to address complex problems of Smart Cities, Regions and large techno-social-economic systems (Smart Ports, Seas, transport,etc) by applying the latest multidisciplinary research knowledge and expertise, system approach, living lab methods and federated experimental platforms facilities
to join competences, efforts and interests of Cities and Regions, Living Labs and Innovation Agencies, Universities and Research Organizations in North and South European macro-regions
to take advantage of regional diversities and complementarities of business ecosystems, cultures, regional experiences and knowledge
to establish trans regional Alliance, to promote long term collaboration, to set up partnership and permanent entity for STARS Alliance secretariat, Federated Knowledge Center and Living Lab
to contribute to trans regional Smart Cities macro cluster development
to facilitate inter regional and trans regional cooperation within and between the macro regions with possible further extension other EU regions and cities
PURPOSE
to raise public, cities and regions awareness of new Smart Cities/Regions technologies, systems, services and tools. To educate users, public organizations to provide better understanding of capabilities, limitations and operational environments of Smart Cities and Regions
to launch regular trans regional multidisciplinary conferences and thematic workshops with the participation of leading experts and practitioners
to promote and to stimulate the development and integration of new smart ICT technologies and systems
to facilitate interdisciplinary research collaboration
to stimulate cooperation between research and innovations organizations, science and technology parks in Smart Cites domains
to promote the use of LivingLabs methods and tools, internet, multimedia and mobile devices and to empower citizens participation in Smart Cities/Regions service design
to highlight the importance of interoperability and ethical aspects