Day 1:
Foundations of Smart Cities
Overview of urbanization trends and their implications for future cities.
Key components of a smart city: Technology, governance, and society.
Introduction to the Smart City Maturity Model and its applications.
Case study: Barcelona’s IoT-driven urban transformation.
Day 2:
Technological Innovations in Urban Systems
Role of IoT, AI, and big data in smart city infrastructure.
Smart mobility solutions: Autonomous vehicles and intelligent transit systems.
Energy-efficient buildings and smart grids.
Workshop: Designing a tech-enabled urban service.
Day 3:
Sustainability and Resilience
Principles of sustainable urban development and the SDGs.
Circular economy practices in urban resource management.
Climate resilience strategies for cities.
Case study: Copenhagen’s journey toward carbon neutrality.
Day 4:
Governance and Community Engagement
Models of participatory governance in smart cities.
Strategies for fostering citizen engagement and co-creation.
Ethical considerations in data collection and usage.
Group activity: Developing a community-focused urban plan.
Day 5:
Financing and Implementation
Financial models for smart city projects: Public-private partnerships.
Regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
Measuring success: Metrics and KPIs for smart city initiatives.
Panel discussion: Lessons learned from global smart city leaders.
