RAISE Spoke 1 at Genoa Smart Week 2024: Technologies for Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive Cities
On November 29 RAISE Spoke 1 participated in Genoa Smart Week 2024, a national and international event dedicated to urban transformation, digitalization, and sustainability. Organized by the Genova Smart City Association and the Municipality of Genoa, with technical support from Clickutility Team, the event is a vital platform for dialogue, bringing together companies, institutions, professionals, and citizens.
Genoa Smart Week aims to collect and share best practices and innovative ideas for developing future cities, making them more livable, sustainable, and inclusive. The event attracts a diverse audience, including public and private companies, start-ups, spin-offs, associations, Italian and European local authorities, academic institutions, and media. It offers a valuable opportunity to discuss advanced technological solutions and new urban development strategies to enhance the quality of life in modern cities.
During the event, RAISE Spoke 1 hosted a workshop at the Salone di Rappresentanza of Palazzo Tursi, focusing on innovative technologies designed to make cities more connected and human-centered. Moderated by Michela Spagnuolo, Director of CNR-IMATI, the workshop featured experts such as Monica Gori from IIT, Massimo Massa from AITEK, Elia Moscoso Thompson from CNR-IMATI and Monica Bruzzone from the University of Genoa.
The workshop highlighted key advancements in the project, showcasing several breakthrough technologies. Among them was the Citizen Digital Twin, a virtual representation of citizens’ individual characteristics and personal conditions, enabling personalized urban services to improve everyday city experiences.
Another innovation presented was the Urban Data Platform, an advanced system for real-time data integration and management that provides an accurate and up-to-date view of the urban environment. This tool supports administrative decision-making and enhances citizens’ quality of life. Additionally, a 3D City Model was introduced—a detailed urban representation useful for infrastructure analysis, urban planning, and identifying physical barriers.
The workshop also delved into the first real-world applications of these technologies. The Mobility Demonstrator, initially to be implemented at San Martino Hospital in Genoa, is designed to optimize urban mobility, assisting citizens throughout their journeys with various components for a smoother and safer travel experience.
The School Demonstrator, currently under development in nine Genoese schools, aims to improve the educational experience through innovative and inclusive digital tools.
Finally, the Urban Dashboard, an advanced platform for policymakers, was presented as a tool to help city administrations manage urban areas based on real-time data and citizens’ actual needs.
The day concluded with an interactive discussion among experts, administrators, and stakeholders, who explored the challenges and opportunities that technology offers for urban transformation.
RAISE Spoke 1’s participation in Genoa Smart Week 2024 reaffirms the project’s crucial role in developing innovative solutions for building smarter, more sustainable cities focused on citizen well-being.
This commitment represents a significant step toward a fairer, more inclusive urban future, capable of meeting contemporary societal needs and improving the quality of life.
