The Digital Transformation Office of the Madrid City Council, established at the start of the 2019-2023 term and reporting directly to the mayor's office, coordinates the city's shift toward data-driven governance. It leads the "Madrid, Digital Capital" strategy for 2023-2027, backed by over 1,000 million euros in investment, including European funds.
The office oversees three core aims: enhancing digital public services like the Citizens' Wallet app and process robotization; building city intelligence through tools such as the Digital Twin—a virtual model simulating impacts of events like the Three Kings Parade or infrastructure projects—and the Madrid Data Lake; and fostering innovation via initiatives like Madrid GovTech and 5G deployment.
Key targets include cutting paper use by 90%, halving processing times, reducing in-person procedures by 20%, and reaching 50% electronic notifications. Prior efforts have boosted monthly electronic signatures from 10,000 to 400,000 and earned UN recognition for Madrid's digital services. The office promotes collaboration across municipal areas, districts, and external partners to integrate emerging technologies into urban management.
