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OnDemand Panel Discussion (20 Jan): Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion: AI for personalised government services – building trust and inclusivity in cities

Join city and industry experts to explore how AI is enabling more personalised, accessible, and trusted government services, and uncover practical strategies for responsible AI adoption that benefits all citizens. Hear from Manchester City Council and the City of Tampere.

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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.

A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

Discover how this year’s Cities Climate Action Summit puts the spotlight on the switch to clean and renewable energy, and the importance of energy-efficiency.

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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

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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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.

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Beyond video: how cameras as IoT sensors are changing city safety operationsSponsored by Axis Communications

Andrea Sorri of Axis Communications explains how AI can be used to maximise insights from existing infrastructure and enable cities to avoid the costs of deploying new sensors.

Building smarter cities: scaling sustainability and efficiency with smart city platformsSponsored by ST Engineering

ST Engineering’s Richard Ng explains how integrated smart city platforms can support cities in becoming more sustainable and efficient at the scale that is right for them.

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Luke Antoniou

Senior Editor

Smart Cities World

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United Kingdom

Email address

lukea@smartcitiesworld.net

Website

www.smartcitiesworld.net

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About Luke Antoniou

Luke has been reporting on the implementation of smart technologies that benefit citizens and the public sector since 2017.

He has a particularly keen interest in smart and sustainable mobility and its role in influencing the decisions of urban planners, citizens and governments alike.

As rapid urbanisation continues, he keeps his finger on the pulse of the myriad urban challenges facing local and central governments, making new connections in the public and private sectors and finding new angles from which to cover the latest smart city developments around the world.

Recent Articles

Beyond illumination: the new ROI of streetlighting for modern cities

Special Reports

Chris Lucero, director of design and technology at The Connective, explains how the evolution of smart streetlighting can provide previously unseen ROI for multiple city departments.

Manchester’s digital journey: from strategy to action

Inclusivity

Discover how Manchester is turning its digital ambitions into action through a people-centred approach that blends social purpose with technical innovation.

Seattle’s responsible AI plan: what cities should know

AI and Machine Learning

Discover how Seattle’s new AI plan sets a new standard for responsible, equitable, and innovative use of artificial intelligence in city government.

Australia's national climate risk assessment – what does it mean for cities?

Climate action

The Australian government’s long-anticipated climate risk assessment has arrived, but what’s the outlook and what does it mean for city governments and communities?

Podcast: Edge AI – powering next-generation smart cities

Podcasts

Tune in for the latest SmartCitiesWorld podcast to discover how edge AI is transforming cities, featuring PNY Technologies’ Youssef Nadiri as our expert guest.

How competition shapes the future of urban innovation

Special Reports

Jennifer Sanders of North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) explains how the second Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge at SCEWC is levelling up in 2025.

How data and digital can propel UK cities and industry to new heights

Special Reports

Justin Anderson, Managing Director for Data and Digital at Connected Places Catapult, explains how a new role for him coincides with national and local innovation priorities, and how to make good on the potential of devolution.

Dialogue, partnership, community: putting people first in urban innovation

Special Reports

Raffaele Gareri, founder and partner Urban Innovators Global and former CDO of Rome, explains why innovation in cities must begin with people, and how to deliver the best outcomes to communities through innovation projects.

How unity and investment are driving Oklahoma City’s growth

Special Reports

Mayor David Holt of Oklahoma City explains how political agreement and tolerance has helped create a city and community that ensures investment in its future is paramount.

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Address

United Kingdom

Email address

lukea@smartcitiesworld.net

Website

www.smartcitiesworld.net

Interests

Buildings - Commercial, Buildings - Public, Buildings - Residential, Connectivity - Devices, Connectivity - Networks, Connectivity - Platforms, Connectivity - Sensors, Data - Analytics, Data - Data Centres, Data - Security, Energy - Batteries, Energy - Lighting, Energy - Renewables, Energy - Smart Grid & Distribution, Governance - Legal, Governance - Open Data, Governance - Planning, Governance - Policy Making, Governance - Public/Private Partnership, Transport - Airports, Transport - Ports, Transport - Rail, Transport - Roads

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