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.

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AI, spatial intelligence and the Citiverse: why global city leaders must act now

ITU’s Cristina Bueti explains why cities must prioritise interoperability, inclusivity and human oversight now – before fragmented systems and vendor lock-in define the future of urban AI.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lightingSponsored by Paradox Engineering

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.

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 1 – Lighting as the backbone of the smart citySponsored by Paradox Engineering

The first episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting, the new podcast mini-series from SmartCitiesWorld and Paradox Engineering, examines the evolution of smart lighting via a journey of LEDs, connectivity and interoperability.

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Join the UN to discuss responsible geospatial and physical AI

The UN Virtual Worlds Day event will explore how we can turn AI, spatial intelligence, and the Citiverse ecosystem into trusted, people-centred outcomes, explains Paul Wilson, so why not join the conversation?

Transforming indoor public safety with smart sensor networksSponsored by Motorola Solutions

How smart sensor networks can help improve indoor safety by detecting risks early, improving situational awareness and supporting healthier, more secure and sustainable buildings.

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

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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 climate change concerning smart city projects across the world.

Climate-responsive urban planning model takes centre stage at World Urban Forum

Climate-responsive urban planning model takes centre stage at World Urban Forum

Climate action20 May 2026

The C40 Cities and UN-Habitat Urban Planning Accelerator, endorsed by 33 cities, is recognised as a powerful climate action tool at WUF13 in Baku this week.

Innovation project aims to clear the path for eHGVs

Innovation project aims to clear the path for eHGVs

Logistics15 May 2026

As logistics operators transition to eHGVs, vehicles will require high power output but networks currently have limited insight into how demand will appear.

City of London completes lido solar installation project

City of London completes lido solar installation project

Solar power15 May 2026

The panels will power the Hampstead Heath lido systems, saving more than 11.5 tonnes of carbon emissions a year – equivalent to powering 15 average-sized homes.

Smart City Expo 2026 to have special focus on housing

Smart City Expo 2026 to have special focus on housing

News14 May 2026

It will also host the new Terra50 exhibition space that will unveil top 50 global solutions yielding the best sustainability results to date in the urban field.

Nearly two-thirds of cities hit by extreme weather risk

Nearly two-thirds of cities hit by extreme weather risk

Climate action13 May 2026

CDP data reveals 35 per cent of companies recognise extreme weather as a material financial risk, but 62 per cent of cities, states and regions are impacted.

Pasadena Ridge to install 300 solar-powered streetlights

Pasadena Ridge to install 300 solar-powered streetlights

Lighting12 May 2026

Pasco County’s new Pasadena Ridge development is to install 300 new solar-powered streetlights to provide residents with enhanced safety and power reliability.

Report establishes carbon baseline for England’s roads

Report establishes carbon baseline for England’s roads

Road travel12 May 2026

Report by the Carbon Leadership Programme aims to help highway authorities save money and increase efficiency by identifying how to reduce carbon emissions.

Brazil celebrates progress of Mutirão climate programme

Brazil celebrates progress of Mutirão climate programme

Climate action11 May 2026

Among the initiatives of the Mutirão programme is the Climate Compass, an AI-based tool that supports cities in decision-making for climate action based on data.

AI carbon-forecasting tool launched for real-estate

AI carbon-forecasting tool launched for real-estate

AI CityXchange08 May 2026

As more US cities implement building performance standards, Bright Power AI helps owners forecast carbon compliance and identify plans to meet carbon goals.

Cop31 Presidency outlines vision for resilient, people-centred cities

Cop31 Presidency outlines vision for resilient, people-centred cities

Climate action08 May 2026

The Presidency says the November conference being held in Antalya will be “a platform for solutions” and one which will “turn words into concrete results”.

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The AI tool senses issues, decides actions, and continuously improves asset performance to support transition toward human-centric autonomous buildings.

Dublin engages students in air quality and active travel

Primary school students have taken part in the Sensor Inspector, a citizen science programme focused on traffic monitoring, air quality and active travel.

Buffalo breaks ground on Middle Main Streetscape Project

The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, green infrastructure, beautification, and quality of life along one of Buffalo’s most important corridors.

Campaign tackles decline of UK traffic signal infrastructure

Stuck on Red aims to raise awareness at all levels of the risks associated with continued under-investment, and benefits of modernising traffic management tech.

NYC Transit Tech Lab announces 2026 project partners

Challenges are focusing on technologies designed to help the transit agencies improve infrastructure management, modernise data, and update workflow processes.

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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 ...

Connected video and sensors for greener urban livingSponsored by Axis Communications

Intelligent video sensors and AI are altering how cities manage sustainability. Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee at Axis ...

How cities can get ahead with AI-enabled traffic managementSponsored by ST Engineering

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 platformsSponsored by ST Engineering

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 ...

Cities Climate Action Summit 2025: Meet the exhibitor – Ecosystem Informatics (ESI)Sponsored by Ecosystem Informatics (ESI)

Dr Shirook Ali, Founder and CEO of Ecosystem Informatics (ESI), explains what the climate tech firm will be bringing to ...

From smog to solutions: The case for cleaner air in our cities

Mete Coban, deputy mayor of London for energy and environment, and Jane Burston, CEO of the Clean Air Fund, discuss the ...

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 ...

A water-secure future: cost-effective and sustainable smart metering at scaleSponsored by ST Engineering

Chong Liang Ming, Head of Smart Utilities, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how water advanced metering ...

How satellite data can help cities battle climate changeSponsored article

Francesco Amato of Latitudo 40 explains how cities can harness the power of satellite imagery analysis and AI to ...

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: Latitudo 40

Latitudo 40 sits at the convergence of satellite imagery analysis and AI and will demonstrate the vital role satellite ...

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: SSE Energy Solutions

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

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More with less: designing lean cities to bolster resilience

More with less: designing lean cities to bolster resilience

Bridging the data gap in urban climate design

Bridging the data gap in urban climate design

Climate risk, equity and growth: Austin’s model for urban resilience

Climate risk, equity and growth: Austin’s model for urban resilience

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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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White Paper: The intelligent city stack – digital twins, AI and sovereign urban infrastructure