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

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

OnDemand Webinar: Getting your data strategy right for smarter sites and safer operations

Discover the crucial role industrial sites are playing in shaping safety, resilience, and service continuity for continued city connectivity.

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

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.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: going green in the built environment

The SmartCitiesWorld Summit, which takes place 26-27 June, will act as a call to action for cities to make the transformation of the built environment a central part of their climate action strategies.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.

Podcasts

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

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.

Podcast: Building resilient cities: trustworthy AI, digital twins, and urban innovation at YII 2025Sponsored by Bentley Systems

SmartCitiesWorld speaks with Bentley Systems leaders about unleashing AI and digital twins to drive innovation, resilience, and people-first progress in the world’s cities.

Opinions

Building smarter cities: scaling sustainability and efficiency with smart city platformsSponsored by ST Engineering

ST Engineering’s Richard Ng explains how integrated smart city platforms can support cities in becoming more sustainable and efficient at the scale that is right for them.

Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

Digital Leaders CEO Giuliano Liguori highlights Italy as an example and warning that pushing ahead with smart city plans should ensure access for the worst off, on an individual and municipal level, as top priority.

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Huawei’s vision at MWC shows how AI‑driven digital platforms can help governments deliver faster, seamless and citizen‑focused public services.

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The latest news on cities and their partners who are at the foundational stage of their AI journey – making agreements, setting policy, and deciding outcomes.

GovTech Lab Ukraine selects winning innovation startups

GovTech Lab Ukraine selects winning innovation startups

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BizzTech and Atlas team to advance smart city innovation

BizzTech and Atlas team to advance smart city innovation

Digital twins

AI Scaling

The latest from cities and partners beginning to scale up their AI implementations beyond pilots – connecting services, actioning insights, and increasing automation.

Madrid to deploy AI for smarter management of parks and green spaces from 2026

Madrid to deploy AI for smarter management of parks and green spaces from 2026

AI and Machine Learning

The Ellinikon smart city in Greece nears final stages

The Ellinikon smart city in Greece nears final stages

Planning and redevelopment

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

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.

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.

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

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

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Insight report: Smart, safe, sustainable: overcoming city challenges using AI

AI CITYXCHANGE OVERVIEW

Featured

Advancing citizen-first public services through AI and digital transformation

AI and Machine Learning

Huawei’s vision at MWC shows how AI‑driven digital platforms can help governments deliver faster, seamless and citizen‑focused public services.

AI CityXchange newsletter

Sign up for a monthly update on the latest AI pilots, projects and innovations from global cities and their partners.

Industry Insights

A series of AI-focused articles, webinars, podcasts and more that come directly from the city ecosystem, including local governments, technology vendors, and NGOs.