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ChatGPT and the city? Vienna knows how!

ChatGPT and the city? Vienna knows how! Explore, together with us, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and urban development with our insightful online seminar "ChatGPT and the city? Vienna knows how!" The seminar, which was held in German on March 12, 2024, focused on the application of AI in cities and highlighted Vienna's already innovative use of the technology. Sindre Wimberger from the City of Vienna led the seminar and provided a deeper insight into the basics of AI, its relevance to urban environments and the opportunities and challenges it presents. The seminar highlighted practical examples of AI in Vienna and showed how the city is using the technology to improve services and processes. The event was a platform for knowledge exchange between AI enthusiasts and experts. The aim was to provide participants, whether newcomers or professionals in the field of AI, with a comprehensive understanding of how AI can contribute to smarter and more sustainable urban living. We invite you to review the content of the seminar through the downloadable slides now available in our newsroom . These materials are intended for anyone interested in how AI can be integrated into urban management to improve life in the city. Download the slides to explore Vienna's approach to AI in urban development and gain insights into how cities can become smarter and more efficient. This resource is a valuable tool for city officials, businesses and anyone looking to improve their understanding of the potential of AI in the urban environment.

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12.03.2024

Unlocking the Secret to Accelerating Your B2G Sales Cycle

Are you an innovative company working to get your solution into cities? Unlock the secrets to transforming your B2G sales cycle with our groundbreaking insights. Discover how we dramatically reduced our sales cycle from over 6 months to just 8 weeks, and learn the strategies that can empower your business to achieve similar success. This article dives into a wealth of knowledge that blends real-world experience with actionable tips, tailored for innovators seeking to penetrate the public sector market swiftly and effectively. Join us in navigating the unique challenges of B2G sales and unlock your company's potential today! “As you ended up here, we likely share a professional interest trying to bring innovation into the public sector, especially at the local level, faster. Personally, I have been doing this for almost 15 years in several roles while handling all forms of taxpayer-financed activities: research grants, a public investment fund for charging infrastructure, building up what was essentially an EU subsidiary, and then selling services with my own company. The one thing you learn quickly is that the B2G market works completely differently than B2B or B2C markets and many of the mantras and processes simply do not work. Failing more times than I can count, we managed to find a way to reduce sales cycles to 8 weeks – and now I would like to share with you elements on how you might achieve something similar.” - Alexander Schmidt, Founder and CEO of BABLE Smart Cities

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07.03.2024

Download today: Exclusive Access to the 'BABLE Innovative Mobility Spotlight'

REPORT available for download: Cities of all sizes are currently focused on their decarbonisation goals, in alignment with the broader EU aim to be climate-neutral by 2050. Over 70% of EU citizens live in urban areas that generate 23% of all greenhouse gas emissions (Source: European Commission ). With transport emissions comprising approximately 25% of the total EU greenhouse gas emissions (Source: European Environment Agency ), innovations in urban mobility are vital to achieving this vision. Cities need to be implementing mobility services and technologies that address the most pressing challenges and barriers, such as air pollution, congestion, accessibility, urban road safety and more. The BABLE Innovative Mobility Spotlight - 1st edition (published January 2024) highlights ten best practice Use Cases from around Europe that represent the future of innovative, sustainable urban mobility. Click to access this report to learn more about how these activities are changing the urban mobility landscapes for the better in their communities and beyond.

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30.01.2024

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Local solutions for global challenges- BABLE

Source: Red de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI) Website Perspectives of Istanbul and Madrid In a world experiencing rapid urbanization, the development of more sustainable and intelligent territories has

BABLE and Urban Innovators Team Up to Accelerate Leadership and Innovation

The two companies signed a partnership agreement at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona. From left to right: Tamlyn Shimizu (Global Partnerships & Communications Lead, BABLE), Alexander Schmidt (CEO/Foun

BABLE Smart Cities Closes €5.7 Million Investment Led by Drees & Sommer

STUTTGART, Germany, Sept 27, 2023 – BABLE Smart Cities, a visionary scale-up company, announced a significant milestone in its journey towards reshaping the future of cities. BABLE Smart Cities secure

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#73 Urban Innovation Leadership Programme: Educating Tomorrow's Urban Leaders

In this fourth and last episode of our Urban Innovation Leadership Programme series, we discuss with one of our previous guests Raffaele Gareri , Partner at Urban Innovators Global, CEO of Urban Futures & former CDO of Rome, and with Islam Bouzguenda , Lecturer & Researcher in Smart Sustainable Cities' Governance & Planning at the University of Twente, Netherlands. With them, we explored the critical skills and educational frameworks necessary for future urban innovation leaders. The discussion emphasised the integration of practical experiences with theoretical knowledge in academic settings to better prepare students for real-world challenges in urban environments. Urban Innovators Global and BABLE Smart Cities are proud to announce the launch of the Urban Innovation Leadership Programme – an academic programme that is tailored and totally customizable for your organisation. If this sparks your interest, you can reach out directly to us at tamlyn@bable-smartcities.eu for more information. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page.

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#72 SMCNetZero Project: Social Tech Projects - AI for Urban Decarbonisation

In this fourth episode of our SMCNetZero series , we discussed decarbonisation in Small and Medium-sized Cities with Luca Leomanni , CTO and Co-Founder of Social Tech Projects , focusing on infrastructure maintenance and the role of AI in urban planning. The discussion explores innovative solutions for sustainable mobility, particularly cycling infrastructure, and the importance of community engagement in policy implementation to achieve a more proactive approach to city management. To learn more or to join the SMCNetZero project, you can visit the SMCNetZero Website. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page.

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#71 Urban Innovation Leadership Programme: Collective Learning & Urban Design

In this third and last episode of our Urban Innovation Leadership Programme series, we discuss with Honorata Grzesikowska , Founder and CEO of Urbanitarian & spatial and equity designer, and Mela Atanassova , a Facilitator in Innovation Design. With them, we delve into the topics of collective learning, urban innovation, and the significant influence of city design on societal behaviours. Our guests highlighted the importance of embracing collective knowledge, challenging the glorification of individual achievements, and exploring innovative approaches to urban planning and design that prioritise communal well-being and environmental sustainability. Additional material : Sensemaking Methodology - what it is and how you do it Case studies: "Portfolio Approach" - Resolving Uncertainty Through Learning ‘Crossing the River by Feeling the Stones’ — A Portfolio Approach to Governance in Malawi Sensemaking Toolkit Urban Innovators Global and BABLE Smart Cities are proud to announce the launch of the Urban Innovation Leadership Programme – an academic programme that is tailored and totally customizable for your organization. If this sparks your interest, you can reach out directly to us at tamlyn@bable-smartcities.eu for more information. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page .

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