BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oascities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260302T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260302T120000 DTSTAMP:20260223T123024Z CREATED:20260218T110844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T123024Z UID:16001-1772447400-1772452800@oascities.org SUMMARY:Book Launch – Handbook of Platform Urbanism – Online\, 2 March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the online launch of the Handbook of Platform Urbanism\, featuring a panel discussion with several contributors of the book. The session will explore key insights from the handbook and reflect on how digital platforms are reshaping urban governance\, planning and everyday urban life. \nFeatured speakers:  \n\nSarah Barns\, Author\nAnna Berti Suman\, Author\nPetter Törnberg\, Author\nAnnelien Smets\, Editor\nPieter Ballon\, Editor \n\nThe discussion will be followed by an open Q&A\, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with all authors. We invite you to submit questions for the discussion via this online form.  \n \n More information on the Handbook\n \n \n \n \n \n Participants can enjoy a 40% discount on their order\, using SMBA40 in the Edward Elgar online shop. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/book-launch-handbook-of-platform-urbanism-online-2-march-2026/ CATEGORIES:Launch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/499bb4_5e8b14d5678846c68f4659e5aea47fbemv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260310T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260310T120000 DTSTAMP:20260303T092918Z CREATED:20260223T122904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T092918Z UID:16042-1773140400-1773144000@oascities.org SUMMARY:ACCEND Cohort 2 Info Session DESCRIPTION:ACCEND\, Europe’s deep tech accelerator for Smart Cities\, Net Zero Cities and Regenerative Cities\, has opened applications for its second cohort. \nFollowing the launch of Cohort 1\, which brings together 28 deep tech scaleups from across Europe\, ACCEND is now recruiting a new group of high-potential companies ready to expand across borders\, access investment and scale within complex European markets. \nTo support prospective applicants\, the ACCEND consortium is hosting an online information session to present the programme\, eligibility criteria and application process. \nWhy attend? \nThis session will provide: \n\n\nAn overview of the ACCEND programme structure and support offer \n\n\nEligibility criteria and target profile (TRL 6–9 deep tech scaleups) \n\n\nInsights into the application and selection process \n\n\nInformation on tailored scale plans\, investor readiness and pilot opportunities \n\n\nA live Q&A with the ACCEND consortium \n\n\nACCEND directly addresses key challenges faced by European scaleups\, including fragmented markets\, access to growth capital\, procurement complexity and securing validation environments. \nParticipants in the programme benefit from: \n\n\nIndividual diagnostics and tailored scale plans \n\n\nDedicated ACCEND Guides \n\n\nStrategic coaching for European and global expansion \n\n\nCurated introductions to investors\, cities and innovation buyers \n\n\nAccess to real-world testbeds and pilot environments \n\n\nProcurement navigation support across EU markets \n\n\nWho should attend? \nDeep tech scaleups (TRL 6–9) developing solutions in: \n\n\nSmart Cities \n\n\nNet Zero Cities \n\n\nRegenerative Cities \n\n\nCompanies with international growth ambitions and interest in expanding into European and global markets are particularly encouraged to attend. \nPractical Information \nDate: 10 March 2026Time: 11:00–12:00 (CET)Format: OnlineApplications deadline for Cohort 2: 8 April 2026 \nKnow more about the info session and register by clicking on this link: \n\n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about ACCEND project: \n \n ACCEND Project URL:https://oascities.org/event/accend-cohort-2-info-session/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Info Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Generic-2B.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTSTAMP:20260219T122714Z CREATED:20260219T122114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T122714Z UID:16019-1773273600-1773446399@oascities.org SUMMARY:Smart City Exchange Forum 2026: Discovering Pathways to Resilient Cities – Tallinn (Estonia)\, 12-13 March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 12\, 2026\, at the PROTO Invention Factory in Tallinn or online for the Smart City Exchange Forum 2026!  \nCities today face unprecedented challenges from climate extremes and natural disasters to cyber-security threats. Building resilient urban environments and systems is no longer optional: it’s essential for ensuring safety\, sustainability\, and the well-being of communities. \nFor the Smart City Exchange Forum 2026 we bring together city leaders\, government representatives\, researchers\, and innovators to explore strategic and practical approaches for strengthening urban resilience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect?