Join the Living-in.EU Supporters Meeting!
📅 Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
⏰ Time: 13:00–14:30 CET
📍 Online Event

The Living-in.EU Initiative invites all supporters to the upcoming meeting to review the key developments of 2024. This interactive session offers a chance to reflect on the year's progress and share updates, with partners presenting important highlights, including:

• MIMs Plus Version 7.5 (preliminary release)

• Funding Opportunities for Data Spaces

• Local Digital Twin Procurement Templates

• Pitch Your Activities

💡 Want to pitch your activities?
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your work! Please email Sophie at sophie@oascities.org.

📥 Register now:
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We look forward to seeing you there!

The third round of Open Calls is expected to be launched and opened for submission December - February 2025. The third submission round is to be implemented with a total pilot duration of minimum of 12 to a maximum of 16 months.

For more information on how to apply and about evaluation & piloting timeline, please see ‘Submissions & Timeline’ page.

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Our next meeting will take place:
Wednesday
November 13th
10:00 to 12:00 PM

Don’t miss this engaging session, which will delve into the topic of Matchmaking. The meeting agenda will include the following:

• Strategy for Financial Feasibility and Sustainability: Learn how to ensure the longevity and success of the data space.

• Introducing the Matchmaking Repository: A powerful tool to connect stakeholders efficiently.

• Pitch Yourself!: Secure one of the three exclusive 5-minute slots to present your organization (First come, first served).

About the Matchmaking Repository:
This innovative tool provides a structured view of DS4SSCC stakeholders, complete with filters for country and organization type. You can easily update or withdraw your information by submitting a new entry or contacting us. Learn more about the Matchmaking Repository during the event on November 13th!

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Need Help Preparing Your Proposal?
The DS4SSCC-DEP consortium is here to assist with your proposal development. For networking or pitching opportunities at future events, feel free to contact us.

Join the Stakeholder Forum today: https://www.ds4sscc.eu/stakeholderforum

Curious about interoperability in its broadest sense?

The OASC Agora session in Barcelona, during the Smart City Expo World Congress focuses on the different layers of the seamless exchange of information in the digital world, encompassing the organisational, semantic, technical and operational aspects, along with mindset and skills.

Via use cases, tools and isights from projects (Space4Cties, DS4SSCC, LDT BiPED), we'll explore how interoperability is essential for effective cooperation within and between cities and communities, emphasizing a human-centered approach.

Date: 6/11/2024
Time: 14.30-15.15
Location: Orange Agora.

The meeting will kickoff with the latest developments regarding MIMs Plus, and announce the approval of MIMs Plus Version 7 and the way ahead for this year. 

The Living-in.EU Technical Working Group invited the Local Digital Twin Tender 2 to iterate on their work focusing on procurement templates.

The templates are in the making to serve as a go-to resource for communities when procuring technical solutions, services, and applications. In line with European efforts, the templates align with the MIMs Plus. This is a unique opportunity for communities to have their say in European assets.

Time will be allotted to exchange the latest updates regarding the European data space for smart communities  like the ongoing and upcoming calls for becoming a co-funded site of data space deployment. 

Register here

Bringing People Together for the Twin Transition - Networking Reception

After the Living-in.EU Digital Assembly, Living-in.EU is pleased to host a special networking reception titled "Bringing People Together for the Twin Transition."

The event will be held on Wednesday, October 9, from 17:00 to 19:00 at Scotland House, Rond-point Schuman 6, Brussels.

This gathering is open to attendees of the Living-in.EU Digital Assembly, as well as other stakeholders and representatives from European institutions. It will offer a valuable chance to explore how digital and green transitions intersect, and how these efforts can be harnessed across European, regional, and local levels to promote sustainable growth.

Event highlights:

• Connect the Digital and Green Transitions

• Engage with diverse stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the twin transitions

• Share inspiring success stories that combine digitalization and environmental sustainability

This reception provides a platform for exchanging ideas on how digital tools can support the green transition and for building connections that foster meaningful collaboration.

