Register Now: Workshop on Digital Twins for Urban Planning

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 6 March 2026

Time: 14:00–17:00 CET

Format: Online (Zoom)

Cost: Free

Registration: Open

About This Workshop

Digital twins — virtual replicas of physical cities — are transforming how urban planners visualise, simulate, and test decisions before committing resources. But for many municipalities, the technology remains opaque and inaccessible.

This practical, hands-on workshop demystifies digital twin technology. Led by practitioners who have built and deployed urban digital twins, the session will take participants from concept to implementation, with live demonstrations and Q&A.

What You Will Learn

Foundations of urban digital twin technology and its practical applications

How Helsinki built a city-wide digital twin on a limited budget

Rotterdam's approach to using digital twins for flood risk modelling

Vienna's integration of digital twins with citizen participation platforms

Open-source tools and frameworks for getting started

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for urban planners, GIS specialists, municipal IT teams, and anyone interested in the practical application of digital twin technology. No prior technical expertise is required.

Speakers

The workshop features speakers from Helsinki's 3D City Model team, Rotterdam's Digital City programme, and Vienna's Smart City agency, alongside Urban Impact's own digital infrastructure specialists.

Registration is free but places are limited to ensure interactive participation. A recording will be available on the Smart Cities Hub for those unable to attend live.