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Explore how data and AI is being used in urban transport networks to support planning, day-to-day operations, and improve outcomes for communities and passengers.

OnDemand Webinar: How sensors, AI, and digital twins can shape the future of urban transport

Delve into the how the convergence of visual sensors, digital twins and artificial intelligence are revolutionising urban mobility.

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.

2026 must be the year that the UK ends the micromobility limbo

Jim Hubbard, Voi UK’s head of public policy, says now is the time to speak up on micromobility if you want to see greener, better-connected cities and towns that drive economic growth.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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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Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

Podcasts

Podcast: Using mobility data to shape the future of citiesSponsored by TomTom

TomTom’s Ralf-Peter Schäfer discusses the power of real-time data in reshaping city life, and what the future holds for smart urban mobility.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 12 – Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara and Visa – Innovation in the urban mobility sector

The Urban Exchange brings together the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara’s Diego Marquez and Visa’s Jose Rodriguez to talk through the transformative role of urban mobility policy and technology in the Mexican city.

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How AI will define cities and mobility in 2026Sponsored by ST Engineering

Gareth Tang, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how urban AI applications are set to evolve, detailing projects where AI is already making significant impact.

How AI and biometrics are shaping next-generation mobility paymentsSponsored by ST Engineering

Fuad Alsagoff, Senior Manager, Mobility Payment Systems, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how mobility payments are evolving with a new wave of technology – and how openness and inclusive services are driving adoption.

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

Podcasts

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

Urban Exchange Podcast

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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Bridging the data gap in urban climate design

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Oana Taut, co-founder and CPO of infrared.city, explains how AI, data and simulation are helping cities move beyond long-term climate ambitions towards immediate, measurable action.

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The latest news on air travel challenges and solutions for smart city projects across the world.

Dubai vertiport reaches completion for future air taxi launch

Dubai vertiport reaches completion for future air taxi launch

Air Travel20 Apr 2026

The first of four vertiports in Dubai’s air taxi network has reached its completion milestone with initial operations targeted to commence before end of 2026.

Joby teams to prepare US airspace for electric flight

Joby teams to prepare US airspace for electric flight

Air Travel08 Apr 2026

Partnership combines Joby’s electric air taxi with ASI’s Flyways AI platform to enable scaled electric flight operations in the US’ National Airspace System.

Joby completes piloted air taxi flight over San Francisco Bay

Joby completes piloted air taxi flight over San Francisco Bay

Air Travel20 Mar 2026

Flight departed from Oakland International Airport and kicks off Joby’s 2026 Electric Skies Tour, a showcase timed to celebrate the US’ 250th anniversary.

Proposals selected for US advanced air mobility pilot

Proposals selected for US advanced air mobility pilot

Air Travel11 Mar 2026

Eight pilot projects announced by Federal Aviation Administration will create one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft.

Uber to launch in-app booking for Joby air taxis in Dubai

Uber to launch in-app booking for Joby air taxis in Dubai

Air Travel26 Feb 2026

Joby expects to carry its first passengers later this year, marking a milestone in the Joby-Uber partnership to bring multimodal transportation to global cities.

Waymo launches autonomous rides at San Francisco airport

Waymo launches autonomous rides at San Francisco airport

Connected and autonomous vehicles02 Feb 2026

Serving San Francisco International Airport delivers one of the most requested features for Waymo riders and further deepens its relationship with the city.

eVTOL passenger aircraft market is set for long-term growth

eVTOL passenger aircraft market is set for long-term growth

Air Travel30 Jan 2026

Report predicts electric aircraft and eVTOLs will enable new connectivity within large urban areas, between cities, as well as from rural regions to cities.

Digital taxi service launches at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Digital taxi service launches at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Road travel20 Jan 2026

Schiphol Taxi Network is working with Invers CloudBoxx and GoodMoovs to implement the system for a growing fully electric fleet at the airport in Amsterdam.

Tacoma International Airport partners for 5G connectivity

Tacoma International Airport partners for 5G connectivity

4G and 5G14 Jan 2026

Deployment from Boldyn Networks will extend high-capacity 5G to areas like the terminal, concourses, airfield, rental car facility, and parking garage.

Joby and Metropolis partner to develop 25 vertiports

Joby and Metropolis partner to develop 25 vertiports

Air Travel05 Jan 2026

Planned vertiports will be selected across Metropolis’ portfolio in early electric air taxi markets in the US and will utilise computer vision technology.

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Dubai launches AI-powered digital ecosystem to drive growth

As part of the announcement, several advanced strategic projects have also been launched that will further progress Dubai towards a fully integrated digital city.

Columbus turns entire city into an AI-connected destination

Satisfi Labs’ new Agentic City programme deploys artificial intelligence agents at key points of interest across the Ohio city’s attractions and venues.

London borough cuts maintenance costs with digital twin

Harrow is using Site Scan drone software from Esri UK to create detailed 3D models of key sites, including leisure centres, parks and other council buildings.

Tallinn opens second circular economy centre

The Lasnamäe Circular Economy Centre aims to bring environmentally friendly solutions closer to residents and help embed the use of them in everyday life.

How cities can unlock private investment for urban climate action

A report from C40 Cities explains how cities can develop investable project pipelines, reduce risk, and mobilise private finance for climate adaptation.

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How Northern Ireland’s spirit of enterprise is pioneering the future of travelSponsored by Invest Northern Ireland

Whether by land, sea or air, Invest Northern Ireland explains how the region’s businesses are shaping a greener, ...

Smart cities and cybersecurity: Is it wise to get smarter?

As the popularity and inevitability of smart cities expand, so too does a cybercriminal’s opportunistic attack surface. ...

We examined 885 European cities’ plans to tackle climate change – here’s what we found

Oliver Heidrich, Senior Researcher in Urban Resource Modelling, Newcastle University, and Diana Reckien, Associate ...

Is the IoT a trojan horse for smart cities?

Last month, the City of Atlanta faced one of the most significant cyber-attacks mounted against a major city anywhere ...

Smart cities can change the world – if we radically rethink the approach

Tom Goodwin has high hopes for how smart cities could improve our lives. To get there, though, he says we need to think ...

Ten Gigabit Adelaide, by Richard Threlfall, Partner & Global Head of Infrastructure KPMG International

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Road pricing and its contribution to a 'smart' environment with the help of asset finance, by Gary Thompson, UK Sales Director, Siemens Industries and Markets for Siemens Financial Services

Road pricing can work particularly well in small cities where a high concentration of traffic is an issue in a ...

Every Smart City Deserves a Smart Airport, says Richard Van Wijk, head of Aviation Practice, Nokia

Just like a smart city, at the heart of any smart airport are communications networks

Our cities are full; we need new ones, says Aurecon’s Matt Coetzee

By 2050 it is estimated that 2.5 billion people will add to the 4 billion already in our cities. Where will they go?

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

Urban Exchange Podcast

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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Bridging the data gap in urban climate design

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Oana Taut, co-founder and CPO of infrared.city, explains how AI, data and simulation are helping cities move beyond long-term climate ambitions towards immediate, measurable action.

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Understanding how an aerial gondola system can work for Los Angeles

Understanding how an aerial gondola system can work for Los Angeles

Why start-ups aren’t the only game in town for advanced air mobility

Why start-ups aren’t the only game in town for advanced air mobilitySponsored by Bristow Group

Three lessons on advanced air mobility and how it can benefit cities

Three lessons on advanced air mobility and how it can benefit cities

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

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OnDemand Webinar: The IoT is rapidly overhauling how logistics and transportation industries operate

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OnDemand WEBINAR: How Atlanta is pioneering partnerships to fund smart city projects

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