The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA), Faculty of Public Administration, Smart-EDU Hub, cordially invites you to the 12th edition of the Smart Cities International Conference (SCIC) – entitled “Resilient Communities Empowered by Collective Intelligence”, which will be held on December 4-6, 2024, in Bucharest, Romania. Participation in the conference is open to academics, policy makers, early-stage researchers and students in social sciences and other related fields. Experts in comparative public administration and elected officials of local governments are strongly encouraged to engage and submit their contributions to one of the Conference tracks. This edition aims to focus more on longitudinal studies of digital reforms, locally and globally. Successful applications may also approach one or more of the following: e-government, e-democracy, social innovation, urban planning and development.
CONFERENCE TRACKS
- Smart Governance;
- Smart Environment;
- Smart Technology;
- Smart Economy;
- Smart People;
- Smart Mobility;
- Smart Living;
- Smart Education;
- Young Leaders for Smart Cities (open to students and early-stage researchers);
- Future trends – Smart(er) State.
The language of the Conference is English.
Conference program, here.
PhD. candidates are invited to the dedicated Doctoral Workshop of the conference, event that will be held on December 4th, 2024. This new section is considered to be a vital part of our conference, providing a unique platform for emerging scholars to present their research, share innovative ideas, and engage with experts in the field. The workshop will also host lectures from senior researchers on communication skills, research tools and instruments that should be in each scholar toolbox in the new era of Generative AI.
The Smart Cities International Conference (SCIC) is a distinguished forum that fosters open, inclusive, and diverse discussions on issues pertaining to Smart Cities. Originating from the organizer’s intent to stimulate academic discourse on various facets of urban life, both within and beyond Romania’s borders, the conference utilizes a multidisciplinary scientific approach. It examines past, present, and future aspects of urban living through the lens of democratic governance and societal adherence to state regulations.
The call for participation extends to experts and researchers across the spectrum of social and humanistic disciplines. This includes, but is not limited to, political science, communication, legal science, medical science, European integration studies, sociology, architecture, economics, computer science, and cybernetics. The conference unifies representatives from governments, intergovernmental organizations, private sectors, technical communities, academia, and civil society. It aims to facilitate comprehensive discussions, knowledge exchange, and collaborative initiatives on issues related to Smart Cities.
The primary objectives of the Smart Cities Conference include:
- Enhancing awareness and understanding of the Smart Cities concept among all stakeholders.
- Building and augmenting the capacity of stakeholders to engage proactively in the national, regional, and international development processes of Smart Cities.
- Promoting multistakeholder dialogue, information exchange, and cooperation on pressing Smart Cities-related issues.
- Establishing connections between the realities of Smart Cities on national, European, and international scales.
The inaugural Smart Cities Conference, titled ‘Orasul Inteligent’ in Romanian, was held on November 28, 2013. Subsequent annual editions have garnered increasing interest and recognition, both domestically and internationally. This understanding has led to the growth in participation from academics, practitioners, and emerging researchers, all presenting insightful ideas and projects aimed at shaping a brighter, collective future.
This year, we celebrate the 12th anniversary edition of the conference. As an international forum since 2016, it offers delegates the chance to compare situations across different nations and propose innovative recommendations to address contemporary societal challenges.
