Germany’s cities are forging ahead in their transition to smart city status: Since 2018, the number of cities pursuing smart city initiatives has increased from 14% to 98%. This is demonstrated by our 2024 Smart City Ranking.
It won't be long now—we will soon be publishing our latest smart city ranking. Since last year, a lot has happened in German municipalities in terms of urban transformation. Here's a sneak preview.
Cities in Germany are facing a multitude of crises. These include extreme weather events as a result of the climate crisis, blackouts, gas or energy crises, and cyberattacks. One concept that responds holistically to all these challenges and offers solutions is the Climate Smart City.
Innovative technologies can play a decisive role in helping cities reduce their CO2 emissions. However, it is important to use these technologies strategically and to prepare for urban data usage with foresight.
Two trade fairs in one week – that was a real challenge for our Smart City team too! To make sure they didn't miss anything, our colleagues split up: part of the team was in Berlin, the other in Barcelona. After this busy week, we gathered our impressions.