Events

Upcoming events

Smart City Challenge 2025, presenting solution ideas
December 09, 2025 | Hybrid: TalTech IT College (Raja tn 4, Tallinn, room ICO-316) & Zoom
Hybrid session: Smart City Solution Ideas
Online course: Integrating Biodiversity and Water Management in Smart Urban Planning
December 12, 2025 | Online (Zoom link will be sent to registered participants)
Online session: Integrating biodiversity and water management in smart urban planning
December 16, 2025 | Online via Zoom
FINEX Policy Workshop: Accelerating experimentation with Sandbox initiatives
Muudatused, mis loovad väärtust: uuenduste juhtimine linnas ja vallas
February 05, 2026 | Mektory (Raja tn 15, Tallinn), ruum on täpsustamisel
Muudatused, mis loovad väärtust: uuenduste juhtimine linnas ja vallas
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March 12, 2026 | Hybrid: PROTO room Pantera (Peetri 10, Tallinn) & Online
Smart City Exchange Forum 2026: Discovering Pathways to Resilient Cities

Highlights

Smart City Exchange Forum

An annual gathering of researchers, urban developers, city officials, and government leaders to share insights, showcase innovations, and exchange ideas on smart cities and urban technology.
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Research and Innovation Seminar

Our events blend academic research with innovation, bringing together experts in smart city topics for engaging discussions and meaningful connections. We also host monthly research seminars—contact us to join or present!
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Past events

Smart City Challenge 5th round, 2025
October 15, 2025 | Hybrid: Tallinn University of Technology (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn, room NRG-422) & Zoom
Workshop: Exploring Urban Challenges
September 26, 2025 | Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Ehitajate tee 5, ruum U02-401
Süva- ja rohetehnoloogia: Ideest testimiseni
September 10, 2025 | TalTechi Tudengimaja saal (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn)
Koolitus – Nutikad väikelinnad: ideest elluviimiseni
Smart City Challenge 5th round, 2025
October 15, 2025 | Hybrid: Tallinn University of Technology (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn, room NRG-422) & Zoom
Workshop: Exploring Urban Challenges
September 26, 2025 | Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Ehitajate tee 5, ruum U02-401
Süva- ja rohetehnoloogia: Ideest testimiseni
September 10, 2025 | TalTechi Tudengimaja saal (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn)
Koolitus – Nutikad väikelinnad: ideest elluviimiseni
August 27, 2025 | Online (register for link)
Introductory webinar: Smart City Challenge 2025 participation
Smart City Challenge 2025
June 03, 2025 | Online (register for link)
Introductory webinar: Smart City Challenge 2025 participation
May 21, 2025 | Messe Berlin, Germany
GITEX EUROPE 2025
Online training III about support networks on funding opportunities in EU
May 15, 2025 | Online (register for link)
Online training III: Support networks & funding for digital transformation
May 08, 2025 | Online (register for link)
Online training II: Digitalisation Roadmap & Local Digital Twins
April 29, 2025 | Online (register for link)
Online training I: Digitalisation Capability & Digital Strategy Planning
April 24, 2025 | AvaLinn Collaboration Hub (Vabaduse square 10, Tallinn) & Online
Increasing Digitalisation Awareness and Readiness of Estonian Communities
We will discuss smart city governance strategies at Smart City Exchange Forum 2025
March 13, 2025 | Hybrid: PROTO room Pantera (Peetri 10, Tallinn) & Online
Smart City Exchange Forum 2025: Shaping Cities with Data, AI & Smart Governance
Partnership with companies for green and deep tech solutions
February 21, 2025 | Online
FINEST CENTRE’s Story: From Idea Conception to Post-Project Ambitions and Vision
Smart City Solutions workshop
September 25, 2024 | Hybrid: Tallinn University of Technology (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn, room NRG-422) & Online
Workshop: Introducing Smart City Solution Ideas
Energiavaldkonna seminar ja mikrovõrkude pilootprojekti demoüritus
June 18, 2024 | Online
Webinar: Metaverse strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
metacities concept workshop
May 31, 2024 | AvaLinn participation hub (Kaarli pst 1, Tallinn)
MetaCity Workshop: Exploring Digital Urban Future
Smart City Challenge 2024 aims to solve complex urban challenges and create new smart city solutions
May 29, 2024 | Hybrid: Tallinn University of Technology (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn, room SOC-309) & Online
Workshop: Exploring Urban Challenges
deep tech and smart cities companies
May 16, 2024 | Mood Cafe, Vabaduse väljak 10, Tallinn
Urban Innovators Meetup: Deep tech meets green funds
Helsinki, Baltic Sea Region, metacities
May 02, 2024 | Online (register for link)
Webinar: Future of Urban Living with METACITY
April 17, 2024 | Tallinn University of Technology (Akadeemia tee 3, Tallinn, Estonia; room SOC-222) & Online
Info Session for Researchers: Smart City Challenge Participation
Aerial view of city lights at night
April 03, 2024 | Online
Webinar for Cities: Smart City Challenge Participation
February 08, 2024 | Online
TREASoURcE workshop: Regulatory drivers & barriers for circular economy of plastics
January 25, 2024 | Aalto University (Dipoli, Otakaari 24, 02150 Espoo, Finland)
4th Smart City Exchange Forum
Initial proposals for smart city solutions
December 13, 2023 | Tallinn University of Technology, School of Business and Governance (Akadeemia tee 3, Tallinn, room SOC-213) & Online
Workshop: Smart city solution ideas
EU Regions Week workshop_urban regeneration
October 10, 2023 | Brussels
Workshop: How to engage local communities to drive urban regeneration and social innovation?
Introducing initial proposals for smart city solutions
October 18, 2023 | Tallinn University of Technology (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn, Estonia; room U02-409) & Online
Exploring City Challenges: Introductory workshop for cities and researchers
Smart City challenge
August 23, 2023 | Online
Webinar for cities: How to join the Smart City Challenge?
January 27, 2022 | Tallinn | online
2nd Smart City Exchange Forum
June 02, 2023 | Tallinn
Smart Cities Demo Day
January 26, 2023 | Tallinn
3rd Smart City Exchange Forum