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As cities confront the combined pressures of climate change, infrastructure resilience and digital transformation, the SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026 will bring together urban leaders and partners during London Climate Action Week to explore how these agendas intersect – and how cities can translate strategy into practical action.

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The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

Towards the smart cities of 2025

From tech trends to behavioural shifts and new ways to make smart cities economically sustainable, Matthew James Bailey explores what the next five years could look like.

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Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

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Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

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Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

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Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.

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The latest news on AI and Machine Learning for smart city projects across the world

Itron teams with Nvidia to bring edge AI to the power grid

Itron teams with Nvidia to bring edge AI to the power grid

AI and Machine Learning18 Mar 2026

Companies demonstrate integration of artificial intelligence-powered Itron grid edge applications with Nvidia Jetson platform to detect faults and wildfire risk.

Smart grid demonstrator site goes live in Luxembourg

Smart grid demonstrator site goes live in Luxembourg

Smart grids25 Feb 2026

It marks a milestone for the EU-Horizon WeForming project, which shows how interoperable, data-driven buildings can support a carbon-free energy ecosystem.

Sense announces edge artificial intelligence fault detection

Sense announces edge artificial intelligence fault detection

AI and Machine Learning03 Feb 2026

The software gives utilities real-time visibility into faults throughout the distribution grid all the way to the service and secondary lines feeding homes.

British Columbia launches competitive process for clean power

British Columbia launches competitive process for clean power

AI CityXchange02 Feb 2026

The province and BC Hydro have launched a competitive process to manage rising electricity demand and support balanced development of AI and data-centre projects.

Texan Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced

Texan Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced

News16 Dec 2025

Omniflow provides carbon-neutral smart IoT applications powered by wind and solar with integrated energy storage and grid connection that enables multiple integrated apps.

Using quantum technology to optimise power grids

Using quantum technology to optimise power grids

Smart grids18 Sep 2025

EPB Quantum is partnering on the project to identify algorithms, methodologies and develop best practices for enhancing power distribution across the US.

San José deal to guarantee power delivery for data centres

San José deal to guarantee power delivery for data centres

AI and Machine Learning29 Jul 2025

New agreement and 2,000 megawatts of new transmission capacity ensure speed and certainty of power delivery for large energy customers, including data centres.

New AI tool for improved EV vehicle detection and charging insights

New AI tool for improved EV vehicle detection and charging insights

AI and Machine Learning11 Jun 2025

Analytics tool marks the first in a suite of Sense software solutions designed to support utility electrification and grid reliability needs from the edge.

Consortium to drive AI development in power sector

Consortium to drive AI development in power sector

AI and Machine Learning21 Mar 2025

Open Power AI Consortium, launched at Nvidia’s GTC event in San Jose, aims to accelerate AI adoption to reduce operating costs and improve customer experience.

Itron and Nvidia collaborate to bring AI to the grid edge

Itron and Nvidia collaborate to bring AI to the grid edge

AI and Machine Learning20 Mar 2025

Companies aim to help utilities to reach their goals in areas like grid resilience, disaster management and prevention, affordable energy delivery and more.

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The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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In the first of a new series, SCW board members will write about the burning issues facing smart cities. First is ...

Without smart transport networks, smart cities’ potential will not be realisedSponsored by Huawei

Cities need to implement intelligent road management solutions in order to support citizens and businesses, writes Hong-...

Smart cities at the edge: deploying decentralised success

Edge computing could be a solution for smart cities wanting to process large amounts of data, writes Ciaran Dynes, SVP ...

The 14 pillars of a smart city

Strategies must take a holistic approach encompassing people, institutions, structures and operations, say Clint Vince, ...

Digital humanism: Quality of life, environment and connected services at the centre of future cities

Cristiano Radaelli, Planet Smart City, looks at the role of sustainable, tech-enabled housing in future cities.

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SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

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