FIWARE is excited to be a Platinum Sponsor of FIDI 2020 (“Feria Internacional de Destinos Inteligentes”). The free International Fair of Smart Destinations, happening virtually like so many events this year, is a meeting place for leading companies and public officials from across the globe, within the realm of tourism and technology, to share experiences and knowledge about the topic of Smart Destinations.

For ten days, from 20-29 November 2020, representatives from relevant sectors will be able to position their destination or brand, create synergies, get inspired, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends. In addition, the virtual platform has a space to accommodate networking opportunities, workshops, seminars, and round tables, making it that much easier to attend from wherever you are based in the world.

Hackatour FIDI 2020

FIWARE is collaborating with the FIWARE iHub in Argentinia, Instituto Ciudades del Futuro, for the Hackatour FIDI 2020, for which you can still register until 20 November. The Hackatour brings together students and educators, institutions, entrepreneurs and companies, tourism professionals, system professionals, and innovators, who will compete in the development of FIWARE technological solutions aimed at solving the challenges posed in the competition. For more info, click here.

Follow FIWARE at FIDI 2020

(Stay tuned – More sessions to be announced soon!)

20 November, 15:00-16:00 (CET) in Room 1: FIWARE will be also visibly present during the opening day of the event. Juanjo Hierro (CTO, FIWARE Foundation), Alberto Abella (Data Modelling Expert and Technical Evangelist), a representative from the city of Málaga (a FIWARE user), and Gonzalo Alfredo La Rosa (representing FIWARE’s Working Group on Smart Destinations) will participate in the session “FIWARE: Driving Open Standards for Smart Destinations”.

23 November, 17:30 (CET) in Room 1: “The Smart Destination Starts With the Smart City” by Vitor Pereira (Co-Founder and Director, Zoom Global Smart Cities)

24 November, 17:30 (CET) in Room 1: “Málaga, Smart Destination” by Marc Sanderson (Director of International Economic Development, the City of Málaga)

24 November, 17:30 (CET) in Room 2: “Azores as a Smart Destination – An Overview of Popular Mobile Services” by Milton Moura (CTO, Tetrapi Creative Solutions)

26 November, 13:30 (CET) in Room 1: “Marinas and Tourist Ports as Smart and Sustainable Future Destinations” by Ioannis Kostopoulos (CEO, SaMMYacht)

27 November, 13:00-20:00 (CET) in Room 1: FIWARE Day Americas

Exhibition Area (20-29 November): Part of FIDI 2020 is their innovative virtual platform, which includes a virtual exhibition area. Attendees will be able to interact with a fantastic selection of exhibitors, network, and do business. At the FIWARE booth you will be able to meet our four co-exhibitors:

• Promálaga: Málaga is home to the Andalusia Technology Park (PTA), which includes more than 650 companies, developing solutions for energy efficiency, urban services, communications, and tourism. The city has been awarded the title of 2020 European Capital of Smart Tourism, alongside Gothenburg.
• SaMMY: SaMMY provides yachters and sailors with the ability to easily reserve a berth online. In addition, a complete marina management system has been developed that enables marina owners to be more efficient whilst enjoying increased exposure through our multiple marketing channels.
• FiiHub Azores Digital Innovation Hub: Based in the Azores, the FIWARE iHub aims to spread the potential of FIWARE through the digitalization of the local development.
• Zoom Global Smart Cities: Based in Portugal, the company aims to spread and promote awareness and information about ideas, technology, urbanism, creativeness, and thinking (philosophical, anthropological, and sociological) through cities and communities.