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Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

SmartCitiesWorld webinar will explore how local authorities can strengthen workforce decision-making by combining unified data, agentic AI and secure digital foundations.
OnDemand Panel Discussion: Resilient infrastructure – planning, prioritising and protecting critical assets

OnDemand Panel Discussion: Resilient infrastructure – planning, prioritising and protecting critical assets

In this SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026 virtual panel discussion, discover how cities can move towards a more strategic, risk-based approach to infrastructure resilience.

Special Reports

How Glasgow became an urban climate action leader on the world stage

How Glasgow became an urban climate action leader on the world stage

Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, explains how leadership, courage and community have combined to make the city a global superpower of local climate action, as she prepares to step down following nine years at the helm.
Why resilient cities must also be regenerative and restorative

Why resilient cities must also be regenerative and restorative

Professor Lily Kong, President of Singapore Management University, explores how cities can move beyond resilience to become regenerative, restorative and sensitive to the needs of their communities.

Smart Cities Reports

Podcasts

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

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.
Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 30 – Norfolk: building coastal resilience before the storm

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 30 – Norfolk: building coastal resilience before the storm

Blending green and grey infrastructure with innovative solutions like 3D printed reefs, discover how the City of Norfolk is tackling its coastal challenges head on.

Opinions

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: Meet the exhibitor – Ecomondo

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: Meet the exhibitor – Ecomondo

Ecomondo discusses the priorities shaping healthier, more sustainable cities and explains why the SmartCitiesWorld Summit offers a valuable platform for sharing practical solutions and building new connections.

Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how the island city-state of Singapore is further building its reputation as one of the smartest nations in the world in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

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

Latest Summit Speakers
(22-26 June)

Latest Webinar

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinars
SmartCitiesWorld webinar will explore how local authorities can strengthen workforce decision-making by combining unified data, agentic AI and secure digital foundations.

Latest Podcast

Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

Podcasts
Re-join our in-depth conversation with Professor Jung Hoon Lee, exploring how AI is moving from pilots to real-world impact in cities worldwide.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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

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

How Dublin is moving from AI curiosity to capability

How Dublin is moving from AI curiosity to capability

Special Reports
Ahead of the next AI CityXchange workshop in Dublin, Alan Murphy, Regional Manager at Smart Dublin, discusses where AI can genuinely add value, and where caution is required.
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Digital twins

A digital twins is a virtual representation of a physical product, service, or asset. It can be a digital replica of an individual object, such as a vehicle or building, but can also be extended to larger scales, such as entire cities. Here are just some of the latest stories, opinions on digital twins.

Smart island enters next development phase
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Smart island enters next development phase

Digital twins09 Mar 2026
Ambassadori Island Batumi in the Black Sea region is working with Arup to implement a smart city framework that integrates advanced digital infrastructure.
Industrial park deploys cognitive digital twin
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Industrial park deploys cognitive digital twin

Digital twins13 Jan 2026
Great Plains Industrial Park and Kansas Proving Grounds in Southeast Kansas is using the technology to transform itself into an AI-enabled innovation ecosystem.
Rome crowned Smart City of 2025 at Barcelona Expo
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Rome crowned Smart City of 2025 at Barcelona Expo

News06 Nov 2025
Judges at the World Smart City Awards gala said Rome’s visionary strategy is leveraging data, 5G and digital twins to enhance urban governance, improve public services and build resilience.
Dutch utility builds one of Europe’s largest smart water networks
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Dutch utility builds one of Europe’s largest smart water networks

Water30 Oct 2025
To meet rising demand, Brabant Water is deploying a digital twin and smart metering with a view to building a more efficient, resilient drinking water system.
Bentley Systems announces infrastructure awards finalists
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Bentley Systems announces infrastructure awards finalists

Digital twins06 Aug 2025
The awards celebrate the achievements of engineers and project teams in advancing infrastructure for better quality of life through digital innovation.
Gibraltar deploys simulation tool for net-zero buildings
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Gibraltar deploys simulation tool for net-zero buildings

Climate action10 Jun 2025
Modelling tool by IES will provide granular insight on net-zero energy buildings in one of Europe’s most space-constrained and air-conditioning reliant nations.
How resilient is your city’s infrastructure?
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How resilient is your city’s infrastructure?

News08 Apr 2025
SmartCitiesWorld is conducting a survey in association with Bentley Systems exploring the use of digital technologies to strengthen infrastructure resilience.
Satellite project aims to transform global mapping and digital twins
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Satellite project aims to transform global mapping and digital twins

Digital twins03 Mar 2025
Marble Visions initiates development of a 3D earth observation satellite system in joint venture with NTT Data, Pasco Corporation and Canon Electronics.
Smart floating infrastructure aims to accelerate net zero goals
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Smart floating infrastructure aims to accelerate net zero goals

Sustainable development goals25 Nov 2024
Scalable Smart Hubs infrastructure solution has been launched to accelerate decarbonisation across ports, harbours, waterways, and the industries they support.
Combining digital twins and drones for emergency preparedness
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Combining digital twins and drones for emergency preparedness

Digital twins07 Dec 2023
How Lincolnshire Resilience Forum is using geospatial technology and image recognition and drone software to improve understanding of potential catastrophes.

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How TfL plans to further boost sustainability and resilience

The updated plan sets out more than 70 actions, including those to help adapt the transport network to keep London moving in the face of a changing climate.

TfGM partners to build Apple Wallet travel card

The integration brings secure, one-tap travel to a pass used by more than 50,000 young people in Manchester and creates scope for wider digital ticketing.

Small cell tech boosts phone signal in Canterbury city centre

Small cell deployment will boost connectivity for residents, businesses and visitors in the UK city, providing O2 customers with a reliable mobile experience.

How smarter grids could save Europe €10.6bn

The study, Electricity Grids in Europe, says €24.7bn in electricity distribution grid investment would be required by 2030 to accommodate projected EV growth.

Innovation lab to trial AI tools in partnership with cities

New initiative combines deep industry expertise and hands-on customer insight to reimagine how AI can solve local governments’ biggest operational challenges.

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.

Guest Opinions

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Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how the island city-state of Singapore is further building its reputation as one of the smartest nations in the world in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

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

Latest Summit Speakers
(22-26 June)

Latest Webinar

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinars
SmartCitiesWorld webinar will explore how local authorities can strengthen workforce decision-making by combining unified data, agentic AI and secure digital foundations.

Latest Podcast

Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

Podcasts
Re-join our in-depth conversation with Professor Jung Hoon Lee, exploring how AI is moving from pilots to real-world impact in cities worldwide.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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

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

How Dublin is moving from AI curiosity to capability

How Dublin is moving from AI curiosity to capability

Special Reports
Ahead of the next AI CityXchange workshop in Dublin, Alan Murphy, Regional Manager at Smart Dublin, discusses where AI can genuinely add value, and where caution is required.
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Research

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

How the convergence of sovereign urban intelligence infrastructure, digital twins and AI can help cities support decision-making and achieve better outcomes.
Insight Report: City as a system – linking edge intelligence and digital twins for better urban life
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Insight Report: City as a system – linking edge intelligence and digital twins for better urban life

How edge computing, AI and digital twins can combine to improve community outcomes and inclusivity as well as build resilience
White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities
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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.
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