BABLE Smart Cities

🌱 How can Smart Green Growth reduce costs and drive investment in your city? Register now: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dW63kQTg Cities and local authorities are facing increasing pressure to innovate while maintaining financial sustainability. But how can they do both effectively? Join our free webinar to discover how places across the UK and Ireland are leveraging technology to create smarter, more connected, and more productive places. 📅 Date: February 27th, 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 GMT 📍 Online | Free Registration Our expert speakers will share real-world examples of integrated smart solutions in energy, mobility, buildings, and waste. You’ll gain insights into how cities are fostering innovation ecosystems that attract investment and enhance efficiency. 🎙 Speakers: ✅ Lorna Rogers Interim Director of Digital & Transformation, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority ✅ Alan Murphy - Regional Manager, Smart Dublin ✅ Peter Griffiths ♾, Global Urban Futures Expert, BABLE Smart Cities 👉 Secure your spot today! #SmartCities #GreenGrowth #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #FutureCities #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector #SmartMobility #ClimateAction

How can we turn today’s urban challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities? 🚀 In just two days, city leaders, innovators, and changemakers will gather in Istanbul for the Urban Innovation Leadership Forum (UILF) 2025 – a space for cities to collaborate, share solutions, and lead the way toward smarter, more sustainable urban futures. This exclusive event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our partners and sponsors. A huge thank you to Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality for hosting and to our partners Urban Innovators Global (UIG) for supporting us in shaping this unique platform for urban decision-makers. A special shoutout to our sponsors whose commitment to urban innovation is helping cities drive real change: BELBİM Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş. İSBAK İSTTELKOM AŞ Gardiyan FixCloud Hitachi Vantara Strategy PurEtic We look forward to inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and meaningful collaborations that will empower cities to take action and lead the future. 🔜 Stay tuned for insights and key takeaways from UILF 2025! #UILF2025 #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #CityLeadership #FutureCities #Istanbul2025 #SustainableCities #DigitalTransformation

How can a city turn its industrial past into a thriving, sustainable future? By embracing change, repurposing heritage, and investing in people, cities can turn past challenges into future opportunities. City of Lodz Office is a perfect example. Once an industrial centre, it has reinvented itself as a hub of creativity, culture, and sustainability. Historic factories have found new life as cultural and innovation spaces, like EC1, a former power plant now dedicated to science and the arts. Green spaces are expanding, sustainable mobility is improving, and citizen-driven projects are shaping a more liveable city. Łódź is proving that urban transformation and sustainability can go hand in hand. This evolution makes it the perfect place to host Urban Future 2025. Join us to experience first-hand how cities can embrace change, learn from inspiring projects, and connect with the changemakers driving urban innovation. 📅 Save the date and be part of the movement. See you in Łódź! https://lnkd.in/dHU9nNS8 #UrbanFuture #UF25 #SmartCities #Łódź #CityTransformation

❤️ Is your city in a long-term relationship with innovation? Or is it still searching for the perfect match? Strong partnerships aren’t just about finding the right match—they’re about shared goals, long-term commitment, and making a real impact. That’s exactly what Logroño did by joining forces with experts to develop a community-owned solar power plant, funded through the European City Facility (EUCF). By transforming underutilised spaces like school rooftops and car parks into solar energy hubs, Logroño is: - Empowering local communities to take charge of their energy future - Reducing reliance on carbon-intensive power and boosting sustainability - Creating a replicable model for other cities to follow 💡 The key to a strong innovation partnership? - A clear vision and roadmap - The right funding and expertise - A strategy for long-term success Is your city looking for its perfect match in smart energy solutions? We help cities plan, fund, and implement impactful projects—50% faster. Let’s build something lasting together. #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #SustainableEnergy #ValentinesDay

How can your city lead the way in sustainable and inclusive urban design? 🏙️ The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes 2025 are on the horizon! If you’re working on transformative urban projects that blend sustainability, inclusiveness, and aesthetics, this is your chance to gain recognition, funding, and visibility across Europe. 📅 Deadline extended: Apply by 21 February 2025! What’s new in 2025? ✅ Focus on housing – Addressing one of the biggest urban challenges of our time. ✅ Exclusive awards for small municipalities – Supported by the European Parliament. ✅ Special recognition for Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts – Honouring resilience and innovation. 🏆 Past winners have shown that the application process is straightforward—so why not bring your idea to the European stage? The NEB Prizes are an opportunity to scale your impact and connect with a network of innovators shaping the future of our cities. Message us to discuss how your city can make the most of this opportunity.👇 https://lnkd.in/ekb7WU33 #NewEuropeanBauhaus #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #SustainableDesign #FundingOpportunity

