ao link
MEMBERSHIP
Services
About
Login
Registration
My Account
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook

Webinars

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

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

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.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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.

Podcasts

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

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

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

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

Professor Jung Hoon Lee joins the SmartCitiesWorld Podcast to talk the latest Global Smart City Index, the emerging “AI super gap” between cities, and why the next phase of urban innovation depends on data platforms, AI-ready infrastructure, and effective governance.

Opinions

Citizen engagement
Citizen Security
Demographic Change
Economic Development
Health and Social Care
Inclusivity
People and Skills
Policymaking
Regulation
Resilience

Latest Summit Speakers
(22-26 June)

Most Popular

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.

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.
BECOME A MEMBER
  • Create your own public facing profile
  • Gain access to all SmartCitiesWorld content
  • Personalise your experience on SmartCitiesWorld.net
RegisterLogin

Economic Development

Inventory shows how Seattle is reducing GHG emissions
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Inventory shows how Seattle is reducing GHG emissions

Climate action27 Aug 2026
Inventory shows that emissions declined between 2022 and 2024, continuing a long-term trend of reducing climate pollution while the City of Seattle has grown.
Texas competition seeks startup solutions for city challenges
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Texas competition seeks startup solutions for city challenges

News24 Aug 2026
North Texas Connected’s new initiative takes a collaborative approach to technology as a catalyst for elevated resident services and quality of life.
Smart City Expo World Congress announces keynotes
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Smart City Expo World Congress announces keynotes

News21 Aug 2026
The leading event focused on cities and smart urban solutions takes place this year on 3-5 November in Barcelona under the theme Urban Solutions, Real Impact.
Startups chosen for Latin America mobility accelerator
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Startups chosen for Latin America mobility accelerator

Inclusivity19 Aug 2026
Toyota Mobility Foundation announces nine startups selected for the Mobility Unlimited Hub, focused on developing assistive technologies and active mobility.
UK government partners with Google to cut vapour trails
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

UK government partners with Google to cut vapour trails

AI CityXchange18 Aug 2026
Trial will use Met Office weather forecasts and Google’s artificial intelligence to suggest different flight paths for some routes over the North Atlantic.
Charlotte expands access to shared mobility options
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Charlotte expands access to shared mobility options

Inclusivity17 Aug 2026
By improving access to shared mobility, the programme aims to help connect residents to jobs, public transit, essential services and other everyday destinations.
Integrated urban smart city plan filed for Orlando Parramore
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Integrated urban smart city plan filed for Orlando Parramore

Planning and redevelopment13 Aug 2026
Green District Smart City plan includes smart hubs, a vertiport network, affordable housing, and mixed-use development to revitalise the historic community.
Latin America reaches 10,000 electric buses in operation
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Latin America reaches 10,000 electric buses in operation

Electric vehicles11 Aug 2026
Milestone is the result of the coordinated efforts of 80 cities in 13 Latam countries, which together have accelerated the electrification of their fleets.
Quantum research centre launches in Chattanooga
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Quantum research centre launches in Chattanooga

Economic Development07 Aug 2026
Established by IonQ and EPB, it claims to be the first dedicated next-gen quantum communication R&D innovation lab directly connected to a real-world network.
Ras Al Khaimah’s AI zone expands global footprint
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Ras Al Khaimah’s AI zone expands global footprint

AI CityXchange06 Aug 2026
Innovation City has signed a MoU with OneLink, strengthening the emirate’s position as a place for innovation, entrepreneurship, and international investment.

Most Popular

Sensor networks are driving the creation of connected city ecosystems

Analysis by Frost & Sullivan reveals how digitisation and advancements in Internet of Things are driving the large-scale adoption of sensor technologies for the development of smart cities.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

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.

The threat of urban canyons to autonomous vehicles

The continued growth of skyscrapers and urban infrastructure means AVs are at risk of signal black-out in cities across the world, warns UK-based AV software specialist, Oxbotica.

Programme connects Australia’s First Nations communities

Wireless Broadband Alliance’s OpenRoaming programme will provide seamless, free connectivity to Indigenous Australians through Easyweb’s community wifi project.

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.

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

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: Meet the exhibitor – Ecomondo

Ecomondo discusses the priorities shaping healthier, more sustainable cities and explains why the SmartCitiesWorld ...
READ MORE VIEWS

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.
BECOME A MEMBER
  • Build your own Industry Resource Library
  • Gain access to all SmartCitiesWorld content
  • Make the most of Industry Webinar Events
RegisterLogin

Most Popular

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.

Special Reports

City Profiles

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore
LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland
LinkedInTwitterFacebook
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
LinkedInTwitterFacebook
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.

Research

UkraineVerse: the blueprint for global regions with a lack of infrastructure
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

UkraineVerse: the blueprint for global regions with a lack of infrastructure

Discover how the UkraineVerse project is supporting reconstruction and redevelopment in Ukraine, and how the project acts as a blueprint for other underdeveloped and post-conflict regions.
Research Report: How smart is your office?
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

Research Report: How smart is your office?

SmartCitiesWorld research has found employers are turning to smart office tech to safeguard employee wellbeing.
White Paper: 5G Application Scenarios
LinkedInTwitterFacebook

White Paper: 5G Application Scenarios

185-page White Paper covering 100 scenarios across 14 major industries.
READ MORE RESEARCH

Webinar

BECOME A MEMBER
BUILD YOUR OWN
RESOURCE LIBRARY
GAIN ACCESS TO ALL
SMARTCITIESWORLD CONTENT
MAKE THE MOST OF
INFORMATIVE WEBINARS