\nDuring the day we will highlight strategies\, experiences and case studies showcasing how cities have applied novel solutions\, citizen engagement\, and effective emergency coordination to overcome crises such as floods\, heatwaves\, and cyber threats. \nParticipants will gain actionable insights into: \n\n\nClimate\, digital\, and community dimensions of urban resilience. \n\n\nCrisis response\, emergency management\, and cybersecurity. \n\n\nPractical use of digital twins\, smart infrastructure\, and citizen-driven initiatives. \n\n\nCross-sector and cross-border collaboration to make cities safer and more adaptive. \n\n\nFrom international experts framing the anatomy of urban resilience to city leaders sharing hands-on experiences\, the forum provides a platform to learn\, network\, and exchange solutions that make cities more resilient\, connected\, prepared. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to attend?\nOnsite: Engage directly with speakers\, other participants\, and make the most of networking opportunities with other participants in Tallinn\, at wonderful PROTO Invention Factory.  \nOnline: Join virtually and enjoy convenient access to all sessions\, especially suited for international attendees. A link will be sent to registered online participants a few days before the Forum. \nFREE for participants but registration is required. \nForum will be hosted in English. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 13 – Tallinn City Visit: Urban Innovation in Practice \nA day after the forum\, on March 13\, participants are invited to an inspiring visit at the local government of the City of Tallinn. \nRepresentatives from Estonian capital city Tallinn and other Estonian cities\, will introduce the smart city programmes and experiments done and currently underway in Estonia. \nWe will also present our smart solutions for cities to discuss possible ways to collaborate. \nParticipation is free but registration is required. Mark your participation when registering to the Forum main day. Here you can find more information and agenda for the city visit. \n\n\n\n \n MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION URL:https://oascities.org/event/smart-city-exchange-forum-2026-discovering-pathways-to-resilient-cities-tallinn-estonia-12-13-march-2026/ CATEGORIES:Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1770036552481.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260324T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260324T153000 DTSTAMP:20260305T112553Z CREATED:20260305T112241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T112553Z UID:16067-1774362600-1774366200@oascities.org SUMMARY:How Standards Can Pave the Way Towards the Right to Access Information – Online\, 24 March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Public access to information increasingly depends on how well digital public systems are designed\, aligned\, and interoperable. While European standards provide a strong reference framework\, their impact ultimately depends on how they are implemented within public administrations.   \nThis webinar explores how EU-aligned standards for open data and interoperability are being translated into practice through InDiCo-Global Open Call projects. Drawing on concrete experiences from Mexico and Guatemala\, the session will examine how semantic standards\, interoperability frameworks\, and capacity-building efforts support more transparent\, efficient\, and inclusive digital government.   \nThe discussion will also reflect on what it takes to move from policy frameworks to operational deployment\, and how cooperation between public authorities\, standardisation bodies\, and implementation actors can support this transition across regions.   \nFeatured Open Call 1 Beneficiaries  \n\nBridging the Gap Between European and Mexican ICT Standards in Open Data  \nEnhancing Digital Government in Guatemala through European Standards  \n\n Agenda:  \n\nWelcome and context setting\nScene-setter: From standards to public service delivery\nProject results and next steps\nModerated discussion and audience Q&A\nKey takeaways and forward look\nClosing remarks\n\n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/how-standards-can-pave-the-way-towards-the-right-to-access-information-online-24-march-2026/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/How-standards-can-pave-the-way-towards-the-right-to-access-information_Webinar-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415 DTSTAMP:20260324T131307Z CREATED:20260324T131104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T131307Z UID:16111-1776124800-1776211199@oascities.org SUMMARY:TREASoURcE Final Conference – Brussels (Belgium)\, 14 April 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us in Brussels on 14 April 2026 for the TREASoURcE Final Conference\, where we bring together policymakers\, industry\, researchers\, cities and regions\, and civil society to accelerate the circular economy from local demonstrations to system-wide adoption. \nThis full-day event will showcase territorial and regional demonstrations of systemic circular economy solutions in plastics\, batteries\, and biobased side and waste streams. The programme features cross-cutting plenary sessions on policy\, digitalisation\, business models\, and stakeholder engagement\, followed by deep-dives into real-world applications and replication pathways for each key value chain.  