Agenda:

17:00 Welcome of participants

17:20 Introduction:

• Pirita Lindholm, Director of ERRIN

• Faouzi Achbar, Deputy Mayor of Rotterdam, Eurocities’ Shadow Commissioner on Digital Inclusion

17:35 Keynote:

• Markku Markkula, Chair of the Board of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council and Vice-President of the European Committee of Regions

17:45 Networking drink and access to the 'Scalable Solutions Marketplace'

19:00 Close of event

During the European Week of Regions and Cities 2024, the Living-in.EU movement will organise its second EU Digital Assembly in Brussels. The event will be on Wednesday 9 October 2024, from 14:30 to 16:00, in the Committee of the Regions (Jacques Delors building). 

You can register to the event on the European Week of Regions and Cities website through this link.  

Webstreaming should be available for this session and will be communicated at a later stage. 

What is the Living-in.EU Digital Assembly?

The Living-in.EU Digital Assembly is the political advisory body of the Living-in.EU movement. It is co-chaired by Mayor Lluïsa Moret Sabidó, from the City of Sant Boi de Llobregat, and CoR Member Mirja Vehkaperä, Chair of the City Board of Oulu. It meets once per year, and the annual event is the opportunity for all EU mayors, regional presidents, and other stakeholders to debate the political priorities of the movement and to provide strategic orientation in support of the twin green and digital transformation of EU cities and communities. 

An official signatory ceremony organised  

The event is dedicated to Living-in.EU current and potential signatories. If your city/region/member state is interested in signing the "Join, Boost, Sustain" Declaration, please contact Gabriela Ruseva, project coordinator of Go Li.EU project at gabriela.ruseva@eurocities.eu and Rodolphe Doité, Policy and project Manager at ERRIN at rodolphe.doite@errin.eu. 

There will be an open discussion with the room, so this is an opportunity to exchange about Data Spaces!

Draft Agenda 

14:30 – 14:40: Welcome - Chair of the Board Mirja Vehkaperä, City of Oulu, Member of the CoR and Mayor Lluïsa Moret i Sabido, Sant Boi de Llobregat 

14:40 – 14:50: Keynote speech Committee of the Regions representative 

14:50 – 15:25: Panel discussion – Digital innovation ecosystem with a people-centred approach, moderated by Andre Sobczak, Secretary General of Eurocities 

15:25 – 15:50: Exchange with the room and ‘Join, Boost, Sustain’ Declatation’s signing ceremony  

15:50 – 16:00: Conclusion European Commission  

Nuria de Lama, Consulting Director at IDC, will speak at the following session at the European Big Data Value Forum:

Session: Value Creation in Data Spaces
Day: October 3rd
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
Room: Black

The purpose of this session is to address value creation in data spaces from a holistic perspective, proposing a “value-by-design” paradigm that considers these three angles: 

• All building blocks and components of the data space, as well as the way they interrelate with each other, ultimately have an impact on the success to achieve this goal, hence the design of the data space should obey some principles specially conceived to generate value, and that should be followed during the design and implementation. 

• How value is generated and distributed among the different participants conditions the design and implementation of specific components: business model definition, use cases development, data product elements, and set of value creation services available.  

• The full data value is unlocked when data spaces connect with each other, and also with digital ecosystems that can benefit from, or contribute to, data spaces.

Based on the above, the session will pivot around the following main points, aligned with DSSC blueprint and BDVA value creation framework: 

• Standards and regulations,

• Data spaces blueprint, 

• Design principles for value creation,

• Business models,

• Use cases,

• Data product,

• Value creation services,

• Federation of data spaces.

And bringing the view from different actors: 

• View from policy makers: regulations, standards and strategies,

• View from DSSC project: design principles, blueprint, building blocks, components of a data space,

• View from data spaces: how are they addressing value creation (according to the previous discussion points) and use cases,

• View from other ecosystems (value for / from data spaces),

• View from data space participants or users -> customer journey and value.

