The CommuniCity project recently hosted the session “Scaling Urban Innovation: Implementation for CommuniCity’s Replicator Cities,” a vibrant platform where urban leaders and innovators came together to tackle pressing urban and social challenges. The session was held on the 6th of November at Smart City Expo in Barcelona.
The panel brought together a diverse lineup of experts:
- Giusi (Josephine) Di Pino from Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities (OASC)
- Megan L. from Manchester City Council
- Petr Samec from OITR Prague
- Adeeb Sidani from Porto Digital
These panelists shared valuable insights into the unique challenges their cities face and the innovative approaches being adopted to address them.
A Lively Exchange of Ideas
The session quickly evolved into a dynamic and interactive discussion, with panelists engaging directly with members of the audience, including CommuniCity consortium members and tech providers. Many participants had already submitted proposals through CommuniCity’s Open Calls, adding a practical dimension to the dialogue.
This exchange of ideas emphasized the project’s ethos of fostering collaboration between cities and technology innovators to address real-world urban needs.
Highlighting Transparent and Ethical AI
The event also spotlighted CommuniCity’s piloting procedures and its steadfast commitment to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and transparent artificial intelligence. These principles align with the OASC MIM5 standard on Fair and Transparent AI, underscoring CommuniCity’s dedication to ethical technology implementation.
Shared Vision for Urban Innovation
Attendees left the session inspired by the collaborative spirit and the shared vision of advancing urban and social innovation across Europe. The event not only showcased the power of cooperation but also reinforced CommuniCity’s role as a catalyst for scalable and impactful urban solutions.
As the next phase of CommuniCity pilors is expected to kick off in December, expectations are high for the continued advancement of urban and social innovation across Europe. With a shared vision and collaborative spirit, the initiative is poised to deliver scalable solutions that will make a lasting difference in cities and communities.
