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METACITIES supported the New Tech Forum 2026, organized by p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals in Athens, in partnership with the Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center – Creative Greece, Unity, Metaverse Standards Forum, and Techritory.  The Forum was held on May 8^th at the Foundation of the Hellenic World, Athens.

Focused on Intelligent Networks and Digital Twins, the Forum brought together stakeholders from technology, policy, industry, academia, and the creative sectors to discuss the future of AI, XR, Private 5G, Metaverse technologies, and digital twins.

METACITIES contributed to the discussions through presentations by Assoc. Prof.Tanya Politi, Prof.Vasos Vassiliou and Dr. Albena Mihovska. The event also welcomed representatives from the Region of Western Greece, Takis Papadopoulos and Sofia Karveli.

Particularly relevant to METACITIES was Neils Kalnins’ presentation on “Building Regional Ecosystems”, highlighting the importance of regional collaboration and cross-sector engagement in shaping future digital innovation ecosystems.

The Forum was a great success, reinforcing the importance of collaboration and coordinated approaches to emerging technologies and future digital ecosystems.