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Tags: #LMCL #lastmilecitylogistics #lastmile
Paket-, Kurier- und Express-Dienstleister, zusammen mit dem stationären Einzelhandel, Online-Versendern und Städteplanern haben eine eigene Community-Plattform: Die LAST MILE CITY LOGISTICS. Vom 7. - 8. Juli 2021 trifft sich die Branche bereits zur zweiten digitalen Online-Konferenz auf einer eigenen digitalen Plattform. Und die kann sich sehen lassen. Ein Blick auf die LMCL-Community und Speaker*innen der zweiten Edition zeigt: Darunter finden sich Big Player wie AMAZON Logistics, PTV GROUP und Accenture, aber auch Start Ups und die Wissenschaft werden vertreten sein. Aber auch Verbände wie der BdKEP und der Deutsche Radlogistik Verband werden genauso wie der PodCast „Irgendwas mit Logistik“ neben vielen Vertreter*innen von Metropolen wie Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Zürich oder Wien vertreten sein. Während zwei Tagen bietet die LMCL auf der Main Stage ein dicht gepacktes Programm. Den Anfang macht das Themenfeld „BEST PRACTICE ON THE LAST MILE “. Hier berichtet etwa Jonas Kremer von der citkar GmbH über die „Die Probleme der Verkehrswende auf der Letzten Meile“. Am Mittag startet der Block „KEINE SMARTE STADT OHNE MIKRO-DEPOTS“ mit Lösungen zu Micro-Hubs. Danach folgen Vorträge zur „SUSTAINABILITY - WIE NACHHALTIG IST DIE LETZTE MEILE?“ und „DIGITALISIERUNG AUF DER LETZTEN MEILE“. Neu ist die SPEAKER'S LOUNGE, in der ein persönliches Treffen und direkter Austausch mit den Speaker*innen möglich ist. TAKE PART NOW! Ticketshop: lastmilecitylogistics.company.site
Tags: #SmallCell #5G #smartcities #telecom #iot #smartlamppost #makesmartcitiescometrue #slp #eletricmobility
#slparoundtheworld Smartlamppost is growing around the world! Bonjuor, Paris.
Tags: #climatechange, #LondonClimateActionWeek, #Infrastructure
The environmental impact of the digital industry – event on 1 July SDIA's Advisor Neil Clark and Director of Research & Policy Mohan Gandhi are running an event as part of London Climate Action Week The event will focus on the environmental impact of the digital industry. Seven experts working in the industry will share their learnings, tools, and guidance. The goal is to provide a new industry standard that will positively impact our environment Thursday, 1 July, 12:00 to 14:00 BST (13:00-15:00 CEST) More info at: bit.ly/3xT294Q Register at: bit.ly/3xQhiUD
Tags: Smart Cities, ATEX, Digital Signage, Gas Stations, Multimedia Kiosks, Self-Service Kiosks, Service Stations
With technological development and the virtualization of public attendance services, the necessity to make more services available in a single payment terminal emerged, namely through self-service multimedia kiosks. So, it is necessary to develop solutions adapted to gas and service stations. With self-service multimedia kiosks and Digital Signage, you can offer your customers more convenience by allowing them to check-out faster at gas stations and service stations. Not only will the customer be more satisfied, but the employees can also dedicate themselves to more important tasks. Self-service multimedia kiosks offer a self-service system that enables automated, faster and more convenient payment for customers. With the help of this multimedia kiosk, customers can fill up their vehicles and then, without having to go to the counter, can make the payment at the kiosk. The Digital Signage solutions are also an added value at gas stations and service stations as, when on stand-by, the kiosk can function as a Digital Signage point with the exhibition of videos and promotional images on the displays. It is possible to supply simple and effective automatic payment kiosks, which, besides their robustness, are characterized by the possibility of customization and wide payment options. It is possible to integrate in these payment machines different components, such as card reader, anti-vandalism keyboard, printer, scanner, barcode, webcam, among others. Technology can, thus, simplify the creation of a quick and memorable experience and meet changing consumer preferences, in any activity and in any industry. Benefits of multimedia kiosks and Digital Signage for gas stations and service stations Ensuring high reliability and maximum performance, multimedia kiosks and Digital Signage are extremely beneficial for gas and service stations, since: They provide a wide variety of payment methods; They provide a more efficient and safer work environment for employees; They operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week; They improve customer service by being easy to use; They promote complementary products and services through Digital Signage; They adapt to the needs of clients and projects; They are customizable; They make clients more satisfied; They are secure; They reduce long queues; They save time; They are more convenient for customers. A unified and personalized shopping experience The adoption of technology throughout the customer journey enables a more attractive and dynamic experience. Ease of payment and payment security at gas stations and service stations create a better shopping experience for customers. When you reinvent the way gas stations and service stations operate, you generate increased sales and greater operational efficiency. In the European Union, equipment used in atmospheres likely to become explosive, such as gas stations and service stations, must comply with the ATEX directive (94/9/EEC or 2014/34/EU after April 20 of 2016). This directive – ATEX (ATmosphères EXplosives) – is intended to protect people and equipment in applications involving explosive atmospheres containing a mixture of flammable substances in the form of gases, vapors, mists or dusts. Protecting the public, the workforce and the environment from explosive atmospheres is fundamental. Explosion protection is, therefore, a vital aspect in any industry or activity, and so we recommend all customers to pay attention to this fact and to check the installation conditions and recommendations before any purchase of this type of equipment.
