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

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

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 – 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

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)

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)

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

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.

22 - 26 June 2026: Find out more

Latest City Profile

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 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

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 Summit Speakers
(22-26 June)

Sherelle Fairweather

Digital Strategy Lead

Manchester’s Digital Strategy

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Liz St Louis

Smart City Director

Sunderland City Council

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Julie Foley OBE

Director of Flood Risk Strategy & Adaptation

Environment Agency

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Mark Wheeler

CIO

Montgomery County

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Lord Marvin Rees OBE

Former Mayor

Bristol City Council

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Cllr Susan Aitken

Leader

Glasgow City Council

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John Moran

Mayor

Limerick City and County Council

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Matjaž Rakovec

Mayor

City of Kranj

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Erin Mendenhall

Mayor

Salt Lake City

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Julia King

The Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS

House of Lords

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Latest Podcast

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

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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ITS World Congress 2026

Mon 19-Oct-202608:30

Gangneung Olympic Park

The world’s largest Intelligent Transport Systems event, widely known as the ‘Transport Olympics’, will be held in Gangneung from October 19 to 23, 2026, featuring a wide array of programs and global participation.

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Smart City Expo World Congress - Barcelona 2026

Tue 3-Nov-202609:00

Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona

Smart City Expo World Congress is the world’s biggest event for cities and urban innovation. Every year, they gather leaders from global companies, governments and organisations to move cities towards a better future.

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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.

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