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will:  \n\nDiscover the latest results and real-world impact of circular solutions in plastics\, batteries\, and bio-based streams \n\n\nExchange knowledge and best practices with peers from policy\, industry\, research\, and cities \n\n\nEngage in discussions on policy recommendations and systemic enablers for accelerating circular economy adoption \n\n\nExplore digital tools and business models that support circularity in diverse contexts \n\n\nConnect with innovators and stakeholders to foster new collaborations and partnerships \n\n\nGain practical insights and inspiration for further uptake and replication of circular solutions in their own regions or sectors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover practical solutions\, tools\, and strategies tailored for policy makers\, industry\, cities\, researchers\, and civil society –and take home actionable approaches for your region\, sector\, or organisation.  \nThe event is free and open to all interested stakeholders\, but places are limited – advance registration is required.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION URL:https://oascities.org/event/treasource-final-conference-brussels-belgium-14-april-2026/ LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Final-conference-banner-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTSTAMP:20260219T121657Z CREATED:20260219T121358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T121657Z UID:16011-1776211200-1776297599@oascities.org SUMMARY:Living-in.EU Digital Assembly 2026 – Key Technologies for Future-Proof Cities: from Data Spaces to Digital Twins – Sofia (Bulgaria)\, 15 April 2026 DESCRIPTION:Living-in.EU Digital Assembly 2026 – “Key Technologies for Future-Proof Cities: from data spaces to digital twins” \nThe Living-in.EU Digital Assembly is the political advisory body of the Living-in.EU network. It is co-chaired by Lluïsa Moret Sabidó\, Mayor of Sant Boi de Llobregat\, and Ivan Goychev\, Deputy Mayor for Digitalisation and Information Systems of Sofia. This flagship event brings together mayors\, regional leaders and key stakeholders to debate the political priorities of the network and to provide strategic orientation in support of the twin green and digital transformation of EU cities and communities.  \nThe 2026 edition will take place under the theme “Key Technologies for Future-Proof Cities: from data spaces to digital twins”. It will explore the data-driven journey of a city\, regardless of its size: from identifying its needs and challenges\, through mapping dependencies for federated data spaces\, to developing and using data platforms and digital twins in urban planning.    \nCheck the programme of the Digital Assembly 2026 here. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/living-in-eu-digital-assembly-2026-key-technologies-for-future-proof-cities-from-data-spaces-to-digital-twins-sofia-bulgaria-15-april-2026/ LOCATION:Sofia\, Bulgaria CATEGORIES:Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lda-2026-main-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260417T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260417T120000 DTSTAMP:20260324T130631Z CREATED:20260324T125938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T130631Z UID:16101-1776423600-1776427200@oascities.org SUMMARY:Webinar: How Can Data Space InsightsTranslate into Social and Business Value? – Online\, 17 April 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join this insightful webinar hosted by CitizenCity\, a pilot project under the European Data Spaces for Smart Communities initiative.  \nCitizenCity demonstrates how trusted data sharing can create tangible impact in everyday urban life\, while contributing to Europe’s green and digital transition. Through real-world use cases in Eindhoven (the Netherlands)\, Oulu (Finland)\, and Álava (Spain)\, the project highlights how data-driven collaboration can support more sustainable\, inclusive\, and responsive communities. \nDuring the webinar\, “How Can Data Space Insights Translate into Social and Business Value?”\, key insights and lessons learned from ongoing implementations will be presented. The session will illustrate how data-driven approaches can be translated into practical social and economic value for cities and regions. \nWhat to expectIn this one-hour session\, the speakers will showcase concrete use cases and share experiences from professionals directly involved in designing and applying these innovations: \n\nMieke van Schaik – Strategic Information Advisor\, Municipality of Eindhoven\nMaría Suberbiola Castillo – Innovation Manager\, Mobility LAB Vitoria-Gasteiz\nBige Tunçer – Full Professor & Vice Dean\, Eindhoven University of Technology\n\nThe session will be moderated by Dujuan Yang\, Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/webinar-how-can-data-space-insightstranslate-into-social-and-business-value-online-17-april-2026/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CitizenCity-webinar-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260429T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260429T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T144101Z CREATED:20260408T143809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T144101Z UID:16129-1777455000-1777462200@oascities.org SUMMARY:DS4SSCC Call for Pilots Round 4: Info Session II – Online\, 29 April 2026 DESCRIPTION:Following the success of the first three rounds\, the 4th Call for pilots of the European Data Space for Smart Communities (DS4SSCC) opened on 1st of April! Cities\, communities\, and innovators across Europe have already been driving forward impactful\, data-driven solutions\, and a new opportunity is open for those ready to join and build what’s next. \nDuring this round\, pilots are recommended to deploy existing data space components and cooperation models\, build on successful use cases in your local context\, and/or open up network effects by connecting to existing data spaces to gain value from existing data products and/or services. \nApplication period: 1 April – 31 May 2026 \nThis online Info Session is targeted towards all stakeholders interested in creating data-based services for the benefit of local communities.  \nThis upcoming Info Session\, organised on April 29th (10:00–11:30 CET)\, will focus on matchmaking with potential partners\, while also allowing participants to clarify questions and prepare for a successful application submission. \nMore information on Round 4 is available at https://ds4sscc.eu/cfp-four  \nIf you have any questions please reach out to support@ds4sscc.eu \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/ds4sscc-call-for-pilots-round-4-info-session-ii-online-29-april-2026/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2.-Info-Session-29-April_Website-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260512T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260512T151000 DTSTAMP:20260304T154955Z CREATED:20260304T154639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T154955Z UID:16057-1778583600-1778598600@oascities.org SUMMARY:2nd Citiverse Assembly – Geneva (Switzerland)\, 12 May 2026 DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\nCo-organised by ITU\, the European Commission and OASC\, and supported by StandICT.eu 2029\, the 2nd Citiverse Assembly convenes cities\, governments\, industry\, standards bodies\, research and academia to strengthen global collaboration on the citiverse. The Assembly will share experiences from ongoing citiverse and local digital twin projects worldwide\, present flagship deliverables of the Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI – Discovering the Citiverse and promote greater alignment across standards and implementation efforts. \n\n\nThe programme will address fragmentation\, support people-centred approaches and explore practical pathways for collaborative citiverse standardisation. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience \n\n\nParticipation is open to the ITU Member States\, Sector Members\, Associates\, Academia and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international\, regional and national organisations. Participation is free of charge. \n\n\n\nVenue \n\n\nInternational Telecommunication Union (ITU) Headquarters \n\n\nPlace des Nations\, 1211 Geneva 20\, Switzerland \n\n \n VIEW THE AGENDA AND REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/2nd-citiverse-assembly-geneva-switzerland-12-may-2026/ LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-02-18-2nd-Citiverse-Assembly_Banner-cc-2048x1152-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260527T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260527T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144916Z CREATED:20260506T144720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T144916Z UID:16170-1779876000-1779886800@oascities.org SUMMARY:SPACE4Cities Webinar for cities – Demo Day 1: Discover 5 prototype solutions for infrastructure\, mobility and urban operations DESCRIPTION:In this first SPACE4Cities Demo Day session\, participants will discover five satellite data prototype solutions designed to help cities move from reactive management to more proactive\, data-driven decision-making. \nThis Demo Day continues the SPACE4Cities capacity-building journey. In previous webinar sessions\, cities and regions were introduced to the 20 concept-stage solutions developed in response to shared urban challenges. The project has now moved to the next stage\, with 10 selected suppliers developing real prototypes and demonstrations that show more clearly how these solutions could work in practice. \nWhy attend? \nCities and regions need better tools to monitor critical infrastructure\, manage public assets\, reduce emissions and improve day-to-day urban operations. This session will be especially relevant for cities and regions working on infrastructure maintenance\, urban mobility\, asset management\, utilities\, resilience and operational efficiency. \nThe session also helps cities and regions prepare for the upcoming replication phase. After the summer\, five of the ten prototype solutions will be piloted in the five consortium cities. A replicator call for additional cities will also be launched\, giving interested cities and regions the opportunity to engage with selected pilots and become better prepared for future replication activities. \nBy attending the webinar\, cities can gain a better understanding of the prototype solutions and identify the most relevant ones to their own priorities. \n \n READ MORE AND REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/space4cities-webinar-for-cities-demo-day-1-discover-5-prototype-solutions-for-infrastructure-mobility-and-urban-operations/ CATEGORIES:Demo,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nayttokuva-2026-05-06-kello-17.45.