Tags: #SoSchweiz #Stuttgart #whyswitzerland #badenwürttemberg #smartcities #smartcityalliance #innovation
Join BABLE’s LinkedIn Live Event to learn how the Smart City market is developing in these two economically strong neighbouring regions in the centre of Europe! Prominent and innovative recent activities in Switzerland and Baden-Württemberg Swiss Smart City Alliance, represented by Prof. Vicente Carabias-Hütter, and Baden-Württemberg International (BWi), represented by Dr. Jenny Atmanagara, will be discussing the prominent recent activities of innovative companies and cities in Switzerland and Baden-Württemberg. The live discussion takes place on LinkedIn on Thursday, 1 July 2021, at 11 a.m. , and is moderated by Miguel Mósca, Smart City consultant at BABLE. It is hosted as part of the House of Switzerland launch. About House of Switzerland House of Switzerland - is a pop-up exhibition and event series in Stuttgart, Germany, hosted in joint responsibility by Presence Switzerland, Switzerland Tourism and Switzerland Global Enterprise, - offers an open and freely accessible space for exchange and interaction and invites to discover Switzerland’s innovation potential in an entertaining way, - will be running from 1 July to 31 October 2021.
Tags: #climatechange, #innovation, #sustainabledevelopment, #smartcity
With the increasing attention on the global effects of climate change, governments and businesses around the world are working together to tackle this with innovation to transform the way our economies operate. Come join us at our upcoming edition of Germany Singapore Business Forum Connect as we share Germany and Singapore’s plans to support sustainable development, and facilitate important conversations on the opportunities arising from the green transitions. You can choose between one of two concurrent industry-focused breakout sessions for the event, centred on Plastic Waste or Smart and Sustainable Cities upon registration. Programme highlights Gain insights on how businesses can form meaningful and action-driven partnerships in sustainability Explore how German and Singapore businesses can work together to address the plastic waste problem or create more sustainable and livable cities Network with like-minded partners through dedicated business matching Complimentary registration here: web.micepad.co/gsbf-connect-sustainability/info
Tags: #SmallCell #5G #smartcities #telecom #iot #smartlamppost #makesmartcitiescometrue #slp #eletricmobility
Towerxchange meetups are a reference to every one that wants to play a role in the Telecom infrastructure business. Smartlamppost was present with its shareholder Metalogalva and wants to thank you all for your support and confidence. It is a sign that Smartlamppost is being becoming a reference for street level housing solution. The ideal solution for Small Cells and Smart Cities.
Tags: LoRaWAN, IoT, Smart City, Contest, Smart Mobility, Smart Irrigation, Water Resource Management
Kommunen aufgepasst! Machen Sie mit beim Smart City-Wettbewerb: Es gibt zwei Smart City-Pakete für Ihren Start in die digitale Zukunft zu gewinnen! Mit intelligenter LoRaWan-Technologie und dem InternetderDinge (IoT) steuern Sie Ihre kommunalen Aufgaben effizient und nachhaltig. So verbessern Sie die Lebensqualität Ihrer Bürgerinnen und Bürger. Schicken Sie uns Ihre Idee! Einsendefrist ist der 15. August 2021. Mitmachen lohnt sich unter www.mainova.de/smartcity Ihre Jury: Bernd Bienzeisler (Fraunhofer IAO), Meike Niedbal (Smart City | DB), Diana Rauhut (Mainova AG), Barbara Schader, Hauke Schlüter (House of Digital Transformation) Die Siegerehrung findet statt im Rahmen des Kongresses „Digital Society/ Smart City“ am 3. November 2021 in Frankfurt am Main.
