Innovating for a Smarter MED Region: Recap of the SMARTMED Info Day in Greece

On 12 November 2025, the SMARTMED Information Day was successfully held at the JOIST Innovation Park, bringing together key stakeholders dedicated to advancing smart waste management and e-health solutions across the Mediterranean. Organised within the framework of the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, the event featured insightful presentations and discussions on the project’s objectives, as well as the innovative digital platforms currently under development to optimise waste management and enhance e-health services. Contributions from the URBACT SMALL project and the Municipality of Larissa provided valuable perspectives on real urban and operational challenges, while the active participation of business and industry representatives further enriched the dialogue. The event highlighted a shared commitment to building more sustainable, efficient, and health-oriented services for medium-sized cities across the Mediterranean region.

Publication Date
03/02/2026
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The SMARTMED Info Day, held on November 12, 2025 at the JOIST Innovation Park, successfully brought together key stakeholders committed to advancing smart waste management and e-health solutions across the Mediterranean.
As part of the Interreg NEXT MED programme, the event featured insightful presentations and discussions on:
🔹 The core objectives and framework of the SMARTMED project
🔹 The innovative digital platforms under development for waste management optimisation and e-health service enhancement
🔹 Complementary perspectives from the URBACT SMALL project and contributions from the Municipality of Larissa on real operational and urban challenges
A warm thank you to our speakers and partners — University of Western Macedonia, IED, Municipality of Larissa and DIADYMA — for their valuable insights and contributions.
We were also honored by the active participation of the STHEV Association of Thessalian Enterprises and Industries, whose engagement in the Q&A and panel discussions added an essential business and industry perspective to the deployment of smart waste and e-health solutions.
The strong discussions throughout the day underscored our shared commitment to sustainable, efficient, and health-focused innovation in MED cities.
A heartfelt thank you to all participants — both in-person and online — for your engagement. Together, we continue shaping smarter, more efficient, and health-oriented services for communities across the Mediterranean region.

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  • Info Day in Larisa, Greece
  • Info Day in Larisa, Greece

Last Update

03/02/2026