Overview:
The development of resilient, inclusive, and future-ready smart communities depends on a workforce equipped with the skills needed to navigate digital, green, and societal transitions. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated action across sectors and stakeholder groups.
To support this effort, the SMARCO project has established the Smart Communities Skills Partnership, a collaborative initiative bringing together public authorities, industry, SMEs, higher education institutions, vocational education and training providers, research organisations, and civil society actors. The Partnership aims to foster cooperation, identify emerging skills needs, promote upskilling and reskilling initiatives, and contribute to a stronger skills ecosystem for smart communities across Europe.
This launch event will officially inaugurate the SMARCO Skills Partnership, presenting its vision, objectives, governance, and opportunities for engagement. Participants will also gain insights into the SMARCO Skills Strategy, which provides the strategic framework for the Partnership’s activities and serves as a roadmap for addressing skills gaps and supporting workforce development in smart communities. The event will offer a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among stakeholders committed to shaping the future of skills for smart communities.
What to Expect
Participants will:
Agenda:
15:00 – 15:10 | Welcome and Introduction
15:10 – 15:25 – Keynote Speech: Skills as a Catalyst for Smart Communities
15:25 – 15:40 | Introducing the SMARCO Skills Partnership
15:40 – 15:55 | The SMARCO Skills Strategy: A Roadmap for Action
15:55 – 16:25 | Panel Discussion: Building Skills for Smart Communities Together
16:25 – 16:30 | Closing Remarks