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T113000 DTSTAMP:20260519T122340Z CREATED:20260519T122211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T122340Z UID:16229-1779962400-1779967800@oascities.org SUMMARY:BEGONIA Webinar: Roundtable on Operational Digital Platforms\, data spaces\, and interoperable energy systems in practice – Online\, 28 May 2026 DESCRIPTION:Bringing together experts from BEGONIA\, INSIEME\, ECLIPSE and smartEn\, this interactive discussion will explore how interoperable digital infrastructures\, data spaces and flexibility services can support cross-border coordination\, accelerate Europe’s energy transition\, and enable smarter and more connected energy and mobility systems. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/begonia-webinar-roundtable-on-operational-digital-platforms-data-spaces-and-interoperable-energy-systems-in-practice-online-28-may-2026/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nayttokuva-2026-05-19-kello-15.20.01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T145215Z CREATED:20260506T145036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T145215Z UID:16176-1779962400-1779973200@oascities.org SUMMARY:SPACE4Cities Webinar for cities – Demo Day 2: Discover 5 prototype solutions for climate resilience\, green spaces and public space intelligence DESCRIPTION:In this SPACE4Cities Demo Day session\, cities and regions will have the opportunity to discover five prototype solutions that use European space data and technologies\, combined with emerging technologies\, to support better planning\, monitoring and management of urban environments. \nThis Demo Day builds on SPACE4Cities’ earlier capacity-building activities\, where more than 200 participants from over 120 cities and regions explored the first 20 supplier concepts. Since then\, the project has progressed from concept stage to prototype stage\, with 10 selected suppliers now ready to present live demos of their solutions. \nWhy attend? \nEuropean cities are under increasing pressure to respond to heat\, flooding\, biodiversity loss\, wildfire risk and the growing need for more resilient public spaces. This online session is particularly relevant for cities and regions interested in climate adaptation\, green infrastructure\, biodiversity\, public space management and urban resilience. \nThe session also helps cities and regions prepare for the upcoming replication phase. After the summer\, five of the ten prototype solutions will be piloted in the five consortium cities. A replicator call for additional cities will also be launched\, giving interested cities and regions the opportunity to engage with selected pilots and become better prepared for future replication activities. \nBy attending the webinar\, cities can gain a better understanding of the prototype solutions and identify the most relevant ones to their own priorities. \n \n READ MORE AND REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/space4cities-webinar-for-cities-demo-day-2-discover-5-prototype-solutions-for-climate-resilience-green-spaces-and-public-space-intelligence/ CATEGORIES:Demo,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nayttokuva-2026-05-06-kello-17.45.36.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTSTAMP:20260526T124550Z CREATED:20260526T123958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T124550Z UID:16269-1781568000-1781740799@oascities.org SUMMARY:EU LDT Toolbox Launch – Valencia (Spain)\, 16-17 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:EU LDT Toolbox is a European open-source infrastructure for interoperable Local Digital Twins — built by a consortium of six partners over three years\, tested in real cities\, and ready for adoption. \nOn 16–17 June in Valencia\, the consortium will present the consolidated product to LDT CITIVERSE EDIC and the European ecosystem. This marks the beginning of a new phase: from development to adoption\, with LDT CITIVERSE EDIC taking  a central role in governance and growth. This is not a closing event. It is a launch.  \n\n\nKey highlights:  \n\n\nA New Phase Begins: EU LDT Toolbox moves from project to product\, wiht LDT Citiverse EDIC stepping in to drive governance\, maintenance and long-term evolution.\nConsolidated Solution: A stable architecture\, 11 functional tools\, a European building database and an active marketplace. All ready to deploy.\nProven Impact: European pilot cities have already implemented EU LDT Toolbox. Their results\, lessons and feedback are embedded into the product you see today.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n FIND OUT MORE HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/eu-ldt-toolbox-launch-valencia-spain-16-17-june-2026/ LOCATION:Valencia\, Spain\, Spain CATEGORIES:Showcase ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hero-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260526T125636Z CREATED:20260526T125022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T125636Z UID:16276-1782172800-1782431999@oascities.org SUMMARY:Immersive Tech Week – Rotterdam (Netherlands)\, 23-25 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:What is Immersive Tech Week: Immersive Tech Week 2026\, organised by the VRDays Foundation\, is a dynamic celebration and showcase of the latest advancements in immersive technology. This event brings together diverse voices and