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OnDemand Webinar: Creating Smart Cities with an outcome-driven computer vision and edge strategy

Broadcasting live from the Dell Technologies Innovation Labs, in this interactive session, you will learn how the Dell Technologies Customer Solution Centers can minimize risk and accelerate implementation of a solution that delivers better quality insights faster.

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Urban Exchange Episode 2: Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, City of Rotterdam

Cities on the Frontlines: Advancing Urban Resilience for Climate Adaptation

Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director at the Resilient Cities Networks, catches up with the City of Rotterdam’s Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb on citizen engagement, climate change and much more.

COP26: 10 guiding principles to be reflected in the final agreement

Ahead of COP26, SmartCitiesWorld has written an open letter to international political leaders consisting of 10 major guiding principles that we believe should be reflected in any final agreement at the conference in Glasgow in November. Here, we break down those principles, addressing the challenges within each and the importance of cities receiving full backing from central governments as they look to a greener future.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 9 - Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader - Progress at COP27 and climate finance

Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange Podcast sees Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network, chat with Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader to talk COP27 and climate finance.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 8 - Making cities green, resilient and inclusive in a changing climate

Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange brings together the principal authors of the World Bank’s latest extensive report on urban climate to discuss the 10 key findings.

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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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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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OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

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SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand

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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: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

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Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

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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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