ITS European Congress 2026: Bridging Innovation for Smart and Seamless Mobility in Istanbul

ITS European Congress 2026
The 17th ITS European Congress in Istanbul demonstrated how intelligent transport systems are moving from pilot projects to large-scale deployment. Bringing together policymakers, telecom leaders, transport operators, and mobility innovators, the congress highlighted the growing convergence of AI, connectivity, multimodal transport, and sustainable urban infrastructure.
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Interview with Predrag Rađen: Rethinking Sustainable Architecture and Energy Efficiency

Predrag Rađen, founder of ArchyEnergy conference about sustainable architecture
Predrag Rađen, founder of ArchyEnergy, discusses the growing role of sustainable architecture and energy efficiency in the Western Balkans. In this interview, he reflects on regional construction trends, industry challenges, and the evolving role of platforms like ArchyEnergy 2026 in shaping more sustainable building practices.
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Middle East Crisis and Energy Security: Is This a Turning Point for Renewables?

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The Middle East escalation has exposed how deeply global energy systems remain tied to geopolitical risk, from disrupted LNG flows to rising prices across Asia and Europe. The crisis is also accelerating a strategic shift, as energy security and renewable energy become increasingly linked in Europe’s response to market volatility. The article analyzes how these dynamics are reshaping global energy markets and redefining Europe’s approach to resilience.
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Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana: From Ideas to Implementation

Urban Future 2026 in Lubljana
Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana brought together more than 2,000 urban practitioners to discuss how cities can move from ideas to real implementation. The conference highlighted practical approaches across governance, AI, circularity and energy, with a strong focus on collaboration, experimentation and learning from experience.
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Are Smart Cities Smart Enough? Beyond the Dashboard

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This article examines whether current smart city models are sufficient to address the complex challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and urban resilience. While cities increasingly adopt data-driven technologies to optimise infrastructure and services, these systems often overlook ecological processes and living systems that are critical to long-term sustainability.
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The End of Ultra-Cheap Solar? What Rising Module Prices Mean for Urban Solar Energy

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For more than a decade, falling solar panel prices fueled the rapid expansion of urban solar energy. Now costs may begin to rise. This article explores what a potential 20–30% increase in module prices could mean for cities, municipal budgets, and future energy planning.
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Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana: Why City Change-Makers Need Action, Not Just Ideas

Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana
Urban transformation requires more than ambitious strategies, it demands communities of practitioners willing to test ideas, share failures, and act. In this interview, Gerald Babel-Sutter explains how Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana aims to empower city leaders to turn knowledge into real change.
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Energy Week Black Sea 2026: Infrastructure, Investment and Regional Coordination

Energy Week Black Sea
Energy Week Black Sea 2026 in Bucharest gathered regional policymakers, investors and industry leaders to discuss the next phase of the Black Sea energy transition. The conference focused on grid modernization, cross-border interconnections, renewables and the growing impact of digital infrastructure on electricity demand, while structured B2B meetings enabled concrete partnerships and investment dialogue.
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