To support cities in their digital transformation journey the Association of Cities organizes training and workshops, providing educational opportunities for city officials to stay updated on the latest trends in smart city technologies and digitalization strategies; facilitates knowledge and experience exchange by creating platforms for cities to share their experiences, successes, and challenges in implementing smart city solutions (hosting an ICT Committee dedicated to digital transformation and smart cities, consisting of representatives from around 50 cities); advocates for policy chan

The VNG supports municipalities and cities in the Netherlands in their digitalisation and smart city initiatives. It facilitates knowledge exchange, advocates for municipal interests at national and EU levels and provides practical tools and guidelines for digital transformation. VNG also organises events and platforms for dialogue to assist local governments in adopting new technologies for sustainable urban development. 

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Wouter Heijnen
Innovation advisor

MÖSZ is committed to the development and modernisation of Hungarian self-governments. As part of this, there is a growing emphasis on the development of smart cities, where digital technologies, innovative services and sustainable solutions can improve the quality of life of citizens and make city management more efficient.

ZMOS has established an Expert Committee for Digitalisation and Smart Cities, which unites the main staff of 12 urban municipalities from this field. ZMOS is an intermediate body for the ITI mechanism for urban development, which includes funds for smart mobility solutions. ZMOS put forward the initiative to establish common digital infrastructure for Slovenian municipalities (cloud solutions, unifying the use of standards, solutions etc.)  

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Miran Košpenda, Secretary General

The Digital Resilient Cities team within AIT's Center for Energy develops cutting-edge urban management and planning solutions for the sustainable, smart, liveable and resilient living spaces of tomorrow. The related expertise covers innovative planning processes, implementation roadmaps and monitoring concepts and programmes for cities and regions targeting urban transformational challenges related to climate change and the energy transition.

With research, funding initiatives and model projects in the topic field Smart Cities, the German Federal Government supports municipalities in strategically shaping digitalisation in terms of integrated, sustainable and common good oriented urban development. On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building (BMWSB), the BBSR deals with questions of digital transformation in municipalities and analyses the potentials, opportunities and challenges of digitalisation for an integrated urban development.  

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Business Tampere focuses on fostering an attractive climate for business growth, innovation and digitalisation, contributing to the broader EU municipalities and cities by sharing knowledge, expertise and creating opportunities for collaboration and investment in digital technologies. Its activities and strategies for digitalisation are aligned with those of Six Aika, a collaborative effort by six of Finland's largest cities to promote innovation, sustainable development and digitalisation.  

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Support to public authorities on smart territories: Cap Digital is their guide to discover the tech ecosystem in Paris, inspire their own ecosystem and develop new projects. They help them transform and make their territory more innovative.

Cerema's long-standing activities support local and regional authorities through a recently renewed objectives contract with the government. This involves offering a wide range of expertise to state and local entities, leveraging scientific knowledge and innovative approaches, particularly digital technology. Cerema operates across France with 26 locations and 2,500 employees in nine regional divisions, enhancing its effectiveness.

At FinEst Centre, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that cities face in today’s rapidly evolving environment. With our expertise in urban planning, technology integration, and data analytics, we are equipped to provide tailor-made solutions that address the needs of each city. Our team of experts is committed to working together with cities to unlock their full potential and transform into smart, connected, and livable spaces.