February 3, 2026 – online
Time: 9:45 am – 1:00 pm
The morning will open with institutional greetings and the presentation of the Cluster’s vision and 2026 action plan, followed by a keynote speech outlining the emerging challenges for the communities of the future.
At the heart of the event will be a series of thematic working groups, conceived as practical spaces for discussion between businesses, research organisations, public administrations and stakeholders. These sessions will focus on sharing experiences, priorities and common development trajectories.
Agenda
09:45 – 10:00 | Participant access and welcome
10:00 – 10:10 | Opening remarks – Claudia Porchietto, President, National Technological Cluster on Smart Communities Technologies
10:10 – 10:25 | Smart Communities: Vision and 2026 Action Plan – Laura Morgagni, Secretary General, Cluster
10:25 – 10:45 | Keynote speech – to be announced
10:45 – 11:00 | Presentation of the working groups – Gianmarco Piola, Cluster Manager
11:00 – 12:15 | Thematic working groups
12:15 – 12:35 | Final plenary: feedback from the working groups – Gianmarco Piola, Cluster Manager
12:35 – 12:45 | Smart Communities: conclusions
Thematic Working Groups
AI for mobility and local public transport
An overview of the state of the art and future perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence to improve data quality and management for mobility and local public transport systems.
Tools and technologies for air quality
A discussion between public administrations and companies on solutions that deliver tangible improvements in air quality. The session will explore shared innovations and priorities to support healthier cities.
Use cases and pilot projects for new smart and sustainable urban mobility scenarios
Sharing of use cases and pilot initiatives in urban mobility, within an integrated ecosystem of infrastructure, data and services, where technology plays a key role in innovating transport systems and enabling tailored solutions that connect the needs of users and cities.
Small municipalities as laboratories of innovation
Exchange of experiences, technological solutions and development pathways to transform small municipalities into Smart Villages.
Challenges and development interests in Net-Zero Technologies
A discussion on challenges and opportunities for companies and cities related to solar energy, energy storage, batteries, hydrogen, biogas/biomethane and CO₂ capture, with the aim of identifying priority applications and development areas to guide calls, innovation projects and support schemes for European SMEs.
Smart longevity: technologies and collaborative models for active ageing
Sharing interests, initiatives and smart solutions to enhance quality of life in the Silver Age, with a focus on wellbeing, health, recreation, autonomy and safety in the daily lives of people aged 65 and over.
