An intelligent global world is emerging. -- Regions of innovation excellence: learning from the best. -- Systems of innovation: continuous spatial enlargement. -- Virtual innovation environment: enriching innovation systems with global networks and users participation. -- Intelligent cities: the emergence of the concept. -- Strategic economic intelligent: global watch on markets and technologies. -- Technology transfer and acquisitions: virtual spaces valorising academic research. -- Innovation through collaboration: managing networks that cross boundaries. -- Digital cities and e-marketplaces: global promotion of localities, products and services. -- Building blocks of intelligent cities: architecture of layers and functions.

1. Globalisation -- Economic aspects
2. Communication -- Technological innovations
3. Information networks -- Social aspects
4. Regional planning -- Technological innovations
5. City planning -- Technological innovations