perspectives from the realms of business\, research\, art\, and the general audience. The festival’s primary goal is to foster a vibrant ecosystem teeming with knowledge\, stimulating discussions\, and boundless creativity. This collective energy serves as a catalyst for innovation and sustainable technological progress. Our comprehensive festival experience goes beyond conventional conferences. \nAt the heart of the event are the conferences featuring the brightest minds of the industry and a cutting-edge trade show that unveils the latest technological marvels. Yet\, there’s more. Immersive Tech Week boasts dedicated spaces for creators to breathe life into new projects\, the Church of VR offers attendees an unparalleled firsthand encounter with the most imaginative and pioneering works in VR and AR. In collaboration with esteemed partners\, Immersive Tech Week proudly introduces the IMPULSE funding market. This unique platform is designed to propel emerging talent\, empowering the next generation of visionaries to shape the future of immersive technology. Furthermore\, attendants will experience the Tradeshow\, the Demo Arena\, where founders can pitch their technology to strategic partners\, the Creator’s Corner for exclusive small workshops highlighting immersive artists\, and Breakout Sessions with presentations encompassing all 4 tracks and 6 pillars of the event. Last but not least\, the Summer Opportunity Lounge will be a part of the event focused on matchmaking\, creating opportunities and getting founders and professionals closer to policy makers\, grants and European funds. \nImmersive Tech Week is for anyone passionate about the future of XR — from industry professionals and creators to educators\, healthcare practitioners\, technologists\, and those eager to explore how immersive tech can revolutionise their fields. Join us in celebrating a decade of XR innovation and discover what the future holds! \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/immersive-tech-week-rotterdam-netherlands-23-25-june-2026/ LOCATION:Rotterdam\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ITW-2026-Key-Visual-Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260623T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T130011Z CREATED:20260526T125913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T130011Z UID:16285-1782212400-1782216000@oascities.org SUMMARY:#EngineeringIntelligence: Women driving smart systems – Online\, 23 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:To mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2026\, themed Engineering Intelligence\, the IEC Academy will host a webinar exploring how smart systems are shaping the future of engineering and technology. \nSmart systems integrate sensing\, connectivity\, data processing\, and automated decision-making to create intelligent and adaptive solutions across sectors such as energy systems\, smart cities\, industrial automation\, digital infrastructure\, and connected devices. As these technologies become increasingly central to modern infrastructure and industry\, international standards and collaboration play a crucial role in ensuring interoperability\, safety\, and reliability. \nThe webinar will bring together women engineers from different IEC Technical Committees (TCs) working on areas related to smart systems. Drawing on their expertise in standardization and technology development\, the panellists will discuss how smart systems are evolving\, the role of standards in enabling them\, and the key technical challenges and opportunities ahead. The discussion will also highlight how diverse perspectives contribute to designing robust and future-ready intelligent systems\, reflecting the spirit of INWED 2026 #EngineeringIntelligence. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/engineeringintelligence-women-driving-smart-systems-online-23-june-2026/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iwe_website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260625T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260625T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T094404Z CREATED:20260617T094300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T094404Z UID:16324-1782385200-1782390600@oascities.org SUMMARY:Operational Digital Platforms beyond Begonia: Lessons learnt & key takeaways for future ODP developments – Online\, 25 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Bringing together BEGONIA experts\, this interactive session will explore the main lessons learned\, recommendations\, and key takeaways emerging from the development of the Operational Digital Platform (ODP) concept and the results of the project’s pilot use cases. The discussion will provide valuable insights into governance\, deployment challenges\, best practices\, and future opportunities for ODPs and related digital infrastructures supporting Europe’s digital and energy transitions. \nThis will be followed by presentations from the INSIEME and ECLIPSE Digital projects and a roundtable discussion exploring common challenges\, opportunities\, and future directions for interoperable digital infrastructures\, data spaces\, and cross-border digital solutions in Europe. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/operational-digital-platforms-beyond-begonia-lessons-learnt-key-takeaways-for-future-odp-developments-online-25-june-2026/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1781534921829.