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Smarter Together News: A Year in Review
Wishing you a happy, healthy and innovative New Year 2018 from the Smarter Together project, a member of the EU Horizon 2020 research program. In this newsletter, take a look back on an eventful and progress-filled 2017, as well as recent news such as Smarter Together's presentation at the Smart Cities conference in Lisbon, and upcoming events. We have many exciting developments in store for 2018, starting with the 2nd peer-to-peer workshop on 17-19 January in Munich and the introduction of the knowledge carrier and an updated website to name a few. We are looking forward to sharing these moments and many more with you in the New Year, and thank you for your continued support!
Call for Participation in Peer-to-Peer Workshop
The implementation phase of the Smarter Together project is underway, and it’s time to benefit from the lessons learnt so far! Cities with an interest in replication are invited to apply to take part in the peer-to-peer workshop organized in Munich on 17-19 January. Click here to find out more.
A Look Back on #SmarterTogether in 2017
Smarter Together Presented at Lisbon Conference
On 29 November, the Smarter Together project and its developments were presented at a conference in Lisbon titled “Smart Cities – Cities of the Future” which explored the theme of carbon neutrality as a promoter of technological and social innovation. Click here for more info.
Lighthouse Projects Lead the Way to a Smarter Europe at #SCEWC17
12 smart city projects covering almost 60 cities across Europe came together at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona from 14-16 November to show how cities are leading the way in driving sustainable and smart innovation. Click here for the full joint press release.
Empowering Smart Solutions for Better Cities with SCIS
From 2-3 October 2017, Smarter Together participated in the conference “Empowering Smart Solutions for Better Cities,” organized by the Smart Cities Information System in Budapest, Hungary. Click here to read more about the nature of Smarter Together's participation.
Smarter Together Participates in #EUSEW17
Smarter Together attended the 2017 EU Sustainable Energy week across a wide range of sessions for a few days of exchange and collaboration with projects and professionals across a diverse range of industries and expertise. Click here to read about Smarter Together's presence.
From Smarter Together Vienna
Smarter Together and Siemens in Leberstraße - Simmering
On 9 November 2017, the SIMmobile, the mobile information and communication lab of Smarter Together, held a special information day at the major Siemens factory in Leberstraße in the project area in Simmering. Click here for more information on the important partnership.
From Smarter Together Munich
Munich's Urban City Lab Gears up for Move in 2018
At Munich’s Urban Living Lab, a creative review of 2017 was followed by an exciting look ahead to all that Smarter Together has in store for 2018. On 14 December, local residents were invited to a celebration as the lab said goodbye to its old home. Click here to learn more!
From Smarter Together Lyon
A Look Back on the Peer-to-Peer Exchange Meeting in Lyon
In an important moment in 2017 for the Smarter Together project, Lighthouse cities, Follower cities and project partners met in Lighthouse city Lyon to discuss replication strategy, peer-to-peer exchange, and project updates. Click here to read about this important milestone.
Upcoming Events
Connected Smart Cities Conference
11 January - Brussels, Belgium OASC’s annual Connected Smart Cities Conference (CSCC) brings together representatives of cities, international institutions, academia and industry to discuss this year’s theme: “Cities Driving the Digital Transition”
Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Exchange Workshop
17-19 January - Munich, Germany The second Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Exchange Workshop organized by Smarter Together will seek to address the most important challenges and risks we share in the implementation projects across cities and thematic fields.
KSF - GDC Conference: Imagine the Urban Future
23 January - Brussels, Belgium This event will gather city representatives, policy makers and experts from across Europe to debate over expectations, opportunities and the impact of digital technologies in co-creating future cities and societies, with citizens.
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