The ieee smart cities initiative - accelerating the smartification process for the 21st century cities [point of view]

The IEEE Smart City Initiative was created in 2013 to develop a worldwide network of cities, sharing their experience and organizing knowledge dissemination in their respective ecosystems. After more than three years, almost 15 cities joined the five core cities, creating a vibrant network of people, keen on producing and sharing knowledge, organizing events, and spreading the smart cities' culture around the world.