The output of the sessions will be a set of conclusions to:

• Drive the design and implementation of data spaces towards real value creation for stakeholders,

• Involve other key actors in the process,

• Foster the participation of industry, SMEs, research because they will really perceive incentives and benefits to onboard and share data through data spaces.

Sille Sepp, Head of Urban Data Ecosystems at FinEst Centre for Smart Cities Tallinn University of Technology, will speak at the following session at the European Big Data Value Forum:

Session: Future of Public Service Services Via Improved Interoperability and AI
Day: October 2
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Room: Black

The session aims to explore the transformative potential of key European legislative and technological initiatives in public sector services. Focusing on pivotal legislative frameworks, such as the Interoperable Europe Act and the AI Act. The discussion will highlight how these frameworks foster enhanced data sharing, AI-driven decision-making, and cross-border collaboration, setting the stage for the evolution of public services.

LDT CitiVerse EDIC and Data EDIH, as key initiatives, will be examined to showcase how these programs are shaping the future of digital public services. In this general scheme, the implementation of data spaces and the increasing awareness on data protection (in particular personal data) are adding new pieces to the complex puzzle of public sector innovation, moving from local-level impacts, driven by cities and municipalities, to the central government one. improving service delivery, and promoting citizen-centric governance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape,

By connecting these diverse elements, the session will drive and involve the audience around a comprehensive vision for the future of public sector services, showcasing the potential of integrated digital frameworks to create a more interconnected, efficient, and citizen-centric public sector.

Sustainable transformation is the greatest challenge for cities and communities worldwide. The train of sustainable development is also rapidly entering Slovenian municipalities, both urban and rural. The main goal is to make cities and communities people-friendly, where residents can feel good and lead quality lives in a period marked by significant and noticeable climate change at every turn.

Sustainable transformation is enabled by a combination of new innovative ideas, approaches, and concepts, along with advanced digital technologies. The result is new solutions that will make energy and resource consumption more efficient, mobility more sustainable, and public administration more user-friendly. Together, these efforts will contribute to making cities and communities as a whole smarter.

At the conference, the main trends in the development of smart cities, communities, and mobility will be presented. We will also seek inspiration and development ideas from various best practices abroad, all aimed at the accelerated and successful development of smart cities, communities, and mobility in our region.

The conference is organized by Finance Newspaper in collaboration with the Association for Informatics and Telecommunications and SRIP Godigital.

Flavio Fuart from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia will lead a talk titled: “Podatkovni prostori: vozlišče pametnih skupnosti"/"Data Spaces: A Hub for Smart Communities".

Flavio will explore how data spaces function as a key hub for the development of smart communities and enable better management of resources and services. We will showcase practical examples where the purpose of data spaces is to improve the quality of life. Additionally, Flavio will address the technological, business, and organizational challenges and benefits that come with the implementation of these innovative solutions.

The conference is on-site, in slovenian.

REGISTER HERE!

This online Info Session is targeted towards all stakeholders interested in creating data-based services for the benefit of local communities. The aim of the European data space for smart communities (DS4SSCC-DEP) initiative is to build a territorial, place-based data space for smart communities and unlock the value of data to support Europe's objectives set out in the Digital Decade and Green Deal. 

The DS4SSCC-DEP project organises three rounds of Call for Pilots, and we're excited to launch the second round on September 1st, 2024. The deadline for submission is on 30 November 2024 (23:59 CET).

This upcoming Info Session, organised on September 11th, will allow participants to get introduced to the overall framework of the Call for Pilots, the support activities as well as the monitoring of pilots' progress and impact. This is your chance to clarify any questions you may have and prepare yourself for a successful application submission

You can find more information on the Call for Pilots here.

