The Board of Directors of the Genoa Smart City Association met on 9 July 2026 to approve the 2025 Financial Statements and the 2026 Budget, while defining the Association’s main strategic priorities for the months ahead. During the meeting, key topics included strengthening the Association’s governance, launching the communication service procurement process, establishing the Scientific Committee and the Smart Week Steering Committee, promoting Smart City research PhD programmes, enhancing member engagement, planning the renewal of the Board of Directors, and consolidating the Association’s activities. Below you will find the full minutes of the meeting, including participants’ contributions, the resolutions approved, and the strategic directions that emerged from the discussion among institutions, businesses, universities, and the research community.