Call Sofia – Sofia Municipality Contact Centre

Published: 16 Jul 2026

Solution type: technical

Topic: citizen participation

Description: Call Sofia (“Call Sofia – Sofia Municipality Contact Centre”) is a digital citizen engagement and reporting platform operated by Sofia Municipality. It allows residents to submit non-urgent reports, questions, complaints, requests for information, and suggestions directly to the city administration.

Sofia Decides (Reshava Sofia): Platform for Citizen Participation

Published: 16 Jul 2026

Solution type: technical

Topic: citizen participation, engagement and co-creation

ASCEND AI Assistant

Published: 15 Jul 2026

Solution type: technical

Topic: AI

Article: Trends in 2026 for smart cities – from technology led to insights driven

Published:13 Jul 2026

This article by Hans Teuben et al for Capgemini discusses the five structural shifts observed on the global smart city landscape and the trends in smart cities for 2026.

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Paper: CitiVerse: From Semiotic Theory to Interoperable, Human-Centered Smart Cities

Published:13 Jul 2026

This paper by Traboulsi Salam and Uckelmann Dieter published in 2025 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (ICE/ITMC) is about how 'the rapid digital transformation of urban environments is revolutionizing how cities manage infrastructure, governance, and citizen engagemen

Helsinki AI Register

Published: 10 Jul 2026

Solution type: technical

Topic: AI

Description: The Helsinki AI Register is a window into the artificial intelligence systems used by the City of Helsinki. Through the register, you can get acquainted with the quick overviews of the city’s artificial intelligence systems or examine their more detailed information based on your own interests. You can also give feedback and thus participate in building human-centered AI in Helsinki.

How Can Data Spaces Navigate Legal Complexity Through Compliance by Design?

We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar hosted by CitizenCity, a European pilot project under the European Data Spaces for Smart Communities initiative!

As data spaces continue to emerge as a key enabler of data sharing and innovation across Europe, organisations face growing challenges in navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Legal obligations, governance structures, and compliance responsibilities are often shaped by the technical and organisational choices made when designing and operating a data space.

LDT Citiverse EDIC: National activation session for Italian public administrations

What is the LDT Citiverse EDIC

LDT Citiverse EDIC stands for "European Digital Infrastructure Consortium on Local Digital Twins towards the Citiverse". It is a new type of legal entity created by the European Commission to develop and operate common digital infrastructure for local (city) digital twins. It promotes interoperability between cities, reducing digital fragmentation, and supporting the development of open services and standards in the EU. It operates as an independent legal entity and currently brings together 15 Member States.

Building Skills for Future Smart Communities

Launch of the SMARCO Skills Partnership for Smart Communities

The SMARCO project is launching the Smart Communities Skills Partnership, a collaborative initiative bringing together public authorities, industry, SMEs, education and training providers, research organisations, and civil society to strengthen skills development for smart communities across Europe.

CC4DR webinar "Empowering Digital Families: How Cities Bridge the Parent-Child Technology Gap"

The digital generation gap has created unprecedented anxiety for parents who feel overwhelmed and powerless when trying to guide their children's online experiences. From social media and online gaming to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, many families face growing challenges in understanding online risks, fostering healthy digital habits, and maintaining open conversations about technology. While children often adapt quickly to new digital environments, parents can feel uncertain about how best to guide and support them.