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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.

Cayala: Guatemala’s private 15-minute city

Juan Carlos Lopez, CTO and Chief of the Value Management Office at Cayala, explains how agile transformation, digital infrastructure and community-led services are supporting the expansion of one of Central America’s largest private cities.

Understanding the metrics behind Sunderland’s smart city success

Sunderland’s smart city programme is delivering measurable economic, social and public-service benefits, with new research showing how long-term connectivity investment, civic leadership and trusted partnerships are turning digital ambition into real impact.

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.

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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

Securing lighting: protecting the backbone of connected cities Sponsored by Paradox Engineering

Fabio Mauri, Head of Technology Operations and Cybersecurity at Paradox Engineering, explains why cybersecurity must be built into smart lighting infrastructure to protect the connected systems and services modern cities increasingly rely on.

AI’s next stop: transforming urban transportation responsiblySponsored by Microsoft

As transport agencies turn to AI to improve services, the greatest opportunities will depend on strong data foundations, workforce readiness and responsible governance, says Microsoft’s Katherine Flesh.

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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

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Delve into how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.

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Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

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SmartCitiesWorld webinar will explore how local authorities can strengthen workforce decision-making by combining unified data, agentic AI and secure digital foundations.

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Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

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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.

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Sherelle Fairweather

Digital Strategy Lead

Manchester’s Digital Strategy

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Liz St Louis

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Sunderland City Council

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Julie Foley OBE

Director of Flood Risk Strategy & Adaptation

Environment Agency

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Mark Wheeler

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Montgomery County

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Lord Marvin Rees OBE

Former Mayor

Bristol City Council

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Cllr Susan Aitken

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John Moran

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Limerick City and County Council

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Matjaž Rakovec

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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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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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Cayala: Guatemala’s private 15-minute city

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Juan Carlos Lopez, CTO and Chief of the Value Management Office at Cayala, explains how agile transformation, digital infrastructure and community-led services are supporting the expansion of one of Central America’s largest private cities.

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Inventory shows how Seattle is reducing GHG emissions

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Inventory shows that emissions declined between 2022 and 2024, continuing a long-term trend of reducing climate pollution while the City of Seattle has grown.

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Climate action12 Jun 2026

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Derby completes inclusive mobility pilot project

Inclusivity29 May 2026

The UK city worked with Sociability and the Toyota Mobility Foundation on the multi-year project to advance the creation of accessible mobility solutions.

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The AI tool senses issues, decides actions, and continuously improves asset performance to support transition toward human-centric autonomous buildings.

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Zero-emission car clubs expand across Wales

The service is open to individuals, businesses and non-profit organisations and gives drivers affordable and convenient access to electric cars across Wales.

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Partnership between Netmore, Aarhus Vand, and Kamstrup supports digitalisation of water metering network and conservation across Denmark’s Aarhus Municipality.

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Rethinking the urban jungle through biophilic building design

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Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

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Why smart and healthy buildings will get us back to work and play – faster and happier

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How new financial models enable smart city digital transformationSponsored by AVEVA

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