Smart City Exchange Forum 2026: Discovering Pathways to Resilient Cities
Kuupäev: 12.03.2026
Toimumiskoht: PROTO room Pantera (Peetri 10, Tallinn) & Online
Join us on March 12, 2026, at the PROTO Invention Factory in Tallinn or online for the Smart City Exchange Forum 2026!
Cities today face unprecedented challenges from climate extremes and natural disasters to cyber-security threats. Building resilient urban environments and systems is no longer optional: it’s essential for ensuring safety, sustainability, and the well-being of communities.
For the Smart City Exchange Forum 2026 we bring together city leaders, government representatives, researchers, and innovators to explore strategic and practical approaches for strengthening urban resilience.
What to expect?
During the day we will highlight strategies, experiences and case studies showcasing how cities have applied novel solutions, citizen engagement, and effective emergency coordination to overcome crises such as floods, heatwaves, and cyber threats.
Participants will gain actionable insights into:
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Climate, digital, and community dimensions of urban resilience.
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Crisis response, emergency management, and cybersecurity.
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Practical use of digital twins, smart infrastructure, and citizen-driven initiatives.
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Cross-sector and cross-border collaboration to make cities safer and more adaptive.
From international experts framing the anatomy of urban resilience to city leaders sharing hands-on experiences, the forum provides a platform to learn, network, and exchange solutions that make cities more resilient, connected, prepared.
How to attend?
Onsite: Engage directly with speakers, other participants, and make the most of networking opportunities with other participants in Tallinn, at wonderful PROTO Invention Factory.
Online: Join virtually and enjoy convenient access to all sessions, especially suited for international attendees. A link will be sent to registered online participants a few days before the Forum.
FREE for participants but registration is required.
Forum will be hosted in English.
March 13 – Tallinn City Visit: Urban Innovation in Practice
A day after the forum, on March 13, participants are invited to an inspiring visit at the local government of the City of Tallinn.
Representatives from Estonian capital city Tallinn and other Estonian cities, will introduce the smart city programmes and experiments done and currently underway in Estonia.
We will also present our smart solutions for cities to discuss possible ways to collaborate.
Participation is free but registration is required. Mark your participation when registering to the Forum main day.
Visiting from another country?
To make your stay in Tallinn during the Smart City Exchange Forum even more comfortable, Radisson Collection Hotel and Palace Hotel Tallinn offer special accommodation prices for the period March 11 – March 14, 2026.
