Unlocking Interoperability: Europe and the European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness Project Perspective.
This Level Up session explored how interoperability is crucial for scalable solutions and integral to the EU's digital transformation, encompassing technical standards, principles, organisation, governance, and regulations. Claus Popp Larsen, Head of 'Connected Cities', RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, who is convinced that interoperability is key to better cities and happier citizens in a more sustainable world, delivered a presentation. You can now watch the session to discover what you should be aware of and how you can contribute to our common responsibility in achieving seamless interoperability. The session took place on April 29, 2025.
More about the concept Level Up EU Training for synergy impact
Training sessions designed to strengthen skills, ensure compliance, social innovation, and spark collaboration across the project community.
These sessions are designed to enhance our project community’s collective knowledge and ensure seamless adherence to relevant, project-specific EU regulatory frameworks, the technical landscape, and our overall project objectives.
This initiative strengthens our shared competence base and promotes alignment with the project's ethical, legal, and inclusive ambitions. By growing together as a community of practice, we ensure that the CU project sets a new benchmark for accessible and responsible digital twin development in Europe.
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Jenny explains how Our Normal’s expertise in universal design and inclusive, human-centered research brings crucial insights into the project. By involving families of children with disabilities and citizens of all abilities, these perspectives can shape how digital twins are being developed in Europe.
As part of the Nordic Circle pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan — the world’s largest live event — we were a part of the Nordic Metaverse Day, hosted by Business Finland, where we could share how we’re shaping the future of digital, inclusive cities.
Highlights from the session:
Keynote: “Digital visits to a smart destination” by Johan De Paoli, Göteborg & Co ️Showcasing Gothenburg as a pilot city for inclusive digital innovation to an international public ️Inspiration and feedback from partners and participants, paving the way for new collaborations across borders
A big thank you to Business Finland, Laura Olin and Pipsa Pullola for highlighting the project, and to our partners Göteborg & Co and Younite AI for making this journey possible.
Watch the highlights here!
This Level Up session will provide an outlook on current AI trends, assistant strategies, and your role in shaping our AI journey for the CU project's intelligent potential. Ella Rauma, Chief Delivery Officer from Younite, who explores how AI meets creativity, dialogue, and systems thinking, delivered a presentation. You can now watch the session to learn of how you can contribute to our common responsibility in navigating the evolving AI ecosystem. The session took place on May 20, 2025 and is hosted by Project Leader Anna Wennblad, European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness.
More about the concept Level Up: EU Training for synergy impact – training sessions designed to strengthen skills, ensure compliance, social innovation, and spark collaboration across the project community.
These sessions are designed to enhance our project community’s collective knowledge and ensure seamless adherence to relevant, project-specific EU regulatory frameworks, the technical landscape, and our overall project objectives. This initiative strengthens our shared competence base and promotes alignment with the project's ethical, legal, and inclusive ambitions. By growing together as a community of practice, we ensure that the CU project sets a new benchmark for accessible and responsible digital twin development in Europe.
