As the Smart Region academic referent and in order to support the winning municipalities and inter-municipal authorities of the Walloon Region's call for Intelligent Territory projects (2019) in achieving their objectives, the Smart City Institute (SCI) is organising a series of workshops from 22 September to 25 October 2021, specifically designed for them.

Discovering the SPMM: how can this tool help me to successfully implement and develop my Smart Territory project?

In December 2020, the Smart City Institute published its "Smart Project Management Model (SPMM)": a methodological tool to structure and manage your project efficiently, while integrating the 'Smart' side. With this model, the aim is to make innovative projects flourish, while relying on the collective intelligence and participation of the various stakeholders, with a logic of sustainability. The Smart Project Management Model is therefore a tool to be used throughout the planning and implementation of the project, but also afterwards, to evaluate, adjust and refine it as it progresses.

Moreover, these workshops will complement the new Smart City Practical Guide - Volume 5, dedicated to the monitoring and evaluation of Smart City projects, published in September 2021.

Modalities and practical information

About the workshops

These workshops will be led by Audrey Lebas and Catherine Nguyen, researchers at the Smart City Institute, in the presence of thematic experts. On the programme:

• 1 introductory online workshop - Wednesday 22/09/21, from 9:00 to 12:00

Presentation & discussion about the SPMM and its methodology.

• 1 one-day face-to-face workshop at HEC Liège - from 9:00 to 17:00 including catering - Date depending on the theme of the winning project (only one date/participant)* :
  • Monday 11/10/21 : mobility and logistics
  • Monday 18/10/21 : governance and citizenship
  • Monday 25/10/21 : energy and environment

Deepening of the reflection related to project management, based on the introductory workshop and on preparatory work carried out by each laureate participating in the programme.

* Note : Depending on health measures, the conditions may be adapted.

Target audience

These workshops are exclusively addressed to the laureate cities/municipalities/inter-municipalities of the Walloon Region's call for Intelligent Territory projects.

How to register

• Registration only open to winners of the call for Intelligent Territory projects. Are you interested? Please contact Audrey Lebas by e-mail.
• Number of participants allowed: Up to 2 participants per winning project
• Free registration, with the support of the Walloon Region in the framework of Digital Wallonia

For any questions or remarks, please contact Audrey Lebas.

With the support of the Walloon Region in the framework of its Digital Wallonia programme