Digital solutions increase the quality of life in communities big and small. The series #digitaleOrte (DigitalTowns) – part of the blog from our Smart Country project – presents several digital initiatives taking place in Germany's cities and towns. What advantages do these digital solutions offer? What impact are they having in the communities? How does the public feel about the initiatives? This video was made during a trip we took to four DigitalTowns.

Globalization, digitalization and demographic change are shaping societies around the world today. What does the impact of these megatrends mean for social cohesion? What are the challenges and opportunities associated with the changes these dynamics bring? Our opening film for the 2019 Trying Times Conference takes a closer look at the world we live in today and invites us to rethink the future of social cohesion.