How Can Cities Use Innovation to Tackle Climate and Urban Challenges? 🎙️ Cities across Europe and beyond are experimenting with bold strategies to address sustainability, governance, and mobility. In our Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast, we bring you real-world insights from urban practitioners working on these issues. Some must-listen episodes: City Hall of Viladecans, Spain 🇪🇸 – How is this city working toward carbon neutrality by 2030? Learn about its citizen-driven approach and long-term sustainability vision. Milton Keynes City Council, UK 🇬🇧 – What happens when a city becomes a testbed for innovation? Discover how data, AI, and partnerships are shaping urban transformation. City of Cincinnati, USA 🇺🇸 – How can cities rethink energy and transport to ensure a just transition? Hear about community solar projects and mobility shifts. Gain inspiration and practical insights for your own city’s journey. Listen now! 🎙️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUj6BqsP #SmartCities #ClimateAction #UrbanInnovation #SustainableDevelopment

🎟️ Want to attend Smart City Expo USA? Here’s how to secure your exclusive benefits: Smart City Expo USA is happening 2-3 April 2025 at the Javits Centre in NYC, and we have special offers just for our network. Exclusive Offers: ✅ Private sector members – Get a 20% discount on your ticket. ✅ Public sector representatives – A limited number of free tickets are still available. To claim your spot, email our Global Partnerships and Communications Lead, Tamlyn Shimizu, directly. Don’t wait—spaces are filling fast! This year’s event is all about future-ready cities, exploring AI, climate resilience, next-gen infrastructure, and urban innovation. Connect with top government officials, global innovators, and urban leaders shaping the cities of tomorrow. 🔗 Email: tamlyn@bable-smartcities.eu 🚀 See you in NYC! #SCEUSA25 #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #FutureReadyCities #SmartCityExpoNYC

How can innovative leadership help cities tackle today’s challenges and embrace the opportunities of tomorrow? 🌍 We’re pleased to announce that the Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, will be speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Urban Innovation and Leadership Forum 2025, an exclusive event hosted by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in collaboration with BABLE Smart Cities and Urban Innovators Global. 📅 Date: 20–21 February 2025 📍 Place: Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu will join city leaders and changemakers to explore how innovative approaches can shape smarter, more sustainable cities. With inspiring keynote speeches, dynamic discussions, and hands-on networking, UILF 2025 will offer valuable insights and opportunities to develop sustainable, tech-enabled, and community-driven urban environments. See you all in Istanbul! 🚀 #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #Leadership #FutureCities #Istanbul2025

How can AI-powered smart glasses enhance tourism in cities? 🌍 Read the full edition here: https://lnkd.in/dbsD2UJ5 This month, we’re highlighting xChi (SoundxVision ) and its AI-tour guide solution in Tampere, Finland! Tourists can rent-smart glasses at key locations, such as airports and train stations, to explore the city with real-time, multilingual guidance. From monuments and museums to restaurants and attractions, the AI assistant provides instant recommendations, making cultural exploration smarter, more accessible, and always available. Is this the future of tourism? Let us know in the comments! 💬 📅 Don’t miss our upcoming events: 🔹 Urban Innovation Leadership Forum – 20-21 February, Istanbul (limited capacity - invite only) 🔹 IMAGINE 2025 – 27-28 May, Tampere 🇫🇮 #SmartTourism #AIinCities #UrbanInnovation #Tampere #SmartCities

How can cities effectively communicate their climate action efforts while driving real impact? A brand-new episode of Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast is out: 🎙️ #107 Cincinnati: Sustainability, Equity, and Resilience – Leading Climate Action 🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/juS250USk0m Recorded live at Global Mobility Call 2024 in Madrid, this episode features Oliver Kroner, Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. 🔍 What’s inside? ✅ How Cincinnati is implementing renewable energy projects ✅ The city’s approach to equity-driven urban design ✅ The power of public-private partnerships in driving sustainable development Cincinnati’s journey offers key lessons on how cities can share their successes, engage communities, and build momentum for change. 🔔 Don’t miss out—subscribe and turn on notifications on your favourite podcast platform! #SmartCity #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #UrbanResilience #GreenEnergy