We are pleased to invite you to the Final Conference of the SmartCommUnity project, taking place on October 2, 2025, in Freiburg, Germany. The conference will bring together experts, policy-makers, practitioners, and key stakeholders to reflect on project results, explore innovative practices in smart rural development, and discuss future directions for cooperation in advancing smart and connected rural regions in the Alpine Space.
Date and time: 2nd October 2025; 9h-13.15h
Location: Freiburg, Germany
Working Language: German / English (translations)
Registration required here: https://eveeno.com/626839317
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Provisional Agenda – Key Topics Include:
- Welcome Remarks by project partners and regional representatives
- Keynote Speeches on smart rural transitions and digital solutions for quality of life, delivered by leading experts from Fraunhofer IESE and BBSR
- Insights from Test Areas, showcasing real-life applications and pilot activities
- Youth Perspectives, including contributions from the Youth Council and school workshop participants
- Technological Innovations relevant to rural development
- High-Level Roundtable on policy impacts, involving representatives from EUSALP, SmartAlps, and local municipalities
- Interactive Demonstration and Poster Exhibition presenting project results from all test areas
The day will conclude with a networking lunch at 13:15.
Please note that the agenda can be subject to updates.
A final version will be circulated prior to the event.