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

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

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.

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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.

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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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How cities can own their data and their future with sovereign AISponsored by PNY Technologies

Tune into the SmartCitiesWorld podcast to understand the world of sovereign AI for cities, featuring PNY Technologies’ Youssef Nadiri as our expert guest.

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.

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.

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AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

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The latest news on health and social care where smart city projects/technology are in use.

SilverRide meets paratransit needs in San Mateo County

SilverRide meets paratransit needs in San Mateo County

Inclusivity19 Mar 2026

SilverRide will operate both ambulatory and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, delivering supplemental service to Redi-Wheels riders across San Mateo County.

Proposals selected for US advanced air mobility pilot

Proposals selected for US advanced air mobility pilot

Air Travel11 Mar 2026

Eight pilot projects announced by Federal Aviation Administration will create one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft.

Phoenix passes ‘robust’ updated heat response plan

Phoenix passes ‘robust’ updated heat response plan

Climate action02 Mar 2026

The City Council reports that increased awareness continues to make a measurable difference in keeping residents and communities safe during extreme heat.

Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive city

Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive city

News04 Feb 2026

Renewed framework will guide the City’s work in embedding health and social sustainability across planning, programmes, services and infrastructure delivery.

Colorado launches ehealth innovation challenge

Colorado launches ehealth innovation challenge

Health and social care23 Jan 2026

Colorado is looking for solutions to increase interoperability and analysis of health and health-related data across agencies, organisations and jurisdictions.

Charlotte seeks early-stage health innovation start-ups

Charlotte seeks early-stage health innovation start-ups

Health and social care14 Jan 2026

The City of Charlotte is partnering with Advocate Health to launch gBETA Charlotte Health, the region’s first health innovation pre-accelerator programme.

Mission Control launched for the Physical AI era

Mission Control launched for the Physical AI era

Digital twins07 Jan 2026

Terbine’s Mission Control system is designed to manage the complexity of autonomous systems at scale and ensure humans are kept in the loop in smart cities.

Incheon to showcase smart city solutions at CES 2026

Incheon to showcase smart city solutions at CES 2026

News05 Jan 2026

Companies from Incheon Free Economic Zone in South Korea have been recognised in the annual consumer electronics and IT exhibition awards in Las Vegas.

Barcelona pilots technology to tackle challenges of ageing

Barcelona pilots technology to tackle challenges of ageing

Health and social care12 Dec 2025

The latest edition of The Proactive City challenge called for entries that respond to society’s gradual ageing and to promote a more inclusive and caring city.

Isle of Man seeks tech entrepreneurs to transform healthcare

Isle of Man seeks tech entrepreneurs to transform healthcare

Health and social care02 Dec 2025

Winners will receive extended access to a dynamic network of mentors, potential investors and regulatory guidance enabling them to further develop their solutions.

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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.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

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

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Engineering healthier cities through smart technology

Dennis Dokter, Smart Cities Lead at Nexus, explores how technologies like digital twins can translate into tangible ...

The technology helping hospitals shape the future of digital healthcareSponsored by Huawei

Libby Plummer explains how new technology is creating a new digital future for hospitals that will deliver better care ...

Towards a caring commuter culture in Singapore

Andy Thompson of Go-Ahead Singapore explains how the transport provider is ensuring it provides journeys that work for ...

Realising the future of intelligent educationSponsored article

SmartCitiesWorld talks to Thomas Xu, Huawei about the need to accelerate the digital journey of the education industry.

The road ahead for machine learningSponsored by Cloudera

Michael Ger, managing director, manufacturing and automotive, Cloudera, explains why the data-intensive processes ...

Think Tank: When the sea swallows your cities

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, a grim warning is issued about the risk of ...

Think Tank: Cities on the frontline and lessons for a resilient recovery

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question ’how can I build resilience for ...

We built this city (on LPWAN)

The interoperability offered with LPWAN networks enables the benefits of a truly smart city environment to be shared by ...

Think tank: Sex(ism) and the city

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question of whether our cities are truly ...

Reviving smart cities with edge computing and 5G

How can edge computing and 5G help cities rebuild post Covid? Two executives from Wipro explain how.

Smart waste, an opportunity cities should not trashSponsored by Paradox Engineering

Embracing smart waste will lead to healthier, more efficient and prettier cities, writes Gianni Minnetti, CEO of ...

Jointly building a smart city helps us all enjoy better urban livesSponsored by Huawei

Closed ecosystems mean limited choices, limited innovation, limited success, writes York Yuekun.

Think tank: why 5G is not the cure all for economy recovery

In the latest in our series of opinions from SCW board members, Libellium CEO Alicia Asín argues we shouldn’t be ...

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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

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Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

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

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

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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

Podcasts

Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

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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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Free flows: New Jersey turns to AI to safeguard water quality

Free flows: New Jersey turns to AI to safeguard water quality

Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

Using the fourth space to help cities cope with Covid-19

Using the fourth space to help cities cope with Covid-19

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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.

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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.

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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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