p-ΝΕΤ Emerging Networks & Verticals co-organized and participated in a co-creation event entitled “From Smart Cities to MetaCities,” held during the 5G Techritory event in Riga, Latvia, on October 30th, 2024. The session was facilitated by Marios Nicolaou, Business Development Director at p-NET.
The event included the participation of and highlighted various initiatives working on MetaCites projects.
The objectives of the co-creation event included:
- Understanding the goals, initiatives, and activities of each project
- Exchanging best practices and exploring ideas for collaboration and interconnection
- Brainstorming potential paths toward a more connected and integrated future
Agenda
- Welcome from the 5G Techritory, Neils Kalnins, Managing Director 5G Techritory
- Metacities Excellence Hub of South-Eastern Europe
- Project Overview, Prof. Tanya Politi, University of Patras
- Bulgarian Ecosystem, Daniela Aleksieva, ISBUR
- Cypriot Ecosystem, Dr. Vassos Vasiliou, CYENS
- Greek Ecosystem, Prof. Christos Antonopoulos, University of Peloponnese
- MetaCity North Europe
- Project Overview, Mikael Långström, EID
- Finland Metaverse Strategy and its link to the MetaCity domain, Ari Saine, City of Oulu
- Finland Ecosystem, Prof. Timo Bräysy, University of Oulu
- Italian Ecosystem, Professor Piero Boccardo, Politecnico di Torino
- Digital Twins for Metacities, Jeff Melanson, Unity
- Case Study Wellington New Zealand, Leslie Shannon, Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting, Nokia
- 5G and Future Connectivity for Smart Communities, Dan-Mihai Chirila, Policy Officer, DG CONNECT
- Progressing Future Technologies, Modern Industries and Space Exploration, Ingrīda Lavrinoviča, Senior Expert National Contact Point for Horizon projects in Latvia
- Co-creation event on the establishment of a European Metacities Partnership (EMP)
XR Panel and Demonstration
In addition to the co-creation event, Marios Nicolaou facilitated an XR Panel discussion on “Immersive XR Technologies and Digital Twins”, examining applications in tourism, education, and cultural preservation. The p-NET team also engaged audiences throughout the event with an XR demonstration, offering attendees firsthand experience of the transformative potential of these technologies for smart cities.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Partners
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed, solidifying the commitment to a connected and innovative urban future. The MoU establishes collaboration between organizations across Europe, emphasizing a shared commitment to advancing MetaCities innovation.
