Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and civic participation in smart cities. Our discussion will delve into critical questions, including:

• What are the impacts and challenges of using AI-driven technologies in participation initiatives in smart cities?
• What are the implications of using AI for the design of participatory processes?
• How can the use of AI in participatory processes affect the relationship between government and society in smart cities?
• What are the possibilities for the use of artificial intelligence by public authorities?
• What capabilities do governments need to develop to test and implement these initiatives?

Join us for a webinar exploring the critical role of public digital infrastructure in fostering democratic smart cities. Our discussion will address pressing questions at the intersection of technology, governance, and civic participation:

• What is the importance of public digital infrastructure for the development of more democratic smart cities?
• What types of digital public infrastructure are necessary for society’s political participation in the decision-making processes of smart cities?
• What is the role of different actors in the provision of digital public infrastructures and the production of data of public interest?
• How can actors be involved in collaborative relationships in the provision of digital public infrastructures?
• What capabilities should smart city governments mobilize to ensure the sustainability and continuity of collaborative initiatives in government infrastructures?

Join us for an engaging webinar that explores innovative uses of simulation and modeling technologies within urban spaces:

• How can emerging technologies for simulating and modeling urban spaces be used in participatory processes?
• What are the peculiarities of these technologies in relation to other forms of participation? What kind of demands can they meet?
• What urban modeling experiences (with augmented reality, virtual reality, digital twins) have already been tested, and what limits have been identified?
• What kind of capacities do city governments need to mobilize to implement projects of this nature?

Explore the evolving landscape of citizen participation in data collection and its implications for democratic governance in smart cities. Join us for a stimulating webinar that will address key questions at the intersection of citizen engagement and data-driven decision-making:

• To what extent can citizen participation in data collection be considered political participation?
• What kind of role should citizens play in collecting and analyzing data in smart cities?
• How can transparency and access to data be promoted?
• How can data collection strategies be integrated with participation in decision-making processes?
• What kind of capacities do city governments need to mobilize to ensure that citizen participation in their Internet of Things initiatives contributes to democratic city management?

Explore the potential for enhancing citizen participation in shaping digitalization strategies for smart cities in our upcoming webinar. We will delve into critical questions surrounding the intersection of technology, governance, and citizen engagement:

• What are the possibilities for promoting citizen participation in the design of digitalization strategies in smart cities?
• Which actors should be involved, and how can they contribute effectively?
• What are the main difficulties to be faced in promoting citizen participation in digitalization strategies?
• How can strategies be developed to ensure governmental technological autonomy and democratize access to technology for society?