This online session, part of Living-in.EU’s Capacity-building programme and relevant WG, will introduce the LDT CitiVerse EDIC to the Living-in.EU community, providing city administrations and digital innovation stakeholders with a clear overview of the initiative’s vision, scope, and opportunities for engagement. Aimed at municipalities already active in digital transformation, the session will explore how the CitiVerse EDIC can support cities in adopting immersive, participatory technologies.

Designed for municipalities already engaged in digital transformation initiatives, the session will explore how the EDIC could support cities in advancing the development and deployment of Local Digital Twins and immersive, participatory digital environments for urban planning and public services.

The event will be structured in two complementary parts. The first part will provide an overview of the LDT CitiVerse EDIC, including its rationale, governance model, and planned activities, alongside insights into the BUILD programme and a practical case study from Germany illustrating how cities are already engaging with related initiatives.

The second part will take the form of an interactive workshop where participants will be invited to reflect on their cities’ needs, experiences, and priorities in relation to Local Digital Twins and the CitiVerse. Through moderated discussion, the session will explore which existing tools and initiatives within the Living-in.EU ecosystem are already supporting cities, where gaps remain, and what types of services, infrastructure, or support the EDIC could develop to better facilitate cities’ digital transformation journeys.

The session will conclude with an open discussion and Q&A, allowing participants to further exchange perspectives and identify potential next steps for collaboration within the Living-in.EU community.

Preliminary Agenda (CET)

11:00-11:05 | Welcome

11:05-11:10 | Opening remarks

11:10-11:20 | LDT Citiverse EDIC introduction

11:20-11:40 | Case studies

11:40-12:10 | Interactive workshop: Cities' needs and the LDT Citiverse EDIC

12:10-12:20 | Open discussion

12:20-12:30 | Wrap-up and closing