Prof. Dr. Dimitri Schuurman (IMEC) presented a scientific paper co-authored Dr. Laure De Cock, Thomas De Mister, Olivia Willems, Tamara De Swert, and Dr. Martin Canter, as part of the CitCom.AI project. This paper received an award during the ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) flagship event in Timișoara, Romania.  

The Open Living Lab Days
The European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), an international, non-profit, independent association of Living Labs, organized the Open Living Lab Days from September 24 to 27. Held in Timișoara, Romania, this flagship event is a key gathering for stakeholders in European living labs and urban innovation, bringing together living lab practitioners, public officials, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and innovators from around the world. 

During this event, Prof. Dimitri Schuurman (Imec) presented a scientific paper co-authored with Dr. Laure De Cock, Thomas De Mister, Olivia Willems, Tamara De Swert, and Dr. Martin Canter, an AI and Data expert at FARI, as part of the CitCom.AI project. The paper’s significant contributions to the field were recognized, earning them a prestigious award at the conference for excellence in research and innovation. 

The article is part of the CitCom.AI project and reflects FARI’s commitment to contributing innovative technological solutions for the cities of the future. Although the article is not yet publicly available, it will soon be shared on the FARI website.  

CitCom.ai 

The CitCom.ai project is a European initiative that develops artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics solutions to create smart and sustainable cities, linked to the New European Bauhaus program and the EU Green Deal. The project aims to build TEF’s (Test and Experimentation Facilities) sites in Europe. 

It focuses on three main areas: POWER to enhance energy efficiency, MOVE to optimize mobility, and CONNECT to ensure secure connections between citizens and infrastructures. CitCom.ai establishes testing sites in cities like Brussels and Copenhagen to trial to trial innovative solution and products in real-world conditions, particularly the concept of Mobility as a Service (MaaS), aiming to simplify urban transportation and contribute to the goal of having 100 climate-neutral cities in Europe. 

Conclusion
The recognition of this paper by ENoLL represents a significant milestone for the CitCom.AI project, marking its first official award for this innovative initiative. As a key partner in the project, FARI is thrilled by this acknowledgment and remains committed to advancing urban technologies within CitCom.AI. 

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