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.

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The latest news on climate change concerning smart city projects across the world.

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.

AI solution aims to help utilities and cities tackle flood risk

AI solution aims to help utilities and cities tackle flood risk

AI CityXchange24 Apr 2026

Flood IQ from Jacobs uses advanced AI to turn water and drainage data into actionable intelligence for preparedness, response and long-term resilience planning.

National Grid utilises AI to combat rising wildfire risk

National Grid utilises AI to combat rising wildfire risk

AI and Machine Learning03 Dec 2025

National Grid will deploy advanced AI technology that identifies and prevents wildfire risks across its electric transmission and distribution networks.

Climavision closes weather visibility gaps with private radar

Climavision closes weather visibility gaps with private radar

Climate action22 Sep 2025

The weather technology company is expanding its private radar network into 15 states and is on track to fill nearly 200 weather observation gaps across the US.

Pavegen chosen for Cyberport 5 smart city expansion in Hong Kong

Pavegen chosen for Cyberport 5 smart city expansion in Hong Kong

Climate action30 Jul 2025

The UK company will install two kinetic energy arrays outside the new 10-storey smart building at Cyberport with footstep-powered clean energy generated.

How AI is being used to make solar energy more visible

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Solar power22 Jul 2025

UK Power Networks and Open Climate Fix partner to use machine learning to estimate rooftop capacity not captured by the grid to better predict energy flows.

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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.

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Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

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Delve into how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.

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

Latest Podcast

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.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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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