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Sharing Knowledge and Learning From Each Other: Knowledge Databases and Knowledge Transfer

Smart cities thrive on cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and experience: through diverse, interactive formats or events, research reports, community platforms, databases or other publications. Latest news and stories about smart cities or their services and knowledge products are collected in the knowledge databases of the Smart City Dialogue.

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International Smart Cities Network Symposium

11/28/2023
What does the future smart region look like, and how does standardisation play a role in smart urban and rural development? These were some of the key questions explored at the International Smart Cities Network Symposium during the Smart Country Convention in Berlin on November 8, 2023. The event provided insights and encouraged discussions on the role of smart rural development in both Asia and Europe. Representatives from Germany, South Korea and Thailand, each with unique approaches, shared their experiences, offering a diverse global perspective.
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ISCN Podcast on Data Strategies worldwide

09/06/2023
In the latest episode of the podcast of the International Smart Cities Network Geraldine de Bastion (Konnektiv Kollektiv) spoke to Laura Dieguez of the Data Competence Center for Cities and Regions (DKSR) about the new study on “Data Strategies for a Common Good-Oriented Urban Development”.
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Implementation of the winning digital solution “Mi Mercado AMG“ in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara, Mexico

03/01/2021
In the International Digital Ideas Competition #SolutionsForCities in 2020, the Institute for Planning and Development Management (IMEPLAN) of the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara, Mexico, together with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Uganda, adapted a digital solution to support local market vendors in selling their products online in times of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The digital solution “Mi Mercado AMG” was awarded “Best Digital Solution for Vibrant Urban & Local Centres”.
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Start Smart: Entry to the Smart City

The Start Smart consulting and networking programme is aimed at cities, districts, municipalities and regional associations that are looking for substantive and practical support on their way to becoming a smart city.

Further information

Knowledge & Networking

Smart Cities Knowledge and Networking Platform (only with registration; in German)
The Smart Cities Knowledge and Networking Platform is a place for municipal exchange, expert advice and information about the Model Projects Smart Cities (MPSC).

Knowledge Repository: Database of Measures (freely accessible, in German)
Smart City measures from various municipalities and regions in Germany are documented in detail in the Smart City Knowledge Repository. As the Smart City community is constantly learning new things, the Smart City Knowledge Repository is also constantly growing.

The research of the Coordination and Transfer Office Model Projects Smart Cities (KTS) supports the Model Projects Smart Cities in their work. 

Events

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08.05.2024, 11:00 - 11:30
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ISCN Global Mixer: MIMs - Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms for Open and Agile Smart Cities

In this episode of the ISCN Global Mixer, Gert Hilgers from Open and Agile Smart Cities (OASC) will introduce us to the world of Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs) and show how cities and communities can use these tools to achieve interoperability of their smart city solutions.
Source: Smart City Dialogue
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15.05.2024, 13:30 - 14:00
online

ISCN Global Mixer: Smart Village App - easy digital interface for rural communities

The digital transformation not only affects cities, but also rural areas. There is a particular demand for straightforward solutions to reach citizens and deliver digital services. In this ISCN Global Mixer, we present an open source app that has the potential to drive digitalization in rural areas.
Source: Smart City Dialogue
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22.05.2024, 13:00 - 13:30
online

ISCN Global Mixer: XPlanung - a data standard for interoperable urban planning processes

XPlanung is the data standard and data exchange format for IT procedures relating to spatial planning, state and regional planning, urban land use planning and landscape planning in Germany. It enables the transfer of planning data between different IT systems and therefore a more efficient processing of building applications. In this event, we will learn about the features of XPlanung in a live-demonstration.
Source: Smart City Dialogue
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