Our Workshopping Offer
Shared understanding
beats individual knowledge
Keeping up with advances in computing and digital technology is difficult and time consuming, yet leaders across all sectors - public, private, voluntary and academic - are now frequently required to pursue strategies and make decisions in which digital technologies play a crucial role.
Costs
(All prices are quotes exclusive of VAT.)
In-person off-the-shelf Workshops:
Each workshop level has a duration of 2.5 hours.
£120 material & daily set up.
£180 per table (3-6 delegates), per Level.
E.g. all three levels of a workshop series delivered on a single day for 10 people = £120+3x(£180x2) = £1,200
Note that these costs do not include venue hire or facilitator travel & accommodation if required.
Online off the shelf Workshops:
Each online workshop level has a duration of 2.5 hours.
£40 per level per person.
E.g. all three levels of an online workshop series delivered over three consecutive weeks for 6 people
= 10 x 3 x £40 = £1,200
These two formats can be mixed, for instance an initial in-person workshop, followed by multiple online workshops.
Bespoke Workshops:
In addition to the standard workshops, we are also able to offer bespoke workshopping and training for clients. Delivery costs will be similar, however there will of course be additional creation and reporting costs.
Please use the form below to enquire about whichever workshop types and topics best fit your needs.
Workshop Enquiry
Off-the-shelf Workshops
Unfolding offers a range of off-the-shelf workshops designed to build capacity within organizations and communities around emerging digital technologies and their implications for urban development. These workshops are available both in-person and online, accommodating group sizes from 4 to 60 participants. They cover various topics relevant to professionals involved in city development, a well as their commercial and civil-society partners, aiming to foster a shared understanding and facilitate informed decision-making in the evolving digital landscape.
These workshops are continually refined and updated, but in their content and delivery models.
Introduction to Smart Cities
Our smart city basics workshops introduce the core concepts, systems, and principles behind holistic smart city thinking. They’re designed to build foundational understanding so participants can engage meaningfully with smart city strategies, technologies, and governance.
We recommend that delegates participate in these workshops before engaging with the others.
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Smart City Strategy
Our smart city strategy workshops explore how to develop effective, context-sensitive strategies for digital transformation in cities. They cover key elements such as visioning, stakeholder engagement, governance models, and prioritisation. Participants learn how international standards and frameworks—like ISO 37106 and the UN's New Urban Agenda framework—can guide strategic planning. These workshops have been used to align diverse stakeholders, shape local digital agendas, and inform long-term investment and policy decisions.
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Smart Governance
Our smart governance workshops examine how cities can both govern digital transformation effectively and use technology to enhance decision-making. They explore institutional models, accountability, and data ethics, alongside digital tools that support transparency, participation, and inclusion. These workshops help participants understand how to balance innovation with oversight, and how to embed digital governance practices that reflect local values and needs.
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Co-design & Social Innovation
Our co-design and social innovation workshops focus on how to involve communities in shaping holistic smart city initiatives. They explore participatory methods, inclusive design practices, and the role of social innovation in addressing complex urban challenges. Participants learn how to create space for diverse voices, build trust, and develop solutions that reflect lived experience—ensuring smart city projects are both meaningful and equitable.
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AI & Smart Cities
Our workshops on AI in cities explore both top-down and bottom-up perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence in urban contexts. Participants examine how city authorities and data owners can responsibly deploy AI for planning, operations, and service delivery, while also considering the rights, agency, and participation of citizens. The workshops cover topics like algorithmic transparency, data governance, and community-led innovation, helping cities navigate the opportunities and risks of AI in urban transformation.
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