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.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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The latest news on data privacy and security in smart city projects across the world.

Dubai launches AI-powered digital ecosystem to drive growth

Dubai launches AI-powered digital ecosystem to drive growth

AI CityXchange03 Apr 2026

As part of the announcement, several advanced strategic projects have also been launched that will further progress Dubai towards a fully integrated digital city.

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Dublin City Council takes part in quantum-secure comms test

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The project was delivered as part of the Smart Docklands programme of advanced tech trials and demonstrated how local authorities can strengthen cybersecurity.

British Columbia launches competitive process for clean power

British Columbia launches competitive process for clean power

AI CityXchange02 Feb 2026

The province and BC Hydro have launched a competitive process to manage rising electricity demand and support balanced development of AI and data-centre projects.

Fermaca Digital City to accelerate Mexican AI infrastructure

Fermaca Digital City to accelerate Mexican AI infrastructure

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Mexican fibre infrastructure provider Fermaca is working with the Government of Durango in Mexico and Nvidia to create a next-generation data centre campus.

City of Charlotte to host second data conference

City of Charlotte to host second data conference

Data management & software17 Nov 2025

City is inviting proposals from researchers, technologists, community leaders, and public sector professionals with a passion for using data to solve real-world challenges.

Post-quantum specialist boosts smart city cybersecurity

Post-quantum specialist boosts smart city cybersecurity

Data privacy and security14 Jul 2025

Patero is integrating its post-quantum encryption technology into Sylllego’s intelligent infrastructure platform to bolster cybersecurity for US cities.

London launches next-gen city data platform

London launches next-gen city data platform

Open data11 Jul 2025

The Data for London Library, which replaces the Datastore, aims to make it easier to use data to benefit Londoners and power smarter, AI-enabled public services.

Singapore builds trusted ecosystem for AI deployment

Singapore builds trusted ecosystem for AI deployment

AI and Machine Learning07 Jul 2025

New initiatives include the National Certification for Data Protection Trustmark, which aims to raise data protection standards, on a par with global standards.

San José launches citywide data strategy to promote equity and innovation

San José launches citywide data strategy to promote equity and innovation

Data management & software09 Jun 2025

Foundational principle of data-as-a-service makes it easier for departments to access, share, and use high-quality data to improve service coordination.

New truck data aims to improve economics and emissions

New truck data aims to improve economics and emissions

AI and Machine Learning17 Mar 2025

Freight planning product introduces industry’s most up-to-date and comprehensive truck activity insights to help power statewide and regional freight plans.

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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.

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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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Intelligent data centre networking for a smarter futureSponsored by Huawei

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The 14 pillars of a smart city

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Smart cities: Overpromised and underdelivered

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Data ownership could unleash truly smart cities

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

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Why utilities and cities make powerful partnerships

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Pioneering cities demonstrate fundamentals for PPP success

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Why enterprise networks and smart cities are more similar than you might think

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Smart cities in 2018: Tech, transportation and tough conversations

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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.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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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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Insight Report: The next generation of smart lighting for cities

Insight Report: The next generation of smart lighting for cities

This insight report charts the evolution of smart lighting as an underpinning urban infrastructure and explores how cities like Gijón are embedding next-generation lighting to support wider smart city initiatives, improving safety and connectivity.

Insight Report: Considerations for building a cyber-resilient city

Insight Report: Considerations for building a cyber-resilient city

Explore how cities can protect themselves from rising cyberthreats in this comprehensive report which outlines the key areas needed to safeguard digital infrastructures, from traffic systems to healthcare networks. Download now to learn strategies to enhance cybersecurity, prevent disruptions, and secure vital urban services.

White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

This white paper maps the end-to-end journey from data discovery to implementing complex AI models that can provide customised insight. It puts forward a blueprint for cities to use artificial intelligence to become smarter and more liveable by taking an outcomes-focused approach.