The webinar was a dynamic and insightful event that brought together leading experts from Bulgaria, Greece, and Cyprus to discuss the latest innovations in smart cities and digital transformation. If you missed the live session, you can still watch the full recording online!

Key Insights from the Webinar

The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers who explored cutting-edge urban solutions and shared their expertise on smart cities, extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence, and sustainable technologies.

1. The METACITIES Project & Smart City Visions

✔ Tanya Polity (University of Patras, Greece) introduced the METACITIES project, outlining its mission and sharing the smart city vision for Patras.
✔ Daniela Aleksieva (Innovative Systems-Burgas Ltd.) showcased the smart city innovations in Burgas, demonstrating real-world applications improving urban life.
✔ Dr. Panayiotis Charalambous (CYENS) presented iNicosia, a cutting-edge urban digital twin project transforming city planning and management in Cyprus.

2. The Role of XR, AI & the Metaverse in Urban Development

✔ Marios Nicolaou (P-NET) highlighted the latest trends in XR and the Metaverse, discussing their potential impact on future city environments.
✔ Sne Alam (Bånded) introduced Smart Avatar, an all-in-one community platform leveraging AI-driven avatars to enhance digital urban experiences.
✔ Slavi Neshev (Technical University of Sofia) presented the GREENBEAT project, focusing on sustainable future communication technologies for smarter, greener cities.

The session concluded with a Q&A discussion, where participants engaged with the speakers on the future of smart urban ecosystems, digital governance, and emerging technology applications.

Why This Webinar Matters

As cities evolve, digital transformation is redefining urban living, improving efficiency, sustainability, and citizen engagement. This webinar provided:
- Real-world insights from smart city initiatives in Patras, Burgas, and Nicosia
- Expert perspectives on the role of XR, AI, and Smart Avatars in city development
- A platform for innovation and collaboration, supporting the future of smart urban environments

Missed the Webinar? Watch It Anytime!

The live event may be over, but the conversation is just beginning. You can still watch the full recording and stay informed about the latest smart city innovations.

Watch here: "From Concept to Reality – The Future of Smart Cities and Technology"

Join the Movement for Smarter Cities

This webinar was organized as part of the Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria competition, designed to empower young entrepreneurs and innovators in the field of smart cities and emerging technologies.

Learn more about the competition:
Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria

Learn more about the MetaCities Project:
MetaCities Excellence
Hub in South-Eastern Europe

Stay informed, stay innovative—watch the webinar today and be part of the smart city revolution!