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OnDemand Panel Discussion (20 Jan): Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion: AI for personalised government services – building trust and inclusivity in cities

Join city and industry experts to explore how AI is enabling more personalised, accessible, and trusted government services, and uncover practical strategies for responsible AI adoption that benefits all citizens. Hear from Manchester City Council and the City of Tampere.

Special Reports

Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

Discover how Microsoft is working to help cities ease pressure on resource and budget with AI, from helping to reshape government processes to helping transform resident experiences.

Leading data infrastructure is helping power better lives in Sunderland

Sunderland is redefining the notion of a data-driven city through its sophisticated data platform, explain the leaders of the city’s 20-year public-private joint venture.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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.

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.

Podcasts

How cities can own their data and their future with sovereign AISponsored by PNY Technologies

Tune into the SmartCitiesWorld podcast to understand the world of sovereign AI for cities, featuring PNY Technologies’ Youssef Nadiri as our expert guest.

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.

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Smart lighting: enabling smart cities beyond illuminationSponsored by Paradox Engineering

Carlo Bernocco, Head of Business and Customer Success at Paradox Engineering, explores how smart lighting is evolving from energy-saving infrastructure to a multifunctional platform at the heart of urban innovation.

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.

22-26 June 2026: Find out more

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Smart Cities Reports

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.

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Trend Report 2025: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series

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.

Latest Webinar

OnDemand Panel Discussion (20 Jan): Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Webinars

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

Latest Podcast

How cities can own their data and their future with sovereign AI

Podcasts

Tune into the SmartCitiesWorld podcast to understand the world of sovereign AI for cities, featuring PNY Technologies’ Youssef Nadiri as our expert guest.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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.

Latest Special Report

Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

AI and Machine Learning

Discover how Microsoft is working to help cities ease pressure on resource and budget with AI, from helping to reshape government processes to helping transform resident experiences.

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The latest news on urban space - whether cultural or office space, residential or municipal buildings, parks and green space or recreational areas. It's the topography of each city that makes it unique and a challenge to handle through planning and redevelopment.

Dubai Municipality adopts integrated facilities management

Dubai Municipality adopts integrated facilities management

Internet of Things29 Jan 2026by SmartCitiesWorld news team

Dubai is using advanced technologies to manage more than 246,000 assets, including parks, markets, beaches, service centres and administrative buildings.

Birmingham establishes landmark knowledge quarter

Economic Development29 Jan 2026

Birmingham establishes landmark knowledge quarter

B-KQ will become a globally connected hub for life sciences, digital health, fintech, and advanced manufacturing, with 580,000sqm-plus of space for innovation.

Glasgow raises £1m for solar energy projects

Solar power26 Jan 2026

Glasgow raises £1m for solar energy projects

Investors were able to pledge as little as £5 to the scheme which will be used by the sustainability team for solar energy projects on city council buildings.

UK city to transform phoneboxes into art installations

Cultural space23 Jan 2026

UK city to transform phoneboxes into art installations

The new public realm installation in Preston will see Grade II listed red telephone boxes used to showcase curated digital artwork and community-led content.

Plan outlines how Sacramento could adapt to extreme weather

Climate action22 Jan 2026

Plan outlines how Sacramento could adapt to extreme weather

SacAdapt is a joint effort between the City and SRTD to prepare roads, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, bus stops and light rail infrastructure for climate impacts.

Brownfield regeneration is crucial to solving Europe housing crisis

Planning and redevelopment22 Jan 2026

Brownfield regeneration is crucial to solving Europe housing crisis

Europe must take advantage of brownfield development’s potential to address affordable housing needs and reduce carbon emissions, a new report reveals.

Edinburgh introduces hybrid solar lighting to parks

Lighting22 Jan 2026

Edinburgh introduces hybrid solar lighting to parks

The lighting, installed by Signify, is designed to improve safety and sustainability in Edinburgh’s parks while supporting the Scottish city’s climate goals.

Greater Lynchburg Transit launches account-based ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service21 Jan 2026

Greater Lynchburg Transit launches account-based ticketing

The system gives riders access to the best possible fare for every journey, and delivers faster boarding, greater flexibility and more convenient ways to pay.

Vancouver approves zoning updates for Villages initiative

Planning and redevelopment20 Jan 2026

Vancouver approves zoning updates for Villages initiative

Villages form part of the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan and are centred on existing retail clusters that will transform into vibrant neighbourhoods.

Boston to build first hotel under new Net Zero Carbon Zoning

Climate action19 Jan 2026

Boston to build first hotel under new Net Zero Carbon Zoning

One of five projects to be approved under the initiative, the building will improve the public realm with landscaping, street trees and pedestrian connections.

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Transport for London unveils five-year plan to cut congestion

2030 vision is for a better, safer street network that prioritises sustainable transport and reduces congestion, creating a greener, more reliable capital.

Singapore launches governance framework for agentic AI

The Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI provides guidance on how to deploy agents responsibly, recommending technical and non-technical measures.

