Scientific Conference

The conference

In recent years, the concept of smart cities has been widespread and cities are increasingly taking initiatives to apply disruptive technologies and other solutions to transform their infrastructure, services, or administrations. Recently the Covid-19 pandemic situation has challenged current organization of Smart Cities and Regions. At the same time, Covid-19 pandemic is speeding up the design and development of novel approaches and technologies to build more resilient, inclusive and sustainable cities.

The FTAL 2021 conference will showcase the applied research and technology transfer activities on smart cities carried out by Switzerland’s Universities of Applied Sciences jointly with their partners in industry and academia. All forms of relevant research are welcome, including conceptual, theoretical, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies. Papers with an interdisciplinary nature are welcome.

To foster collaboration in applied research and technology transfer, the FTAL 2021 conference aims to provide networking opportunities to researchers and practitioners as well as to advanced students. Students and junior researchers who are active in applied research and development in academia and/or industry are welcome to contribute.