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EXCLUSIVE: First Interview with the New Intelligent Community of the Year!

Posted by Louis Zacharilla | October 21st, 2026

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In this edition of The INTELLIGENT Community Podcast, Soul of the City ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Maurice Olivers, Manager, PR & Communications, Brightlands-Limburg and Ronald Otten, Brand Consultant, Brightlands-Limburg.

After being named the 2026 Intelligent Community of the Year last week in Columbus, Ohio (USA), the region of Brightlands-Limburg celebrated their amazing achievement for several days. The Intelligent Community Forum was able to record an exclusive INTELLIGENT Community: Soul of the City Podcast with them and discuss what the award means, how they celebrated and what is next for this relatively unknown innovation capital.

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Guest include:

  • Maurice Olivers, Manager PR & Communications, Brightlands-Limburg
  • Ronald Otten, Brand Consultant, Brightlands-Limburg

Louis Zacharilla
About Louis Zacharilla
Co-Founder of the Intelligent Community Forum. Louis Zacharilla helped found the Intelligent Community movement. He is the developer of the Intelligent Community Awards program. He is a frequent keynote speaker and a moderator at conferences and events.
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