Preliminary Agenda:

• Introduction to European data space for smart communities 

• Call for Pilots: find your way through Round 2

• Pilots support and impact: winning pilots 

• Call to action and closing 

REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions please reach out to support@ds4sscc.eu

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The second round of Open Calls is expected to be launched and opened for submission September - November 2024. From the second submissions round, we are aiming to select 4-6 pilot projects to be implemented with a total pilot duration of minimum of 12 to a maximum of 18 months.

For more information on how to apply and about evaluation & piloting timeline, please see ‘Submissions & Timeline’ page.

Don't miss out on our next Stakeholder forum Meeting in order to:

• Stay up to date with Data Sharing Best Practices  (Acquire and share)

• Connect with the Data Space community

• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of smart and sustainable cities

• Receive the latest updates on funding opportunities and open call for pilots information

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Before the start of the summer holidays, the Living-in.EU partners invite all Living-in.EU members to a joint event to review the latest updates in the field of communities' digital transformation. You can expect to learn about:

• MIMs Plus Version 7 - available to uses

• Data Space for smart communities - how to become a (funded) site of piloting

• CommuniCity - new tools

• How to make the most of Living-in.EU Platform

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This online Info Session will allow participants to get introduced to the overall framework of the DS4SSCC Call for Pilots, the pilots support activities as well as the monitoring of their progress and impact. The session will conclude with a Q&A session.

Call for Pilots (Round 1) was launched on 1 June (9:00 CET) and will be open for submission until 31 August 2024 (23:59 CET).

You can find more information on the Call for Pilots here.

Agenda:

1. Introduction to European data space for smart communities 

2. Call for Pilots: find your way through Round 1

3. Pilots support and impact: winning pilots 

4. European Data Space provisioning 

5. Questions and Answers

6. Closing and stay informed 

If you have any questions please reach out to genoveva@serendipity.buzz 

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Join our high-calibre community from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Gain inspiration and news from the keynote speakers including Ignacio Garcia Vega who will speak at the event and represent European Data Space for Smart Communities.

Our next meeting will take place on Open Link Day as part of ViennaUP'24 in Vienna on 5 June in cooperation with the Vienna Business Agency, the City of Vienna and the FIWARE Foundation Community.

You can expect: 

-Presentations on current topics
-Insights into ongoing EU projects (funded projects)
-Networking and business talks
-Opportunities for collaboration at various events such as the SCEWC
-First information on the FIWARE Global Summit on 18 & 19 September in Naples, Italy
-Current FIWARE activities of the City of Vienna

You are cordially invited to participate in this network meeting in Vienna.

The Smart City SuMMit is an annual event to work together on solutions for the city of tomorrow. This year's event will focus on the urban energy transition. This requires cross-sector collaboration and innovative solutions. European Data Space for Smart Communities is eager to be taking part in this event. 

Business leaders, experts, decision-makers, innovators and entrepreneurs are invited to get to know solutions and lighthouse projects, exchange ideas and initiate new projects and partnerships.

Experts from the Viennese climate tech ecosystem are waiting with inputs, ideas, networks and also questions for exchange and possible cooperation with you.

The Smart City SuMMit is an annual event organised by the Vienna Business Agency and supported by the City of Vienna, Wiener Stadtwerke, the Climate and Energy Fund and Climate Lab.

The first round of Open Calls is expected to be launched and opened for submission June - August 2024. From the first submissions round, we are aiming to select 1-2 pilot projects to be implemented with a total pilot duration of minimum of 12 to a maximum of 18 months.

For more information on how to apply and about evaluation & piloting timeline, please see ‘Submissions & Timeline’ page.

Don't miss out on our next Stakeholderforum Meeting in order to:

• Stay up to date with Data Sharing Best Practices  (Acquire and share)

• Connect with the Data Space community

• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of smart and sustainable cities

• Receive the latest updates on funding opportunities and open call for pilots information

Sign up today!