Intro to Smart Towns - September

Cost: Free

Smart Towns: Everything you need to know

Smart Towns Wales is a Welsh Government funded programme which supports business, towns and councils to harness the power of data and technology to help regenerate their high streets. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a smart town, the benefits for your community, and practical steps to move forward.

The best part? You don't need to be a tech expert to make a meaningful impact. Smart technology offers practical solutions to everyday challenges, helping your community thrive.

We’ll walk you through the art of the possible, keeping tech talk to a minimum, focusing on results to save time and money, and help Welsh high streets flourish sustainably.

This workshop will offer an introduction to Smart Towns, highlighting key technologies that make smart towns possible. We will discuss key use cases and how technologies are currently benefiting Welsh smart towns by addressing issues like antisocial behaviour, resource efficiency, sustainability, and revitalizing the high street.

What will the event cover?

1. Defining Smart Towns: Understand the concept of Smart Towns and their core principles.
2. Cost Reduction, Improved Efficiency and Sustainability: Explore how Smart technology enables towns to reduce costs and progress towards sustainable practices
3. Real-Life Success Stories: Discover practical examples from Smart Towns in Wales, showcasing the impact of these technologies.
4. Funding and Support Resources: Learn about available funding opportunities and support to kickstart your Smart Town initiatives.

Who is this workshop for?

This session is for town stakeholders, decision makers and anyone with an open mind and an interest in improving their high street. You do not have to be a ‘techy’ person to see the benefits of Smart Towns, and we assume no prior technical knowledge.

This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to register an interest in a Welsh session, please email smarttowns@mentermon.com. A Welsh session will be scheduled once 5 or more people have expressed an interest.

About the speaker

Meet Kiki Rees-Stavros, a key driving force behind the Smart Towns Wales project. As Project Manager, Kiki collaborates closely with businesses, communities, and decision makers, supporting them to use data and technology to regenerate their highstreets.

With a background in language teaching and real-life experience running a successful business, Kiki's focus is squarely on the real-world benefits that businesses and communities can reap. She's all about making things practical and understandable, steering clear of jargon and tech-talk.

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