Harnessing climate data: Classification and predictive analytics for tourism

This workshop is part of the Big Data Test Infrastructure Skills Studio of DG DIGIT of the European Commission.

Participants will be introduced to key theoretical concepts in data classification and predictive analytics. They will learn how to use historical data to classify and predict future outcomes. These concepts will be illustrated through a practical use case involving the Tourism Climate Index (TCI), using tools currently offered by BDTI.

The European Digital Infrastructure Consortia (EDICs) and multi-country projects: what is new and what is in it for cities and regions?

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As recently emerged in a series of interviews with Living-in.EU signatories published by Eurocities, to ensure participation of local and regional authorities in European funding programmes, more direct and innovative sources of funding are needed.

New eLearning modules on the EIF4SCC and the MIMs

Published:23 Oct 2024

The National Interoperability Framework Observatory (NIFO) is has made available two eLearning modules on the Interoperable Europe platform: one on the European Interoperability Framework for Smart Cities and Communities (EIF4SCC) (

Increasing Digitalisation Awareness & Readiness of Portuguese Communities

Published:22 Oct 2024

As part of the Support Services for EU Smart communities, the European Commission has the goal to “Increase Digitalisation Awareness and Readiness of EU Communities”. The aim of this initiative is to support EU communities at the early stages or that have not yet begun their digital transformation journey by providing resources, best practices, and training to develop digital strategies.

Increasing Digitalisation Awareness and Readiness of Bulgarian Communities

The European Commission has recently launched a new initiative to “Increase Digitalisation Awareness & Readiness of EU Communities”. The aim of this initiative is to support EU communities at the early stages or that have not yet begun their digital transformation journey by providing resources, best practices, and training to develop digital strategies.

Community engagement for green and digital urban transitions in cities and regions

Published:21 Oct 2024

Visit the recording of the online session Community engagement for green and digital urban transitions in cities and regions, which took place on 10 October 2024, as a European Week of Regions and Cities side event. Co-hosted by the projects Go-Li.EU, CommuniCity and UTMC, the event brought together public officials, students, citizens and representatives of private companies and NGOs to discuss how citizens must become involved into co-creation activities for them to stay engaged and overcome common hurdles.

ESPON Contact Point in Luxembourg annual conference "Which digital tools to support spatial planning?

As part of the ESPON 2021-2027 Programme, the ESPON Contact Point in Luxembourg is organising an annual conference on the topic of digitalisation in spatial planning: "Which digital tools to support spatial planning?”

Increasing digitalisation awareness and readiness of Latvian communities

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The European Commission has launched a new initiative to “Increase Digitalisation Awareness and Readiness of EU Communities”. The aim of this initiative is to support EU communities at the early stages or that have not yet begun their digital transformation journey by providing resources, best practices, and training to develop digital strategies.

Increasing Digitalisation Awareness and Readiness of German Communities

The European Commission has recently launched a new initiative to “Increase Digitalisation Awareness & Readiness of EU Communities”. The aim of this initiative is to support EU communities at the early stages or that have not yet begun their digital transformation journey by providing resources, best practices, and training to develop digital strategies.

EU cities paving the way to the CitiVERSE

A new concept is taking shape – the CitiVerse, a virtual world, where citizens can navigate and discover public and private cultural, historical, or touristic digital and physical assets, while businesses will offer innovative and circular services. How are EU cities creating the CitiVerse?