SMART TERRITORIES

The III International Conference on Public Policies and Data Science is an initiative by the International Network on Public Policies and Data Science (RP3CD) and will take place at the University of Aveiro. Centered on the theme "Smart Territories," the event aims to explore how data science can contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policies that promote better territorial and sectoral coordination, resource management efficiency, environmental balance, social equity, and greater citizen integration in decision-making processes.

This conference seeks to:

1. Foster debate on the social, economic, environmental, and territorial dimensions that challenge local and global contexts.
2. Promote the exchange of experiences across various disciplines, focusing on the use of data and technology to support technically informed, participatory, transparent, and impactful decision-making processes.

This edition of the Conference is part of the Open Week of the Department of Social, Political and Territorial Sciences (DCSPT) of the University of Aveiro, an initiative that runs from May 19 to 23 and celebrates the scientific diversity of the Department, promoting dialogue between academia, society and public policies. Throughout the week, the DCSPT opens its doors to the academic community and the general public, promoting a series of events that reflect the pluralism, dynamism and social commitment of its teaching and research areas. CIPPCD 2025 joins this program as one of the central moments of the week, reinforcing the commitment to producing and sharing applied knowledge that is better informed and supported by evidence.”