Tags: SCO, Self-Checkout Kiosks, Self-Service Kiosks, Kiosks
Self-checkout kiosks (SCO) are increasingly used by the various sectors of activity and, in addition to attracting more and more customers, they bring benefits and profit to the owners of the establishments. The successful use of SCO kiosks can differentiate an establishment from its competitors, making the payment process simpler, faster and more effective. Taking into account that nowadays people avoid long queues and try to enjoy a better experience in the purchase process, self-checkout kiosks are the perfect solution. According to a Consumer Reports study, 75% of the people interviewed said they liked SCO kiosks because they save time. Thus, there is a trend towards automation and a growing popularity of self-checkout kiosks . Moreover, according to a Reportlinker report, the SCO kiosks market is expected to grow with a Compound Annual Growth Rate – CAGR of 13.8% over the next six years. The self-checkout kiosks, which allow the user to carry out all stages of purchase independently – from the registration of products to their weighing and payment – are easily adapted to any environment. Developed to meet and modernize the sales process, SCO kiosks have the necessary resources for a more autonomous and faster payment. Offering a wide variety of payment options, self-checkout kiosks include credit cards and mobile payments, as well as a touch screen, bar code reader and credit card reader. The self-checkout can also be easily configured so that the reader can choose the desired language. The evolution of technological solutions allied to the users’ need for speed and efficiency has made the use of self-checkout kiosks more common. Interactive and dynamic, SCO kiosks require a sophisticated construction, an exclusive design, integrated systems and state-of-the-art technology. The benefits of SCO kiosks In view of the growing popularity of this equipment, here are some advantages that can and should be highlighted: 1 – Efficiency and quickness Besides ending traditional queues and saving time, self-checkout kiosks make customers more satisfied with their shopping experience because of the quickness and efficiency they are provided. Even in periods/hours of larger affluence, customers are able to register and pay for products in less time. 2 – Increase in sales The establishments with self-checkout kiosks are able to increase their sales by approximately 10% in a period of 90 days. With the evolution of technologies, it is natural that these equipments can attract more clients. Consequently, and as the users have a more positive buying experience, the customer’s loyalty is increased. 3 – Reduced labor cost and increased productivity Since there is no need for one person at each self-checkout kiosk, there is a reduction with labor costs. However, given the fact that this point can be the target of discord, employees have time to devote themselves to other more important tasks, which translates into an increase in productivity. In addition, there is a reduction in human errors. 4 – Self-checkout kiosks occupy less space and modernize the establishment Since five or six SCO kiosks can replace a traditional system, it is possible to recover some physical space through these equipments. This advantage is especially noticeable in smaller establishments. 5 – Improving the customer experience With higher transaction velocity, ease of use and efficiency, customers feel more satisfied and are more likely to return to the establishment at another opportunity. 6 – Attending more customers Besides feeling more involved in this process, 39% of the users stated that the use of these kiosks ends up making the attendance faster – which translates into the attendance of a larger number of clients. 7 – Less waiting time in queues With self-checkout kiosks, clients don’t have to wait too long in lines, avoiding feelings of frustration and/or impatience. 8 – Fewer losses About 30 to 50% of a store’s losses are related to thefts. However, at an SCO kiosk, there are not so many risks of theft or fraud. In this way, self-checkout kiosks help companies in various ways – whether it’s to make more profit or to modernize their space and assign more important tasks to their employees. At the same time, customers don’t need to get bored in queues and can save time.
Tags: Proof of Play, DOOH, Digital Signage, ROI, PoP
For companies investing in digital signage, it is important that there is a guarantee that the advertisements and/or content for which they have paid is actually exhibited on the displays. Thus, Proof of Play aims to ensure, in real time, that the displays of all billboards and digital displays are connected and exhibiting the contents, ensuring their correct and normal functioning. Digital-Out-of-Home (DOOH) has shown marked growth and is increasingly used for demanding and complex campaigns. At the same time, advertisers are demanding proof that these campaigns are actually running. Thus, it is necessary to respond to this need, more specifically through the Proof of Play (PoP). Having the ability to ensure Proof of Play is a prerequisite in campaigns for DOOH, since, in addition to allowing customers to feel more secure and confident whenever they do these types of campaigns, it can make ROI (Return on Investment) a reality. With Proof of Play solutions, it is possible to capture meaningful information and generate reliable reports, which increases credibility with customers. How does it work? The Proof of Play system includes a video playback device, which in turn contains a display, a sensor, a transmitter and a processing unit. A video will be shown on the screen and the sensor detects this situation. The processing unit, in turn, will collect information about this display and will communicate with the transmitter so that it sends the information to a device, so that it can be known if, in fact, the video was displayed. What are the purposes of Proof of Play? Bearing in mind that an ad can be planned and not be displayed, if a display becomes too hot and dark or there is a loss of energy (for example), advertisers require reproduction records that record what is played on the displays. Proof of Play solutions therefore check whether the monitor is receiving power, whether it is connected to the network and whether it is performing its functions normally. Therefore, and with Proof of Play, advertisers should receive the following information: Accurate records; A campaign performance report; A summary of the Proof of Play report. So, there are some advantages of Proof of Play that demonstrate its importance for digital signage: It allows digital signage to reach and even surpass other media; Reports can be generated in real time; Proof of Play can be consulted by campaign, time period and network segments, among other ways; It determines which content attracts the most attention and, consequently, allows the development of more effective content strategies; It is increasingly being demanded by advertisers. Make sure your DOOH campaigns are running through Proof of Play.
Tags: OOH, DOOH, Smart Cities, Proof of Play, Programmatic Advertising, Digital Billboards, Interactive Tables, Multimedia Kiosks
With digitization and technological evolution, there has been a sharp growth in DOOH (Digital-Out-of-Home, which refers to advertising used for commercial purposes, usually located in public places, which may involve screens and other digital and interactive tools). However, it is important to understand the differences between DOOH and OOH (Out-of-Home, that is, static advertising that attracts the consumer while in public places), which will be explained in this article. DOOH , as the name implies, refers to digital media found in public places for advertising or informational purposes. They are generally installed in places of intense traffic and urban movement, with high capacity for attention and persuasion of the surrounding public. For this purpose, several digital or interactive devices are used, namely digital billboards, multimedia kiosks and interactive tables. OOH refers to all external advertising communication, considered the traditional communication. Although influential, it achieves less results than DOOH. Nevertheless, what matters when choosing OOH or DOOH communication is the purpose of the campaign: “do I want to use static or digital advertising?”. DOOH (Digital-Out-of-Home) DOOH is ideal when brands want to reverse an impacting campaign in a short time or when they want to respond to breaking news. The possibility of spreading messages in real time is one of the main advantages of DOOH communication. With the introduction of new technologies, the use of digital billboards in different places became even more interesting. And so, DOOH communication emerged. Reaching specific market segments, enjoying the benefits of technology, marketing to a large number of people in a dynamic, flexible way and without contributing to visual pollution are some of the characteristics of DOOH campaigns. OOH (Out-of-Home) The main goal of OOH communication is to reach people when they walk along streets, avenues, highways or public spaces, such as squares, shopping centers, parks and exhibitions. This type of advertising has become more popular, as people also spend more time away from home. Although this concept is related to massification, it can be used locally. Through the use of posters and billboards placed in specific places, the process becomes simpler, as there is already an expected audience profile that may be interested in the product or service advertised. The differences The main differences between these two forms of advertising are, above all, the messages they are intended to convey, the ease of purchase, interactivity and the benefits of each. Here are some examples. Messages Considering the fact that everyone can access the news in real time, it is important to emphasize that OOH communication cannot be updated as easily as DOOH communication. Therefore, the OOH message has, nowadays, to be thought in such a way that it doesn’t become obsolete and uninteresting for those who see it. This way, and due to the real-time nature of a DOOH campaign, ads can be quickly adjusted in response to events, which saves time and money. Ease of purchase Given the ease and accuracy of messages, DOOH communication is more compatible with digital marketing campaigns than OOH communication. Consequently, DOOH purchase becomes more convenient. Thus, there is a merger of the physical with the digital, which ultimately highlights the use of DOOH campaigns. These statements are justified by new methods of measuring audiences, which are, in turn, increasingly accurate. Traditionally, OOH campaigns have not been able to measure accurate results for pedestrian traffic or increased sales. Interactivity Taking into account the technological evolution, there is a growing interest in interactive solutions. Therefore, there is a greater investment in DOOH communication, since in addition to providing greater involvement of users, it presents multimedia content such as animation, video, audio. All this implies an immersive interaction, which will create more impact on the user. Benefits Although we are facing two distinct forms of communication, both have their advantages. Thus, DOOH advertising stands out for the following factors: More attractive interactions for the consumer; It does not require large investments; Intersection between mobile devices, Internet and social networks; Flexible, real-time campaigns that fit the target audience; Reach the public at any time and anywhere; Contents displayed in high quality; Advertisements aimed at specific market segments; Great potential to attract attention and involve the target audience; Promotion of ads with several formats, which end up being more efficient than static ads; Instant access to more product information; Remote content management; Ability to ensure Proof of Play; Audience measurement. OOH advertising also has its benefits: More affordable prices; No sharing of billboards with other advertisers; Great reach – millions of people circulate in the same places every day and, no matter how distracted they are by their commitments, it is undeniable the impact these messages have when their paths cross; Power of impact – at a time when there are blockers of advertisements on the Internet accessible to all, external advertising appears as an alternative for brands to be present in people’s daily lives; Efficient for mass dissemination or for segments. Programmatic advertising Programmatic advertising is a concept that includes several technologies that automate a purchase, the positioning and optimization of advertising, performed in real time and with different levels of control and automation. The main objective is the replacement of human activities in the negotiation of advertising spaces. This way, programmatic advertising is increasingly present in our daily lives, namely through digital billboards (DOOH). In fact, DOOH programmatic advertising has the following benefits: Possibility of micro-public segmentation; Ease of workflow; Opportunity for OOH advertising professionals to program on digital, taking advantage of digital budgets.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Billboards, LoRa, Multimedia Kiosks
With the technological evolution and the changing habits of the population, connectivity is an increasingly important presence in our daily lives. Therefore, it is increasingly common to talk about digital transformation (DX), that is, the integration of digital technology in all areas of a business. Fundamental to all sectors of activity, digital transformation translates into a cultural, organizational and operational change of an organization, industry or ecosystem through an intelligent integration of technologies, processes and digital skills at all levels and functions. Transversal to the whole society, digital transformation aims to improve the management methods of an organization, adding value to products and services. Often known as Industry 4.0 or the fourth industrial revolution, digital transformation consists of the digitalization of most business activities. The goal is undoubtedly to improve customer satisfaction. Based on new technologies, digital transformation (DX) implies building stronger relationships and a better understanding of customer needs. Innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming more and more accessible, so they are increasingly important to improve the customer experience, boost productivity and enable a competitive advantage. This way, a company or organization that manages to take advantage of the digital transformation ends up having competitive advantages, such as: More efficient use of resources; Reduction of errors; Quick response capacity. Digital transformation process and LoRa network Digital transformation (DX) covers, in general, the following elements: Replacement of isolated practices with integrated technology platforms that connect the entire company and organization; Automated data analysis; Systems that allow the sharing of the work done among the employees of a company or organization, in order to boost responsibility and speed up processes. In fact, the technological world in which we live is very focused on what we can call the Internet of Things (IoT), that is, a network of physical objects capable of gathering and transmitting data. However, for this ecosystem to work efficiently, it was necessary to develop new communication protocols. This is where LoRa (which means long range) comes in, a radio frequency technology that allows communication between devices over long distances. With LoRa network, it is not necessary, therefore, to have Internet in all kiosks and/or digital billboards, taking into account that this system allows an effective communication over long distances, with a minimum consumption of energy. As an example, if there are four billboards within a 10 km radius, it is only necessary to have a connection with a LoRa gateway, instead of providing Internet for the four equipments. The importance of digital transformation The digitalization of society has driven the digital transformation that is felt today and which is increasingly undertaken by many companies and organizations. Thus, technology drives change in business, so organizations that aim for success must combine technology with strategy. Actually, the ultimate goal of digital transformation should always be the positive experience of the client. The customer’s experience can boost or weaken a business, hence the importance of technologies, which play an essential role in the positive relationship between companies and their customers. The benefits of digital transformation Besides preparing companies and organizations for all kinds of challenges, the digital transformation (DX) brings several advantages: 1 – Improvement in the customer experience The technological advance has been increasing the interactions between companies and customers. The customers are, thus, able to achieve what they want, when they want and how they want it. Consequently, companies are able to provide a more satisfactory and consistent experience in meeting customer needs. This way, improving the customer experience is one of the great purposes of digital transformation. 2 – Efficiency Intelligent technology and connected systems are the basis for business efficiency. In fact, one of the benefits that stands out in the digital transformation is the efficiency in all areas and processes. 3 – Increased productivity With the automation of many manual tasks, and through the right technological tools, it is possible to improve productivity. That is, the whole company/organization can work more efficiently. 4 – Collaboration between departments The basis for a digital transformation is built through digital convergence. When all departments are aligned, it is possible to create a corporate culture. 5 – Return on Investment With the right strategy, it is possible to obtain Return on Investment (ROI). Many companies avoid digital updates because they think there is no Return on Investment. But this is wrong thinking. This is because the main goal of digital transformation is to improve the customer experience, which translates into increased revenue. 6 – Consolidated operations Digital transformation includes agile digital systems, which allow the automation of tasks, as new digital systems are implemented. This consolidation of the company’s processes and operations allows it to connect with the target audience and satisfy their needs. 7 – Cost reduction The simplification of operational processes reduces costs, as it takes less time to perform the same tasks and provides timely and thorough data for decision making. The future of digital transformation Digital transformation (DX) is changing the way people work, how people live and have fun. In addition, technological innovations continue to provide opportunities for companies to create value for their customers. So, implementing a digital transformation is fundamental to the success of any business and any activity. Technology is an instrument for opening institutions to the world, since it enables the formation of increasingly connected citizens.
Tags: #climatechange, #carbonmatching
Don't miss the workshop SDIA is hosting on carbon matching together with Leaders for Climate Action and Elia. The workshop is meant to help address how we can calculate the emissions of our digital infrastructure, which further advances our Roadmap's Digital Carbon Footprint Activity What to expect: Share information and advice from tech companies that have first-hand experience on digital resource footprint reduction When: 18 June – 16:00 CEST Register to attend the workshop at: bit.ly/3cjsMYn
Tags: #housing #digital #affordablehousing #affordablehomes #socialhousing #ukhousing #housingassociations #smarthomes #zerocarbon #digitaltwins #placemaking #proptech #digitaltwins #events
Did you miss our Smart Affordable Housing event on Wednesday? Not to worry, it's all on-demand now! We were delighted to be joined by so many speakers for our three sessions! A big thank you to our speakers from Aico, NetZero Buildings, Asite, HomeLINK, Abri Group, Swallowfield Homes, Atkins, Thirteen Group, LHC, Edaroth UK Follow the link to watch it on-demand, or catch some of the questions asked below! lnkd.in/gSC4t_s
Tags: #smartcity, #sustainable, #city, #helsingborg, #partnership, #innovation, #h22themakingofasmartercity, #h22, #h22cityexpo #expo
Helsingborg invites the world to explore urban sustainability In the summer of 2022, the City of Helsingborg, Sweden, will host a 35-day international event to showcase, test, and co-create smart solutions for more sustainable cities. Leading changemakers – from within the city, Sweden, throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the world – will come together in a unique arena to work alongside citizens and accelerate urban transformation in liveable, thoughtful cities. More than 200 programme features will have content provided not only by local actors but by pioneering national and international industry leaders. With the entire city as a living lab, ground-breaking innovations will be showcased and co-developed in an environment of imagination and shared ambition. Visitors from across the world will participate in conferences, site visits, experiments, hackathons, and much more besides – all with the goal of improving quality of life in tomorrow’s city. Mark 30 May-3 July in your calendar already and make Helsingborg your no. 1 destination next summer! Read more on h22cityexpo.com
Tags: Mobility, Logistics, Innovation, Sustainable Finance
WEBINAR WITH THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK TO DISCOVER FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT & MOBILITY SOLUTIONS. Are you looking for funding sources that allow you to launch your innovative product on the market? The ENTRANCE project is designed to mobilise financial resources and boost sustainable innovations in the transport and mobility sectors. To do so, the partnership will create an environment for promoting solutions to find buyers or investors. These solutions will gain visibility through the ENTRANCE Matchmaking Platform , which will also include a Knowledge Hub to learn more about sectorial trends and financing insights. This work is strengthened with the project’s first webinar: EIB funding mechanisms for providers of sustainable transport & mobility solutions to boost EU uptake. In this live webinar, European Investment Bank (EIB) experts will present EIB funding mechanisms for transport and mobility solution providers across Europe and how these can be applied for deployment projects and scaling up of innovative transport and mobility solutions. The webinar will take place on 22 June 2021 from 10.00 to 11.30 (CEST), SAVE THE DATE! Registration is now open! www.entrance-platform.eu/event/knowledge-round-investment-for-sustainable-transport-with-the-european-investment-bank/ Agenda: Presentation of the ENTRANCE Matchmaking Platform Presentation of EIB funding mechanisms and presentation of examples of deployment projects scaling up innovative transport solutions Q&A and Discussions on EIB Financing including Future Mobility Facility Remember to also subscribe to the ENTRANCE newsletter to be informed on the latest project updates! The ENTRANCE project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement N°101006681.
18th Conference of the European Passengers’ Federation “European Year of Rail, what’s in for the passenger” June, 26th 2021, 10:00 CEST (online, MS Teams) After careful consideration, we decided in March to cancel the EPF conference 2021 in Strasbourg (originally planned for 2020). The pandemic situation showed still too many risks for a successful event. But even in Corona times, it is necessary for passengers, politicians and transport companies to exchange views at European level and to jointly seek new ways for passenger- and environmentally-friendly mobility. We therefore invite you to our online conference on a smaller scale for 2021 and hope to be able to hold another conference in Copenhagen in 2022 as usual. Programme: 09:45 Opening conference room 10:00 Welcome (Josef Schneider, Chairman EPF) 10:10 European Year of Rail: What’s in it for the passenger? (Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg, MEP) 10:40 Shift2Rail: How can technology benefit passengers? (online interactive workshop) 11:40 Do we need a quality standard for European railway connections? (Anja Schmotz, Fahrgastverband PRO BAHN) 12:00 Lunch break 12:45 Deutschlandtakt, further developed towards Europatakt (Hans Leister, Zukunftwerkstatt Schienenverkehr) 13:45 Benefits Europe for passengers? (Kristian Schmidt, DG MOVE) 14:30 Closing remarks (Katharina Krell, Fahrgastverband PRO BAHN) Participation is free but registration is necessary. After registration, you will receive a meeting link (Microsoft Teams). More information and registration: www.epfconference.eu
Tags: #mobility #smartcities #transportation #innovation #sustainability #event #connectivity
Intelligent Mobility is our one-day event delivering four one-hour long sessions exploring the latest innovations, including our drive to decarbonisation, connecting our communities, and our post-covid recovery! Monday 19th July Session 1: The Green Bus Revolution 09.30 – 10.30 Session 2: Intelligent Transport Systems for Cleaner Air 11.00 – 12.00 Session 3: The Smart Passenger Experience 13.00 – 14.00 Session 4: Moving On: Restarting Our Smart Mobility Journey – 14.30 – 15.30 Register for free today if you haven't already and keep a lookout for speaker announcements! lnkd.in/dK7-eDc
Tags: Event
GreenLink Smart City Conferences will have webinar series that will explore the various topics within Smart Cities. In the first webinar of GreenLink, two experts will be presenting: Jaewon Peter Chun and Miguel Mosca, to give us a general introduction to smart cities and to share their career stories with us. We will also include great resources and opportunities for people who want to start learning and gaining more experiences in the field of smart cities and sustainability. Join webinar of the GreenLink Smart Cities 2021 Conferences series. BABLE will be represented by Miguel Mósca, a Smart Cities' Consultant. Register here !
Tags: #housing #digital #affordablehousing #affordablehomes #socialhousing #ukhousing #housingassociations #smarthomes #zerocarbon #digitaltwins #placemaking #proptech
NetZero Buildings has been announced as a sponsor for our Smart Affordable Housing event, "Can Net Zero homes be Affordable?" on Wednesday 9th June! This session will explore how local authorities and developers are currently embracing the zero net challenge whilst discussing the future of zero-carbon, affordable housing. You can register for free now for this event here! lnkd.in/gSC4t_s
Tags: #urbanmobility #smartcity #debrecen #hungary
!Join our 1,5 days Design-Thinking Workshop and help solve the mobility challenges of Debrecen on June 23&24! ABOUT INNOVACITY We organize Europe's Largest Mobility Competition with five online design thinking workshops that bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, companies and cities to shape the future of urban mobility. Join our InnovaCity Design-Thinking Workshop in cooperation with the City of Debrecen (Hungary)! Participants will develop actionable solutions to urban mobility challenges with the winning teams receiving a chance to work with key stakeholders. Agenda: June 23rd: 09:00 am - 04:00 pm June 24th: 01:00 pm - 06:00 pm YOUR KEY BENEFITS Join us and stamp your mark on the future of urban mobility in Europe! Tackle real world challenges We believe that learning is best when it is applied, therefore we are tackling real challenges provided by the cities. Learn user-centred design Solutions need to be thought for and with the final user in mind - This is why we teach you methods in user-centred design that can be applied to any challenge you might face. Connect with key stakeholders Whatever you do, if you do it with others it’s easier, therefore we bring people together from Cities, Startups and Corporates. Win awesome prizes Pitch your winning idea on the global stage as part of our Global Week (event to be confirmed) in front of international experts from the EIT Urban Mobility Network Receive individual mentorship & coaching from our team of experts (coaches, sponsors and/or municipalities) Participate in the “Prototyping Crashcourse” powered by UnternehmerTUM WHO CAN APPLY? Anyone ... ... with an entrepreneurial mindset ... who wants to shape the future of mobility in Europe ... who has unique skills or experience that will help create mobility solutions ... who is interested in expanding their network. We welcome: Entrepreneurs, active in urban mobility Employees of a city, charged with mobility questions Employees of a corporate, active in the mobility domain Students and researchers, eager to solve mobility challenges Citizens, who want to shape mobility in their own city Register now on eventbrite here - only few tickets left! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Tags: #slp #smartlamppost #makingsmartcitiescometrue #smartcities #smallcells #5g #enve2021 #eletricmobility
Smartlamppost would like to thank CM Figueira (in the person of its Mayor, and Engº José Gil Andrade), UVE (in the person of its President Henrique Sanchez) for the success of ENVE 2021, and to all our partners (SONERES, Iluminação Pública, S.A., MAGNUM CAP, Bosch Mobility Solutions, TNE , Wingsys - Interactive Technology, Wavecom, ChargeSurfing, CISEC - Soluções Técnicas de Engenharia e Serviços SA, ABC, Schneider Electric, HUBER+SUHNER, Accelleran...) because without them Smartlamppost would not be the reference, or the technological hub it is today. All of them helped Smartlamppost to establish itself more and more as the base infrastructure for the cities.
Tags: #EV, #SmartCity, #Energy, #SmartCities
' Reusing EV Batteries for Energy Storage ' wins Use Case of the Month for June 2021! Big congratulations to @Jaanus Tamm with the SmartEnCity Project for his exceptional work in Tartu, Estonia . The Use Case was chosen as Use Case of the Month due to its completeness and applicability for individual private and public sites that use electric vehicle (EV) vehicles. These insights are useful for both the private and the public sector and aim to make the rapidly growing EV market more circular and sustainable. Read more about the Use Case here and upload your own for a chance to win future Use Case of the Month awards!
Tags: #slp #smartlamppost #makingsmartcitiescometrue #smartcities #smallcells #5g #enve2021 #eletricmobility
#slpevents The first smart decision for Smart Cities is definitely here! Join us at ENVE2021 at Figueira da Foz. For more information: www.uve.pt . Registration: enve.uve.pt
Tags: Partnership, Smartcity
Innovation City Belfast, a new partnership formed by six of the city's key institutions to establish Belfast City Council as a globally significant destination for innovation, has been formalised! BABLE is thrilled to see our collaborative work (in partnership with the Eindhoven International Project Office) with Belfast being realised, and is excited to see Belfast become a global destination for innovation! Founding partners: Belfast City Council , Belfast Harbour, Ulster University, Invest Northern Ireland, Queen's University Belfast "With a strong track record in emerging sectors like financial, green and health technology, this is a really exciting step forward in making Belfast a world leader in finding new solutions to global issues, and building upon the investment already secured through the Belfast Region City Deal. An 'Innovation District', made up of small and medium businesses borne out of university research, will also be created, from Queen's Island to York Street, along with a 'Smart District' in the city centre, where new technologies can be developed, tested and used to tackle challenges caused by the pandemic, climate change and more." Continue reading...