The article considers the Smart City Berlin project as an example of successful city management using innovative technologies. Berlin is actively implementing digital solutions, improving the quality of life, sustainable development and solving urban problems. Examples of initiatives show how the city copes with challenges in the fields of transport, ecology and social services. An important feature is the system that actively involves citizens in the management of the city. Berlin's success is confirmed by its high positions in world rankings, emphasizing its role as a leading innovation center.