Conference paper: Towards True Networked Urban Digital Twins – A Development Agenda
Published:18 Nov 2025
By Juho-Pekka Virtanen, Laura Mrosla & Tapani Heino as published in the Building Digital Twin International Congress proceedings.
Abstract
Info session: Local Digital Twins for Smart and Sustainable Communities (LDT4SSC)
The LDT4SSC project is now launching its first Open Call of Work Strand 1 (WS1): You are now invited to an interactive info session about the project!
First Annual EDIC Gathering
European Digital Infrastructure Consortia (EDICs) are dedicated legal entities aiming to implementing EU multi-country projects: They pool EU, national and private resources to achieve progress at a scale that no single member state could do on its own.
The Annual EDIC Gathering establishes a more structured framework for cooperation between EDICs: It brings together representatives of existing and emerging EDICs, Member States, EU Institutions, industry and other key stakeholders.
CommuniLab: A knowledge repository on inclusive digital innovation across Europe
Published:13 Nov 2025
CommuniLab is an open learning and collaboration space designed to support cities, regions, and communities in co-creating inclusive, human-centred digital solutions. Developed within the framework of the CommuniCity project, CommuniLab serves as a bridge between local challenges and technological innovation, helping stakeholders design, test, and scale digital pilots that address real societal needs.
INNOVADE Living Lab 4: Co-designing a Digital Democracy Application
The EU-funded project INNOVADE (INNOVAtive DEmocracy through digitalisation) is organising an interactive workshop on 2 December 2025, 09:00–17:00 (CET) at Marivaux Hotel Brussels, Bd Adolphe Max 98, titled Living Lab 4: Co-designing the INNOVADE Digital Democracy Application.
Data Stewards Bootcamp 2026 by the Data Tank and FARI
This Data Stewards Bootcamp is organized by FARI – AI for the Common Good Institute (Université libre de Bruxelles & Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and The Data Tank. It is a week-long, hands-on program on how to steward data strategically and responsibly to create smarter, fairer cities and regions. Combining expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and field visits across Brussels, the bootcamp bridges policy, governance, and technology for better public data use. Participants will learn how to:
OSOR Webinar "Navigating the Interoperable Europe Act with Open Source & OSOR Resources"
The Open Source Observatory (OSOR) is organising an upcoming online webinar dedicated to introducing the Interoperable Europe Act and showcasing OSOR resources that can help public administrations align with its requirements.
Digital transformation in the next EU budget: What is changing for cities and regions?
Background
On 16 July, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the EU budget for the 2028-2034 period, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). With new priorities in competitiveness and defence, and Cohesion funds moving to national envelopes, the draft budget represents a significant shift not only in thematic focus but also in overall structure. As the new architecture is taking shape, where does local and regional digital transformation fit in the EU’s evolving funding landscape?
Deep-Dive into the EDICs and Multi-Country Projects (MCPs): Latest Developments and Opportunities for Local and Regional Governments
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