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.

Trend Report Webinar (19 May): How AI and data are transforming transport operations and services

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.

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.

How AI cities shape Malaysia’s digital future – and the role of the region’s first Smart City ExpoSponsored by Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur

Discover how Malaysia is leading the way in AI-powered urban innovation at the first Southeast Asian Smart City Expo in Kuala Lumpur.

Smart Cities Reports

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.

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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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The latest news on cloud and edge computing in smart city projects across the world.

Alabama Department of Transportation expands Iteris contract

Alabama Department of Transportation expands Iteris contract

Analytics31 Mar 2026

Together, ALDoT, Iteris and Here Technologies will use shared insights to proactively enhance signal timings to better facilitate traffic flow statewide.

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Hayo supports digital transformation across Rwanda

Cloud and edge computing25 Mar 2026

The digital solutions specialist aims to meet the growing demand for digital services with industry-specific solutions across mobile, govtech, IoT and cloud.

Itron teams with Nvidia to bring edge AI to the power grid

Itron teams with Nvidia to bring edge AI to the power grid

AI and Machine Learning18 Mar 2026

Companies demonstrate integration of artificial intelligence-powered Itron grid edge applications with Nvidia Jetson platform to detect faults and wildfire risk.

City of Brownsville to build smart city safety solution

City of Brownsville to build smart city safety solution

AI and Machine Learning12 Mar 2026

The solution combines technology from leading AI developers and will lay the groundwork for other use cases like traffic management and energy optimisation.

Nokia and AWS to demo agentic AI-powered network slicing at MWC

Nokia and AWS to demo agentic AI-powered network slicing at MWC

4G and 5G24 Feb 2026

AI will be used to analyse real-world data, including locations, events, traffic, incidents, and maps, enabling telcos to deliver adaptive network slicing.

Belgium Citymesh goes live with 5G Core SaaS

Belgium Citymesh goes live with 5G Core SaaS

4G and 5G19 Feb 2026

Software-as-a-service model enables telecommunication providers to build and scale networks with reduced capital investment and operational complexity.

Municipalities pilot AI-driven road infrastructure platform

Municipalities pilot AI-driven road infrastructure platform

AI and Machine Learning16 Feb 2026

geoROAD.ai is on a mission to democratise road safety technology with its AI-driven tool that identifies road and traffic safety risks before they cause harm.

Oregon transit operator launches transit signal priority tech

Oregon transit operator launches transit signal priority tech

Road travel09 Feb 2026

Faster transit signal priority seeks to enhance rider reliability and traffic flow along the Lancaster Drive corridor in Salem using cost-effective technology.

Arlington County uses AI to elevate emergency response

Arlington County uses AI to elevate emergency response

AI and Machine Learning04 Feb 2026

The Virginian county is strengthening public safety with a faster, more connected approach to emergency response using Hexagon’s public safety platform.

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The software gives utilities real-time visibility into faults throughout the distribution grid all the way to the service and secondary lines feeding homes.

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

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.

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

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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 ...

City of Ottawa: Driving the future of mobility and smart citiesSponsored by Accenture

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The interoperability offered with LPWAN networks enables the benefits of a truly smart city environment to be shared by ...

The future of public safety: why smart cities need to look to the cloud

Only truly open systems can protect a city’s citizens, argues Eagle Eye Networks Rishi Lodhia

Reviving smart cities with edge computing and 5G

How can edge computing and 5G help cities rebuild post Covid? Two executives from Wipro explain how.

Q&A: Huawei's Hong-Eng Koh on the value of digital transformationSponsored by Huawei

Hong-Eng Koh discusses how data is central to a smart city and the value technology offers.

Smart cities: Why blockchain is changing the game Sponsored by Paradox Engineering

Blockchain could help make cities more secure and generate new value. Gianni Minetti CEO, Paradox Engineering, explains ...

New energy, changing behaviour and blockchain: 5 transport predictions for 2020

Rabih Arzouni, Fujitsu UK’s CTO of transport, shares his transport predictions for the year ahead.

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SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

Urban Exchange Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

Urban Exchange Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

Podcast: Enhancing city operations through 5G, AI and data management

Podcast: Enhancing city operations through 5G, AI and data management

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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.

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.

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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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