WEF launches major global reskilling initiative

Reskilling Revolution programme will prepare workers for the economy of tomorrow in light of factors like AI, geo-economic shifts and the energy transition.

WEF expands Fourth Industrial Revolution Network

The new centres will be in Abu Dhabi, Andhra Pradesh, London and Paris and will focus on AI, frontier technologies, energy transition and cyber resilience.

Christchurch embarks on smart water metering programme

Opting out of the programme is not an option as the rollout is critical to ensuring a resilient and efficient water network for the New Zealand city.

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

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How AI and biometrics are shaping next-generation mobility payments

Fuad Alsagoff, Senior Manager, Mobility Payment Systems, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how mobility ...

How cities can get ahead with AI-enabled traffic management

Dr Chong Chee Chung, Vice President, ITS Architecting, Mobility Road, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how a ...

Building smarter cities: scaling sustainability and efficiency with smart city platforms

ST Engineering’s Richard Ng explains how integrated smart city platforms can support cities in becoming more ...

From buildings to cities: the key to scaling missions reductions

Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of the Global Network for Zero, explains how city governments should focus ...

Engineering healthier cities through smart technology

Dennis Dokter, Smart Cities Lead at Nexus, explores how technologies like digital twins can translate into tangible ...

Why geospatial data is key to building a smarter future

Geospatial data is the glue that makes other data interoperable in public and private sector projects, says John ...

Ethical AI, geospatial data and the future of digital transformation

Manish Jethwa, chief technology officer at Ordnance Survey (OS), looks at how AI will impact the world of geospatial ...

Harnessing location intelligence for global resilience and sustainable investments

Donna Lyndsay, strategic market lead for sustainability at Ordnance Survey (OS), looks at the role location ...

Putting efficiency first in decarbonising the built environment

Gareth Tang, Head of Smart Utilities and Infrastructure, at ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions business, breaks down the ...

Accelerating success: Sunderland’s smart view from the world stage

Patrick Melia and Liz St Louis at Sunderland City Council and Charles O’Reilly at Boldyn Networks share insights and ...

The three key pillars of digital urban transformation

Manminder Takhar, Global CTO, Global Digital Cities, Dell Technologies, explores how cities are embracing digital ...

Why now is a pivotal moment for urban climate action

Mark Watts, executive director, C40 Cities and Claus Mathisen, CEO, Urban Partners, explain why the 15-minute city ...

Smart cities at the heart of a digital Middle East

David Shi, President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East explains how the shift to a more digital economy ...

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Smart Cities Reports

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.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report 2025: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series

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.

Latest Webinar

OnDemand Panel Discussion (20 Jan): Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Webinars

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

Latest Podcast

How cities can own their data and their future with sovereign AI

Podcasts

Tune into the SmartCitiesWorld podcast to understand the world of sovereign AI for cities, featuring PNY Technologies’ Youssef Nadiri as our expert guest.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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.

Latest Special Report

Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

AI and Machine Learning

Discover how Microsoft is working to help cities ease pressure on resource and budget with AI, from helping to reshape government processes to helping transform resident experiences.

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Transport for London unveils five-year plan to cut congestion

Singapore launches governance framework for agentic AI

WEF launches major global reskilling initiative

WEF expands Fourth Industrial Revolution Network

Christchurch embarks on smart water metering programme

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

Special Reports

Sunderland: the building of a smart, inclusive and sustainable city

Climate action

Australia's national climate risk assessment – what does it mean for cities?

Parks and green space

How Chattanooga became the first National Park City

City Profiles

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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.

Smart Cities Reports

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.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – San Diego

Delve into this City Profile which focuses on how the City of San Diego is innovating through policy and technology to best serve its communities. Find out how it splits the city’s challenges and matches them to solutions that demonstrate exactly how technology, policy and investment come together to overcome both every-day and long-term issues.

Research

Research report: Developing smarter, more resilient cities

This report draws on a new survey of 100 senior practitioners and explores what kinds of digital investments cities are making, where they are seeing results, and what is holding them back.

White Paper: Creating safer, more efficient cities with digital twins

Find out how to build a single source of truth and information on infrastructure and assets. Download now to learn how Clarion Housing Group is using Bentley Systems’ technology to create a “golden thread of information” on its buildings.

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

Discover how AI-powered technologies are enhancing public safety through real-time video analytics, supporting climate adaptation with digital twins, and making travel more predictable and inclusive with AI-powered mobility systems.

Webinars

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.

Webinars

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.

Webinars

OnDemand COP30 Webinar: Unlocking climate finance: building city capacity and partnerships

Discover how cities can expand their fiscal and institutional capacity to attract and manage climate finance. This session explores the role of digital tools for tracking and reporting, data platforms for transparency, and innovative approaches that allow cities to unlock new sources of investment.

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OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion (18 Sept): Exploring digital twins and the metaverse for smart cities

Watch this SmartCitiesWorld and BizzTech panel discussion where industry leaders and experts will delve into the transformative potential of metaverse and digital twin technologies for urban development.

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