to New York, the German delegation companies had the opportunity to connect with U.S. companies and gain valuable insights into the business landscape in the U.S., particularly in New York. A special thank you goes to the German Consulate General New York, our panelists and speakers: Marcel Altendeitering, PhD, Alex Bell, Jeannette Williams, Olivia Moore, Matteo Del Sorbo, and the German delegation companies: emco e-scooter, VOITAS Group, HydroMapper GmbH, BABLE Smart Cities, InnoSenT GmbH, AI Shepherds GmbH, FITS for future. #SmartCitites #TransatlanticInsights #SustainableMobility #Innovation #Networking #GACCNY
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Two #CL25 sessions showed how the innovative Space Cities Network initiative can serve as a blueprint for other sectors — and underscore how events can leverage the power of the knowledge economy. Read more below, by Michelle Russell. #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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🏙 Our Future Cities Lead prof. Dessislava Petrova-Antonova spoke in front of Ventsislav Kartselin, and Stroiinfo Bulgaria about her expectations that Bulgarian cities will increasingly be using technology and data for informed decision-making, introducing effective measures to ensure a healthier, safer and more comfortable urban environment. 📖 If you are interested in what Sofia`s Digital Twin is about read the entire interview here - https://lnkd.in/dyTqiANK #GATEInstitute #DigitalTwin #SmartCities #GATEapplies
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📣 19 cities have been selected to join the Twinning Learning Programme facilitated by @NetZeroCitiesEU as part of the EU Cities Mission. 🚀 The selected Twin Cities have been matched with 19 Pilot Cities. Together, cities will learn from each other, and replicate systemic transformation approaches to accelerate towards #climateneutrality. Discover the new #TwinCities ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dmRxt5X7 #MissionCities #EUMissions #HorizonEU
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📅 June 4: City officials and practitioners are invited to learn more about cities-focused #ScienceBasedTargets #ForNature at our workshop next week, which you can join online or in-person in Berlin. 👇 Delve deeper into aligning program outcomes with current city needs, addressing questions, and sharing insights. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d2sWhG8w The event is part of the cities program that was announced last year. The new program’s first objective is to build holistic guidance on existing frameworks that can help cities navigate the best target setting methodologies.🌱🎯 By setting meaningful and actionable targets for nature, cities can pave the way for flourishing economies and healthier citizens. 🏙️ But we need your input! The expertise of city officials and frontline practitioners is indispensable. We invite you to collaborate with us by providing insights, validation, and feedback to ensure the on-the-ground perspective and experience is integrated in the development of meaningful, feasible and actionable target guidelines, through engagements like these. 📅 June 4 🕒 2pm-4pm (GMT+2) 📍 Hybrid – Online + live in Berlin (Liane-1, Karl-Marx-Strasse 17, 12043 Berlin) 👉 Learn more about this event and the #SBTN cities program: https://lnkd.in/d2sWhG8w #ScienceBasedTargets #ForNature #Cities #GreenCities #SustainableCities #NatureAction #NaturePositive
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Calgary is emerging as a leading global tech and innovation hub.💡Calgary's 5G Discovery Zone launched today – Canada's first downtown 5G test environment where innovators can develop, refine and test new technologies. Learn more ➤ https://lnkd.in/gTqQv7Ds. “With a strong, growing technology and innovation ecosystem, Calgarians are solving some of the biggest global challenges. The collaboration on Calgary’s 5G Discovery Zone is yet another example of how we are building an environment where companies can test, develop and scale to compete globally – right here in our city,” - Brad Parry, President & CEO, Calgary Economic Development. The 5G Discovery Zone builds a sandbox where researchers, developers and Calgary companies can accelerate and scale to compete globally, a priority in the economic strategy ➤ CalgaryInTheNewEconomy.com. Developing innovative solutions in three key areas are priorities of the hub: 1. Transportation and mobility 2. Public safety 3. Climate and environment Calgary Economic Development | Rogers Communications | City of Calgary | Platform Calgary
