Information event on 11.02.
In future, the city of Jena plans to anonymously measure how many people move around the city center and how visitor flows are distributed. The city of Jena wants to better understand how many people are in the city center and which routes they use. To this end, completely anonymous counts are to be carried out in future. It is important to note that no individuals are identified and no personal data is stored - the sensor technology only counts movement flows.
When and where?
On February 11, 2026, 5 - 7 p.m. in the:
JEDI - Jena Digital Innovation Hub
Engelplatz 8
07745 Jena
In a public information event, we will provide transparent information about the project, explain the technology in an understandable way and answer any questions. We will also show what the data obtained can be used for - for example, for urban development, strengthening trade, promoting tourism or organizing events in a meaningful way.
Among others, we will be joined by:
- Benjamin Koppe, Mayor and Head of the Digitization Department
- Kai Kellermeier, Fraunhofer IOSB-INA, Lemgo
- Katja Eisenschmidt, City Manager Initiative Innenstadt e.V.
- Kay Freytag, Project Manager Smart City Project Mühlhausen
- Dorothea Prell, Overall Project Manager Smart City Jena and Smart City Representative
- Heike Stötzner, sub-project manager Smart City Project Jena
- Kai Ostermann, Head of QA4/ Coordinator Citizen Participation
The preliminary program
| 17:00 - 17:10 |
Welcome Introduction Smart City Project Jena |
Mayor Benjamin Koppe Dorothea Prell, |
| 17:10 - 17:20 | Presentation of the pedestrian frequency measurement in Jena | Heike Stötzner, Sub-project manager Smart City Project Jena |
| 17:20 - 17:35 | Technical presentation on detection technology for Jena | Kai Kellermeier, Fraunhofer IOSB-INA, Lemgo |
| 17:35 - 17:45 | Short presentation of the "Mühlhausen-Cube" Smart City Mühlhausen project | Kay Freytag, Project Manager Smart City Project Mühlhausen |
| 17:45 - 17:50 |
Statement Initiative Innenstadt Jena e.V. |
Katja Eisenschmidt, City Manager Initiative Innenstadt e.V. |
| 17:50 - 18:50 |
Plenary discussion with the audience |
Moderation City of Jena |
| 18:50 - 19:00 |
Summary and conclusion |
Kai Ostermann, moderator |
| 19:00 | End of the event |
The project team is looking forward to exchanging ideas with interested citizens. Contact for queries: smartcity@jena.de // 03641 49-2019.
The project is being developed in collaboration with the city's urban development department, the Jena Economic Development Agency and the "Urban Development, Environment and Transport" field of action of the Smart City project, as well as in cooperation with the JenaKultur and Kommunalservice Jena municipal enterprises and the Initiative Innenstadt Jena e. V.