On March 27, security stakeholders gathered in Nova Gorica for the SAFE-CITIES Final Demonstration, where the latest innovations in public space protection were showcased. Thanasis Sfetsos from NSRC Demokritos participated in the event, representing the institute’s contributions to the project.

The SAFE-CITIES project, which began in late 2022, aims to enhance the security of public spaces by developing advanced tools tailored to real user needs. The Final Demo marked a key milestone, presenting the outcomes of months of dedicated work involving law enforcement agencies, local authorities, and industry experts from across Europe.

The official demonstration featured several cutting-edge solutions:

• Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) Framework – Integrates a participatory model and security-by-design approach for proactive risk assessment.

• Scenario Builder & Serious Gaming Simulator (SBS) – An advanced tool for creating 3D models of public spaces and simulating complex security scenarios, particularly for large events and crowded environments.

• Security Vulnerability Assessment (SERVE) – A mapping tool for visually assessing public spaces and providing spatial context for more accurate analysis.

• Scoreboard – A reporting and data visualization tool that transforms raw security data into clear, actionable insights.

• Intuitive Dashboards – Providing security assessments and decision-making support in real-time.

The event also included the SAFE-CITIES General Assembly meeting, where project partners summarized progress and outlined final steps. A training session for invited stakeholders, based on defined scenarios, was conducted to demonstrate the practical application of the SAFE-CITIES solutions.

The SAFE-CITIES Final Demonstration reaffirmed the project’s impact, providing a glimpse into the future of safer, smarter cities.