From Smart Cities to Metacities

During the last 10 years we have seen a very big interest and implementation of Smart Cities across the World. This was mainly driven by the introduction of IoT and communication technologies which enabled the installation and interconnection of many sensors and other systems. These technologies helped Municipalities to become Smart Cities by gathering and processing data for the benefit of citizens and society. 

Now we are observing the emergence of the next generation of Smart Cities – so called METACITIES – mainly across Europe. This evolution has been driven by the introduction of Digital Twins and more advanced communication technologies such as 5G and next gen LEO Satellite systems.

We are happy to observe several regional projects across Europe which are helping to explore new technologies and create the path towards the next generation of Smart Cities.

Such programs include (a) the Metacities Hub project in the South of Europe between Greece, Bulgaria, and Cyprus, (b) the MetaCities Project in the North of Europe between Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia and Poland (c) Smart partnership “METACITY – OUR FUTURE LIFE” involving cross-sectoral Metacity ecosystem of Latvia.

We are very excited to see all these activities and we are hosting this special event during the 5G Techritory where we will invite their representatives:

• Understand the objectives, initiatives and activities of each project
• Exchange ideas for collaboration and interconnection
• Brainstorm for the possibility of a more connected way forward

Preliminary Agenda

• Presentations and activities 
• Panel Discussion: What strategies, methods and technologies are required for the transition from Smart City to a Metaverse City? 
• Social event