A new edition of the Smart City World Congress is here, the global reference show for smart solutions for a more sustainable urban future. Discover here the city projects and initiatives that Barcelona City Council is presenting at the congress as an example of innovation at the service of people, the creation of opportunities and the urban environment.

This July, Barcelona saw the official launch of the Global Observatory of Urban Artificial Intelligence (GOUAI), at a ceremony during which the Observatory’s first project, the Atlas of Urban Artificial Intelligence, was discussed, and a seminar entitled “Algorithmic democracy or democratise the algorithm” given.  

The City Leadership Forum is being held at Ca l’Alier on 8 and 9 June, offering a meeting of experts in digitisation and urban innovation from different cities to discuss digitisation as a tool for improving people’s quality of life. The meeting includes round tables, activities on innovation and technology, digital rights and cybersecurity.

“Connectem Barcelona” aims to reduce the digital gap among vulnerable families in Trinitat Nova (Nou Barris). During the first stage, 277 people received support, and now have a quality laptop and a solid Internet connection. Twenty-four information sessions were also organised, along with visits to the Cibernàrium and training support.