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METACITIES Spring School 2026
The METACITIES Excellence Hub in Southeastern Europe is pleased to announce the organization of the Spring School 2026, titled “From Research to Market: Immersive Technologies and Digital Twins for Sustainable Smart Cities”, which will take place online from 27 to 29 May 2026 and will be conducted entirely in English, as it is jointly organized by the Greek and Bulgarian clusters* of the METACITIES project.
The programme is addressed to undergraduate and postgraduate students, recent graduates, and PhD candidates from disciplines related to Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information and Communication Technologies, Smart Systems, Digital Technologies, as well as business and innovation-oriented studies.
The Spring School aims to provide participants with a multidisciplinary learning experience focused on advanced technologies and innovation pathways that contribute to the development of sustainable smart cities. The programme will cover thematic areas related to the core technological pillars of the METACITIES project, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G networks, Cybersecurity, VR/XR technologies, and IoT, Cloud, and Edge Computing.
In parallel, the Spring School will explore topics connected to entrepreneurship, innovation management, and knowledge transfer, such as the transition from research to market, sustainable approaches for transforming research outcomes into products and services, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Activities related to entrepreneurial education and knowledge transfer will be implemented in collaboration with the GREENBEAT project.
Participants will attend lectures delivered by experts from academia, technology, and entrepreneurship ecosystems, while also engaging in hands-on activities and interactive exercises designed to strengthen both technical and innovation-oriented skills. The programme will additionally include experience-sharing sessions with students and young researchers involved in entrepreneurial initiatives and startup activities.
The Spring School will be delivered entirely online through morning and afternoon sessions, enabling remote participation from different countries and academic backgrounds.
Participation is free of charge. Students interested in attending are invited to complete the registration form through the following link:
The detailed agenda, speakers, and thematic sessions will be announced soon through the official communication channels of the METACITIES project.
* The Greek cluster includes the University of Patras, the University of the Peloponnese, p-NET, and the Hellenic American College (HAEC), while the Bulgarian cluster is represented by the Technical University of Sofia (TUS).