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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

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.

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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 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 Summit Speakers
(22-26 June)

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.

Greenfield sites

The latest news on greenfield sites where smart city projects/technology are in use.

New York City launches urban forest plan
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New York City launches urban forest plan

Climate action23 Apr 2026
The comprehensive framework aims to protect the existing canopy, expand tree planting, and cultivate long-term stewardship across public and private land.
Companies partner to create connected neighbourhoods in Abu Dhabi
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Companies partner to create connected neighbourhoods in Abu Dhabi

Planning and redevelopment04 Sep 2025
TAQA Distribution and Aldar have signed a strategic agreement to enhance utility delivery and digital innovation across new communities.
Aurigo unveils AI planning solution for infrastructure owners
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Aurigo unveils AI planning solution for infrastructure owners

AI and Machine Learning16 Jul 2025
Capital planning solution aimed at data centre development is purpose-built to support high-impact, upstream decision-making that drives long-term investment.
Jacobs appointed partner for Indian industrial smart cities
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Jacobs appointed partner for Indian industrial smart cities

Greenfield sites03 Jul 2025
Cities will feature pre-built base infrastructure to accelerate development and support walk-to-work concepts, promoting sustainable industrial operations.
Report: circular cities key to Europe's economy, environment
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Report: circular cities key to Europe's economy, environment

Planning and redevelopment17 Jul 2024
A new report, titled ’Building Prosperity’, recommends six strategies to bolster circular principles in building and developing towns and cities across Europe.
Neom launches sustainable food company
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Neom launches sustainable food company

Sustainable development goals11 Dec 2023
Topian aims to redefine food production, distribution, and consumption through food solutions across five vertical pillars, including climate-proof agriculture.
Neom announces investments in future land and sea travel
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Neom announces investments in future land and sea travel

Connected and autonomous vehicles26 Oct 2023
Neom is investing in autonomous driving company Pony.ai and electric seaglider company Regent to advance plans for zero-emission, multimodal transport.
Neom launches digital communications facility and data centre
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Neom launches digital communications facility and data centre

4G and 5G19 Jul 2023
Located in Oxagon, it will enhance current and future digital connectivity, security and network resilience to meet the growing demands of the Neom region.
Built environment must collaborate on climate action
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Built environment must collaborate on climate action

Climate action11 Jul 2023
IStructE urges architects, engineers and designers to create the built environment in a different way and use new material more sparingly and prioritise reuse.
Neom secures funding for Sindalah and shares vision for The Line
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Neom secures funding for Sindalah and shares vision for The Line

Greenfield sites16 May 2023
With SAR 3bn in financing from the Riyad Bank, the island development of Sindalah marks the first Neom region to be successfully financed with bank debt.

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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.

OnDemand WEBINAR: Leverage digital twins to optimise municipal operations

Find out how to unify municipal water systems and provide complete visibility of the entire water cycle, from source to reclamation and customised for each stakeholder’s unique needs.

OnDemand WEBINAR: Blockchain for smart city cybersecurity and data monetisation

Blockchain technology could be a real game-changer for smart cities, enabling increased cybersecurity and new revenue streams.

Dassault Systèmes to demonstrate 3D at World Cities Summit

Industrial change is taking place at many levels with the emergence of smart products, 3D printing and automation

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

Preparing tomorrow’s city and utility workforce, today

AVEVA’s Douglas Nunez discusses how cloud based learning is quickly and cost-effectively upskilling the utilities sector
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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.
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SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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City Profiles

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore
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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
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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.

Research

Insight Report: Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of cities
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Insight Report: Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of cities

How the latest generation of connected urban infrastructure is changing the face of our cities and laying the foundation for the future of urban environments with case studies from Paris, Espoo, Leuven and Ontario.
White Paper: The Promise of Connected Vehicle Data
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White Paper: The Promise of Connected Vehicle Data

Vehicle data is your smart city’s ticket to a better safer and cleaner mobility experience. The report shines a light on the powerful impact that data is already having on smart city implementation.
Insight Report: What can we learn from new cities?  
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Insight Report: What can we learn from new cities?  

Why what goes on under the ground is as important as what happens above it if we are to realise the benefits of smart urban living.
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