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A group picture of participants at the Data-Driven Cities conference in Nairobi — Margaret Mwihaki / Light in Captivity

Data-Driven Cities: Conference for the Urban Common Good

02/14/2024

At the invitation of the German and Kenyan governments, the Data-Driven Cities: Conference for the Urban Common Good took place in Kenya on 12 and 13 February 2024. The focus was on the question of how data can be used successfully to promote the urban common good.

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.

Workshops, exchange and new inspiration for six European Peer-Learning Tandems

11/02/2023

The #connectedinEurope peer-learning tandems (PLTs) are continuing their joint journey towards sustainable and smart cities. The latest #CIE meeting took place from 23-24 October 2023 on-site in Berlin.

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”.

ISCN Podcast #12: Towards Data Spaces for Smarter Cities

09/06/2023

In this brand-new episode three of ISCN’s 2023 Podcast Series on “What’s new in international urban data governance?” we spoke to Sophie Meszaros of Open & Agile Smart Cities about a new trend topic in smart cities: Data Spaces.

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”.

Solutions for Cities: International Digital Ideas Competition 2020

03/01/2021

The International Digital Ideas Competition "Solutions for Cities" supported cities and municipalities in finding digital solutions for their current local challenges.

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Smart Offers for Funded Municipalities

Stadtplanungsmodell — Adobe Stock / ASDF

As the central point of contact for the Model Projects Smart Cities (MPSC) and for all municipalities in Germany, the Coordination and Transfer Office Model Projects Smart Cities (KTS) shapes the transfer of smart city solutions into broad municipal practice.

Model Projects Smart Cities (MPSC)

Coordination and Transfer Office Model Projects Smart Cities (KTS)

Smart Offers for All Municipalities

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.

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Knowledge & Networking

Smart Cities Knowledge and Networking Platform (only with registration; in German only)
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. All municipalities can benefit from the experience gained in the course of project implementation. 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 supports the Model Projects Smart Cities in their work.