What is SmartAlps Network?

An informal network of Alpine Smart Villages and regions, which aims to:

  • Disseminate the Smart Villages approach and foster the smart transformation in mountain and rural areas in the Alpine arc.
  • Encourage the exchange of information and experiences among Smart Villages and Smart Regions within the Alpine area.
  • Transmit a modern image of mountain and rural areas.
  • Foster contacts with similar networks and initiatives for mountain and rural areas all over Europe.

What does SmartAlps Network do?

Foreseen activities:

  • Regular meetings
  • Exchange of good practices, initiatives and activities.
  • Using and promoting  the Digital Exchange Platform DEP
  • A label for Alpine Smart Villages and Regions?
  • Increase capacity building.
  • Establish contacts with experts and researchers.
  • Fostering communication amongst the members of the network and outside of it.
  • Advocating for the Smart villages / Smart regions approach with public authorities and the general public.

How is SmartAlps Network organised?

Organizational aspects:

Rules and Regulations

Foundational Talk

How know more or join the network?

Please contact the AG5-Leaders

eusalp.ag5@regione.vda.it or thomas.egger@sab.ch.