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Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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

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

Explore how data and AI are being used in urban transport networks to support planning, day-to-day operations, and improve outcomes for communities and passengers.

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 – 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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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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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.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
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.

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 Webinar

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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

Latest Podcast

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.
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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.

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Latest news on smart city projects tackling energy and climate change - one of the most pressing issue of our age. We cover air quality, smart grids, solar and wind & water power, renewable energy and working towards meeting sustainable development goals.

City of London completes lido solar installation project
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City of London completes lido solar installation project

Solar power15 May 2026by SmartCitiesWorld news team
The panels will power the Hampstead Heath lido systems, saving more than 11.5 tonnes of carbon emissions a year – equivalent to powering 15 average-sized homes.
Smart City Expo 2026 to have special focus on housing
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Smart City Expo 2026 to have special focus on housing

It will also host the new Terra50 exhibition space that will unveil top 50 global solutions yielding the best sustainability results to date in the urban field.
Nearly two-thirds of cities hit by extreme weather risk
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Climate action13 May 2026

Nearly two-thirds of cities hit by extreme weather risk

CDP data reveals 35 per cent of companies recognise extreme weather as a material financial risk, but 62 per cent of cities, states and regions are impacted.
Pasadena Ridge to install 300 solar-powered streetlights
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Pasadena Ridge to install 300 solar-powered streetlights

Pasco County’s new Pasadena Ridge development is to install 300 new solar-powered streetlights to provide residents with enhanced safety and power reliability.
Can personal devices help cities tackle air quality issues?
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Air quality12 May 2026

Can personal devices help cities tackle air quality issues?

Research reveals pollution exposure can occur during spikes city monitors miss and are often associated with commuting, cooking or hyperlocal traffic patterns.
Report establishes carbon baseline for England’s roads
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Road travel12 May 2026

Report establishes carbon baseline for England’s roads

Report by the Carbon Leadership Programme aims to help highway authorities save money and increase efficiency by identifying how to reduce carbon emissions.
Brazil celebrates progress of Mutirão climate programme
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Climate action11 May 2026

Brazil celebrates progress of Mutirão climate programme

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.
Ann Arbor utility begins solar and storage pilot programme
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Solar power08 May 2026

Ann Arbor utility begins solar and storage pilot programme

Project is a first-of-its-kind pilot led by a US City-owned utility to purchase and deploy residential solar and battery systems for behind-the-meter energy use.
AI carbon-forecasting tool launched for real-estate
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AI CityXchange08 May 2026

AI carbon-forecasting tool launched for real-estate

As more US cities implement building performance standards, Bright Power AI helps owners forecast carbon compliance and identify plans to meet carbon goals.
Cop31 Presidency outlines vision for resilient, people-centred cities
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Climate action08 May 2026

Cop31 Presidency outlines vision for resilient, people-centred cities

The Presidency says the November conference being held in Antalya will be “a platform for solutions” and one which will “turn words into concrete results”.

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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

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.

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.

Never fear, Watson is here!

Currently, the average data breach takes organisations an average of 201 days to identify and an average of 70 days to contain

Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
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.

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 Webinar

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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

Latest Podcast

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.
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland
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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
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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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid
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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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White Paper: The intelligent city stack – digital twins, AI and sovereign urban infrastructure

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

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

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.

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OnDemand Webinar: Getting your data strategy right for smarter sites and safer operations
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OnDemand Webinar: Getting your data strategy right for smarter sites and safer operations

Discover the crucial role industrial sites are playing in shaping safety, resilience, and service continuity for continued city connectivity.
OnDemand Webinar: How sensors, AI, and digital twins can shape the future of urban transport
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OnDemand Webinar: How sensors, AI, and digital twins can shape the future of urban transport

Delve into the how the convergence of visual sensors, digital twins and artificial intelligence are revolutionising urban mobility.
OnDemand COP30 Webinar: Unlocking climate finance: building city capacity and partnerships
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OnDemand COP30 Webinar: Unlocking climate finance: building city capacity and partnerships

Discover how cities can expand their fiscal and institutional capacity to attract and manage climate finance. This session explores the role of digital tools for tracking and reporting, data platforms for transparency, and innovative approaches that allow cities to unlock new sources of investment.
OnDemand COP30 Webinar: Powering the future: energy innovation for people and planet
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OnDemand COP30 Webinar: Powering the future: energy innovation for people and planet

With speakers from the City of Toronto and CReDO, this session examines how cities are creating energy systems that are both innovative and people-centred. It highlights how digital tools, IoT-enabled efficiency platforms, and AI optimisation are driving progress, alongside community-focused initiatives that ensure inclusivity in the transition.
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