On February 20th,the SMACITE European Workshop – SMARt COmmunities’ Skills Development in Europe workshop brought together 52 participants both in-person at Comet Meetings in Brussels and online. This 1.5-hour panel explored how public authorities can lead the way by equipping their teams with the digital and transversal competences needed to build, implement, and sustain smart, inclusive, and green local development. The session tackled three key themes: Core competencies needed for the digital and green transitions Strategies to bridge skills gaps across urban and rural areas Best...

On March 5, 2025, over 200 people gathered in Alba for "Smart Cities in Azione – Innovazione per un futuro sostenibile", Italian National workshop of the SMACITE project. The event, organized by Apro Formazione, was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the results of SMACITE and explore how innovation is shaping the sustainable cities of tomorrow. In the event, SMACITE project results were presented, and the following top experts participated in the roundtable discussion that followed: Luca Mercalli – President of the Italian Meteorological Society & Scientific Journalist Franco...

On February 25, 2025, the BASSCOM AI Unconference successfully convened over 80 stakeholders from member companies, VET providers, academia, and NGOs, underscoring our commitment to driving innovation within Bulgaria's software sector. This event aimed to foster knowledge exchange and practical application of AI technologies among our community. The Unconference featured seven expert speakers from our network, who shared insights on a range of technical and business topics, including: Rapid prototyping of LLM solutions Practical tips for coding with Cursor Two-year review of Copilot...

In October 2025, Bilbao will become the epicenter of urban innovation as it hosts the 5th Edition of the Congress of the Spanish Network of Smart Cities (RECI). This event will bring together more than 144 municipalities committed to technological advancement and urban sustainability, positioning Bilbao as a benchmark for smart city development. At the same time, the European project SMACITE, in which Politeknika Txorierri is actively involved, plays a crucial role in addressing the skills gap among technicians and engineers working in smart city infrastructures and services. SMACITE...

On February 18th, Madrid hosted one of SMACITE’s national workshops, a key event addressing the challenges and opportunities in the evolution of Smart Cities. During the session, participants discussed how emerging technologies, such as AI, cybersecurity, and IoT, are transforming urban planning and public services. The workshop also addressed the most in-demand professional profiles and training strategies to bridge the skills gap in the sector.  The key highlights of the event were the following: ✅ Presentation of the SMACITE project, emphasizing its impact on developing talent for...

The European Urban Initiative (EUI) is a strategic program launched by the European Union to support sustainable urban development and foster innovation in cities across Europe. Its primary goal is to strengthen the capacity of cities to implement innovative and sustainable urban policies. The initiative focuses on key areas such as: Sustainable Urban Development: Encouraging cities to adopt environmentally friendly policies and infrastructure projects that align with the EU's Green Deal. Social Inclusion: Promoting initiatives that reduce inequality and improve access to essential...

As the SMACITE project comes to an end, it is essential to create synergies with other projects and proposals to ensure its sustainability. A new project, SMARCO, under the Blueprint European Action (101186291), is now starting, with its Kick-Off Meeting (KOM) taking place in Brussels on February 19-20. This project will focus on Smart Communities, expanding the Smart Cities concept to other environments that can also benefit from SMACITE’s results, such as rural areas and other types of human communities. SMARCO aims to address two key challenges: The lack of focus on developing...

The SMACITE project is approaching its final phase with the successful completion of pilots and the final refinement of MOOC. https://mooc.smacite.eu remains fully operational to meet the learning needs of engineers and technicians in the #SmartCities Domain. The platform includes the Smart Cities Diagnostic Tool, designed to assess learners' training needs and guide learners in selecting appropriate learning pathways, twenty digital courses, and eight horizontal digital courses. The learners who successfully complete the course receive a certificate for completion with a unique verifiable...

We are excited to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the SMACITE project (smacite.eu) and the CHAISE project (chaise-blockchainskills.eu). This partnership marks a significant step toward advancing digital skills and innovation across Europe.  SMACITE: Enhancing skills for smart city techThe project aims to address the skills gap of Smart Cities technicians and engineers, by designing and testing a vocational education and training program that combines digital skills on Smart Cities enabling technologies, with soft, entrepreneurship and green skills. CHAISE:...