Dilara and Martin from Aconium speak with our host, Max, about smart cities: What does a smart city look like, what data is collected, and does it really improve our lives? They also discuss practical examples, data sovereignty and the question of how much transparency a smart city needs.

Smart cities are redefining how we live, move around and connect with each other. By integrating digital technologies into urban infrastructure, they transform data into action, making everyday life more efficient, sustainable and people-centric. From smart lighting and waste management systems to real-time mobility and energy monitoring, smart cities utilise technology to address the needs of their citizens. At its core, it’s not just about sensors and servers, but about creating cities that are more adaptable, inclusive and future-proof.

The “Data for All: A Quest for Digital Autonomy” podcast will bring you closer to the topic of municipal data sovereignty. This podcast season revolves around sustainable data solutions for citizens and companies. Across European borders, we present facts, approaches and reflections showing how to understand data for the public good better.

Aconium GmbH

https://www.interregnorthsea.eu/data-for-all/podcast-data-for-all-a-quest-for-digital-autonomy