Tampere wins joint award with LG and Nokia Arena in the human-centered category at Seoul's Smart City gala
An international smart city event is currently underway in Seoul, where the Seoul Smart City Awards were presented at the gala in three categories: Technological Innovation City, Human-Centeredness, and Leadership. Tampere was awarded alongside LG and Nokia Arena for its human-centered smart city efforts, where innovative smart solutions and collaboration create engaging visitor experiences for citizens at Nokia Arena, enhanced by LG's displays.
In Seoul's competition, a human-centered city is described as one that implements digital equality in its projects and actively works to address digital inequality. According to the competition criteria, a human-centered smart city considers special population groups in its digital solutions.
The awarded solution is based on the collaboration between LG and Nokia Arena, where the visitor experience at Nokia Arena is enhanced through LG's smart displays. Nokia Arena serves as an international-level innovation platform and an enabler of experiences in Tampere.
-In Tampere, city development projects are not just development projects but become ecosystems. For example, with Nokia Arena, the vision from the beginning was that the arena would also serve as a test platform for companies, says Teppo Rantanen, Executive Director, Competitiveness and Innovation at the City of Tampere.
-The human-centeredness of technology is significant for Nokia Arena. Event visitors don’t come to the arena for the technology, but to be part of a shared social experience. LG’s solutions have enabled both the operational functions of the arena and, especially, experiential innovation and engagement. This award encourages us to continue our good collaboration with LG, says Marko Hurme, CEO of Nokia Arena.
Smart city work in Tampere is done in collaboration with partners
Tampere is systematically developing as a smart city. For example, the goal of the 'Data-Driven City for Citizens' development program is to enhance the well-being of Tampere residents, strengthen the region’s vitality, and promote new business opportunities through data and sustainable digital transformation.
-In Tampere, the human-centered smart city is built together with partners. The award is a great recognition for Tampere, Nokia Arena, and LG for their long-term and innovative collaboration. The entire city benefits from international recognition, as these wins highlight the best solutions already in use in Tampere on a global scale and can increase our opportunities for international cooperation, commented Aleksi Kopponen, Director of Digital Transformation at the City of Tampere, from the Seoul awards gala.
