Data-driven solutions and smart urban infrastructure and services are at the core of Tampere’s urban development policies. Tampere’s innovation vision for 2040 positions the city as a global leader in the metaverse for urban environments, CitiVerse. This vision strives to set benchmarks in happiness, equality, governance, sustainability and well-being. Tampere’s historical strengths in innovation and technology, combined with its solid smart city digital infrastructure, provide a robust foundation for experimenting with and implementing innovative concepts and processes.