Digital Foundations for Smarter Cities, Infrastructure, and Construction

OGC iDays 2026 takes place November 23 – 24, 2026 in Munich, Germany. This event brings together city leaders, public agencies, infrastructure providers, mapping and cadastral organizations, built-environment professionals,domain experts, technology companies, and policy experts to explore how connected data and open standards can help address today’s urban and regional challenges.

Through practitioner keynotes, moderated discussions, and networking, participants will share real-world experiences, learn from peers across sectors, and explore practical approaches for connecting systems, improving decision-making, and turning emerging technologies into measurable outcomes.  Simon Jirka explains how urban climate adaptation can be promoted using digital twins.

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

09:20 – 11:00 Session: Data Readiness for AI and Automation in Built Environment Applications

Advancing Urban Climate Adaptation through Interoperable Digital Twin Ecosystems (Simon Jirka)