Building Capacity for Smart Cities and Urban Resilience through Digital Transformation
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Public sector transformation, smart city governance, resilient citiesAbstract
This workshop explores capacity-building needs for public sector digital transformation in the context of smart cities and systemic resilience. Framed within the Erasmus+ CAP4CITY_DM project, it brings together academics, practitioners, and students to identify emerging skills and competencies across governance levels and sectors. The program includes a brief introduction to the REALITIES Joint Master’s Curriculum, lightning talks from invited experts on digital governance, AI, smart communities, and innovation, followed by a collaborative session to map skill gaps in the field. Expected outcomes include shared insights on cross-sectoral capacity needs, contributions to curriculum development, and stronger connections between education, practice, and policy. The workshop supports a broader understanding of smart cities as part of interconnected systems to address complex societal challenges.
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