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260625T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260625T173000 DTSTAMP:20260617T093510Z CREATED:20260617T093246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T093510Z UID:16310-1782403200-1782408600@oascities.org SUMMARY:Collaboration between European data spaces: Open-source and data space interoperability – Online\, 25 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the European webinar organised by Visions\, dedicated to interoperability between data spaces and the development of collaborative digital ecosystems across Europe. \nYou will discover how the open-source commons developed within Prometheus-X and the work carried out through the DSIF enable organisations to rapidly launch cross-sector use cases through reusable technology components\, interoperable catalogues\, and shared orchestration mechanisms. \nThrough demonstrations and feedback from the healthcare\, legal\, skills\, culture\, tourism\, agriculture\, and smart cities sectors\, explore already deployed use cases as well as new collaborations emerging between European data spaces. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/collaboration-between-european-data-spaces-open-source-and-data-space-interoperability-online-25-june-2026/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1780993889765.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260630T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260630T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T124026Z CREATED:20260625T123723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T124026Z UID:16344-1782824400-1782828000@oascities.org SUMMARY:Webinar: How can Data Spaces navigate legal complexity through compliance by design? – Online\, 30 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:As data spaces continue to emerge as a key enabler of data sharing and innovation across Europe\, organisations face growing challenges in navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Legal obligations\, governance structures\, and compliance responsibilities are often shaped by the technical and organisational choices made when designing and operating a data space.\n\nDuring the webinar\, “How Can Data Spaces Navigate Legal Complexity Through Compliance by Design?”\, you will explore how legal frameworks can be considered as an integral part of data space design rather than an afterthought. The session will provide insights into the European data ecosystem\, the regulatory landscape surrounding data spaces\, and practical approaches to privacy and data protection through compliance by design.\n\nWhat to expect\nIn this one-hour session\, you will gain insights into:\n\nThe European Strategy for Data and the role of the European Data Space for Smart Communities ecosystem\nThe regulatory landscape applicable to data spaces and the challenges of navigating multiple legal frameworks\nHow technical and organisational design choices influence legal responsibilities and compliance obligations\nPrivacy\, personal data protection\, and practical approaches to compliance by design\, illustrated through GDPR-related examples\n\nSpeakers\n\n\nGenoveva Gil Garcia – Tech Law Researcher at Serendipity\nColette Cuijpers – Professor of Applied Sciences in Law at the Juridische Hogeschool Avans – Fontys\n\n\n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/webinar-how-can-data-spaces-navigate-legal-complexity-through-compliance-by-design-online-30-june-2026/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1781693708403.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260702T150000 DTSTAMP:20260617T094031Z CREATED:20260617T093903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T094031Z UID:16319-1782997200-1783004400@oascities.org SUMMARY:Meet the Winners! – These are the SPACE4Cities 5 winning solutions: Webinar for Replicator & Follower cities – Online\, 2 July 2026 DESCRIPTION:The SPACE4Cities project is finally moving to the exciting Piloting Phase in which the 5 winning solutions will be tested in real life in all 5 Buyers’ Group cities (Athens\, Amsterdam\, Ghent\, Guimarães and Helsinki) in July 2026 – April 2027\, as well as 2 Replicator cities\, that will be selected via a Replicator Call. To kick off this phase\, we’ll organise a webinar\, so you can meet the 5 winners and get to learn more about the call for replicators! \nAgenda \n13:00 Introduction to SPACE4Cities\, the selected Top 5 solutions\, the pairing of the solutions with the Buyers’ Group cities and the timeline of the pilot phase (Ann Bernaert\, District09) \n13:15 Top 5 Solutions Revealed – A short introduction on their pilot applications/tools\, presenting what it would mean to have their application in piloting in your city (Top 5 Suppliers) \n14:30 Replicator city call announcement and information (Alex Gluhak\, OASC) \n14:50 Q&A \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://oascities.org/event/meet-the-winners-these-are-the-space4cities-5-winning-solutions-webinar-for-replicator-follower-cities-online-2-july-2026/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oascities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Nayttokuva-2026-06-17-kello-12.35.54.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR