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Highlights from the METACITIES Webinar ''From Concept to Reality: The Future of Smart Cities and Technology''
The METACITIES webinar featured a diverse lineup of experts sharing valuable insights into the future of smart cities and emerging technologies.
Tanya Polity from the University of Patras, introduced the METACITIES project and discussed the smart city vision and digital use cases for Patras. Daniela Aleksieva, Manager at Innovative Systems-Burgas Ltd., presented the smart city vision for Burgas. Dr. Panayiotis Charalambous from CYENS presented iNicosia, the urban digital twin of Cyprus’ capital. Marios Nicolaou, Business Development Director at P-NET, discussed the latest trends in XR and the Metaverse. Sne Alam, Director of Strategy & Marketing at Banded, introduced Smart Avatar, an all-in-one community platform. Finally, Slavi Neshev from the Technical University of Sofia presented the GREENBEAT project, focusing on sustainable future communication technologies. The session concluded with a Q&A, fostering further engagement and collaboration.
This webinar was organized as part of the “Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria” competition, aiming to highlight innovative solutions and foster collaboration in the field of smart cities and emerging technologies.
A big thank you to all the speakers and participants for contributing to the success of this event!
