Track chairs
Koen Smit (HU)
Guido Ongena (HU)
John van Meerten (HU)
Diana Boekman (HU)
Track descripion
Digital Twin technology has the potential to redefine how we design, plan, and govern our physical environments. By combining data streams, simulations, and digital representations, Digital Twins offer new ways to understand and manage complex spatial questions. In spatial planning, decision-making often involves multiple stakeholders, conflicting values and interests, and long-term consequences that are difficult to oversee when considered in isolation. Digital Twins can help improve shared understanding, support communication between stakeholders, and make the consequences of choices more transparent. However, as these technologies influence decisions with real societal impact, they also raise important ethical questions. This track explores how Digital Twins can be developed and used responsibly, addressing issues such as transparency, accountability, and public trust. Understanding how these technologies shape governance processes is essential for ensuring that digital innovation aligns with societal values and democratic principles.
