Lectures

Since the generative AI revolution entered our lives in 2022, it seems we can’t stop hearing news about another AI tool being developed and another new technology in the field. But what is generative AI anyway, and what does “The AI revolution” even mean?

If you feel you need someone to help you make sense of the chaos, you’re invited to listen to our introductory lecture on artificial intelligence, which explains everything from the beginning and demonstrates useful tools

if you already know the basics of the AI world we’re living in – this lecture will introduce you to practical and up-to-date AI tools and applications to help you in your day to day municipal tasks

Do you really know what a smart city is? A groundbreaking lecture on the smart city concept with practices and rules of thumb to help you become a smarter city

What are the burning issues many cities around the world will be dealing with? Maybe you’ll find out you’re not alone. A “choose your content” lecture on the current and incrementally urgent challenges in local authorities’ world with a taste of future studies and critical thinking

The next step after hearing our “Innovation in Practice” lecture is to do our “Innovation in Practice” workshop! Through it you will learn to map the challenges your authority faces, to characterize possible solutions and to analyze whether these solutions are adequate to reality constraints. All by learning and using new techniques of promoting organizational innovation

What are the various factors contributing to the climate change, and how can we mitigate them? Explore the concepts of greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, and discuss strategies for effective urban management, such as adaptation to change and stakeholder engagement. The lecture emphasizes the importance of long-term planning, inter-organizational cooperation, and integrating climate considerations into urban planning to ensure environmental, social, and economic sustainability

Is innovation necessarily linked to technology? What is it in fact? And how can it be promoted at the organizational, personal, and practical levels? A fascinating lecture that combines theory and practice