COST representative, Mickael Pero Science Officer at COST provided an overview of ongoing knowledge networks working on smart city topics, as well as the current activity of Sofia communities in those knowledge networks. Presentation available here.

1. European Cooperation in Science and
Technology (COST): An opportunity for cities
Cities of knowledge, smart cities – international experience
in managing knowledge in cities
Mickael Pero – Capital Fort Sofia – 28 September 2017

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Science is
about people
Creating spaces where
ideas and people can grow
without limits
Unlocking the full
potential of science
Embracing
diversity
Open
Ingenious
Human
Easy
vision
Mission
Proposition
Values

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COST Member Countries

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 Excellence and inclusiveness (widening the European
research base)
 Strenghtening the excellence through cross-border networking of
researchers
 Promoting geographical, age and gender balance throughout its
activities and operations
 Specific objectives
 International cooperation (mutual benefit, NNC, …)
 Industrial dimension (dedicated dissemination and exploitation
activities)
Core policy

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Create / join a community of practice
Access to data and information
Provide experience and carrier opportunities
Increase visibility of the topic
Make an impact on relevant stakeholders
Complementary to research projects
Open Space where ideas
and people can grow

6. 8
COST Actions
Memorandum of
Understanding
Network
4 years
Min 7 countries
Research coordination
Capacity building€ ~ 500 000 euros
over lifetime

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Management
Committee meeting
Working Group
meeting
Training Schools
Conferences
Dissemination
Scientific missions
Networking tools
Research
coordination
Capacity
building

8. COST and intelligent / smart cities
Topics covered by COST networks

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COST Action
Smart City map
Mobility and Transport
Communication
Energy & Environment

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COST Action
Smart City map
Energy
Renewables
Environment
Citizens
Simulations
Modelling
Business models
Autonomous vehicles
Safety
Accessibility
Social media
5G
HPC
Big Data
Mobility and Transport
Communication
Energy & Environment

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COST Action
Smart City map
TU1403 Adaptive
Facades Network
TU1206 Sub Urban:
Ground Beneath our Cities
CA16222 Autonomous and
Connected Transport
Mobility and Transport
Communication
Energy & Environment

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Data use and Sub surface Modelling to address specific city issues
Planners, decision makers, private sector involved
Decision making tool in Oslo, Odense, Rotterdam, Bucharest etc.
Dr. Seumas Campbell - Chair
Prof. Georgi Geogiev - Bulgarian Representative
A European network to improve understanding and use of the ground beneath our cities
Code: TU1206; Status: ended; Coverage: 30 COST countries; Budget: 580 000 €

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Address energy efficiency challenges in buildings
Database for technologies’ performance
Educational pack / collaboration with the industrial partners
Dr Andreas Luible - Chair
Prof Nina Penkova - Bulgarian Representative
Adaptive Facades Network
Code: TU1403; Status: running; Coverage: 26 COST countries; Budget: 460 000 €

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Autonomous Vehicles: Improve accessibility and road safety
Implications for travel behaviour – car sharing, travel time use etc.
Coordinate trials between cities / release guideline
Dr Nikolas Thomopoulos – Main Proposer
Tbd - Bulgarian Representative
Wider Impacts and Scenario Evaluation of Autonomous and Connected Transport
Code: CA16222; Status: starting; Coverage: 18 COST countries; Budget: tbd

15. Cities and Smart City networks

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COST Smart City map

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COST Smart City map

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COST Smart City map -
Sofia

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COST Smart City map -
Sofia

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How can cities manage (COST) knowledge networks?
Support / capitalise
existing connections Support
leadership
Engage in new
connections
Contact for Bulgaria: COST National Coordinator Ms Zlatina Karova
Identify
synergies
COST Programme
Support Science
administration

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Thank you
Mickael Pero
Science Officer @ COST Association
Mickael.pero@cost.eu
@MickaelPero