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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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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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The latest news on inclusivity in smart city projects across the world.

Sunderland ensures every resident can thrive in a digital world
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Sunderland ensures every resident can thrive in a digital world

Inclusivity26 Mar 2026
The new strategy includes improving access to affordable internet, data and devices, building skills and confidence, and ensuring services are inclusive.
Digital Dubai launches senior citizens track
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Digital Dubai launches senior citizens track

Inclusivity11 Feb 2026
Digital Dubai and the Community Development Authority are enhancing digital quality of life for seniors as part of the Digital Balance Initiative for Families.
Smart cities challenge creates tomorrow’s digital leaders
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Smart cities challenge creates tomorrow’s digital leaders

People and skills07 Jan 2026
Netcompany and Ahead Partnership’s challenge equipped young people with skills around the design of inclusive, sustainable and tech-enabled future cities.
Urban Transformation Summit spurs action to reimagine cities
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Urban Transformation Summit spurs action to reimagine cities

News31 Oct 2025
Announcements at the WEF Summit included news of the first cohort for a global coalition dedicated to advancing high-quality, people-centred urban development.
Sunderland expands hub network to boost digital inclusion
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Sunderland expands hub network to boost digital inclusion

Inclusivity31 Oct 2025
The seven new hubs have been established in communities with significant digital needs in the UK city, while five existing hubs have been strengthened.
Smart City Expo World Congress announces 2025 keynotes
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Smart City Expo World Congress announces 2025 keynotes

News03 Oct 2025
Fourteenth edition of the event will bring together more than 600 global experts to share strategies, tech and projects that are driving urban transformation.
Philadelphia kicks off Power Up tour to close digital divide
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Philadelphia kicks off Power Up tour to close digital divide

Inclusivity07 May 2025
Citywide Power Up Tour will visit 10 districts throughout the year, setting up pop-up events and addressing digital exclusion by giving away free laptops.
Documentary shows how Cleveland is bridging its digital divide
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Documentary shows how Cleveland is bridging its digital divide

Inclusivity04 Mar 2025
Produced by DigitalC, it chronicles the first year of a four-year plan to connect Cleveland residents to high-speed home internet and digital skills training.
UK Government launches Digital Inclusion Action Plan
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UK Government launches Digital Inclusion Action Plan

Inclusivity26 Feb 2025
Plan includes funding that will empower mayors and other local leaders to develop local solutions for the most digitally excluded groups in their areas.
San Diego plan zeros in on internet access and digital equity
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San Diego plan zeros in on internet access and digital equity

Inclusivity06 Dec 2024
Master plan analyses the city’s digital divide to make recommendations on expanding broadband access and affordability with a focus on underserved communities.

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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.

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.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

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

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

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.

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

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

Trend Series
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

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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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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