Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
Discover how Sunderland is turning a strong, city‑wide data foundation into real‑world impact by using secure, scalable AI to transform planning, services, and community outcomes.
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.
Benson Tam of Venturous Group and Michael Kwok of Arup explain how innovative public and private partnerships are pushing the envelope for the future of cities.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.
In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.
Benson Tam of Venturous Group and Michael Kwok of Arup explain how innovative public and private partnerships are pushing the envelope for the future of cities.
Latitudo 40 sits at the convergence of satellite imagery analysis and AI and will demonstrate the vital role satellite data has to play in helping cities tackle the challenges of climate change.
SSE Energy Solutions will show how by leveraging the power of smart city data, cities have a key role to play in lowering carbon emissions and energy consumption and costs.
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.
Delve into how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.
Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
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.
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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Discover how Sunderland is turning a strong, city‑wide data foundation into real‑world impact by using secure, scalable AI to transform planning, services, and community outcomes.
This webinar will examine how cities can expand their fiscal and institutional capacity to attract and manage climate finance. It will explore the role of digital tools for tracking and reporting, data platforms for transparency, and innovative approaches that allow cities to unlock new sources of investment.
This session will examine how cities are creating energy systems that are both innovative and people-centred. It will highlight how digital tools, IoT-enabled efficiency platforms, and AI optimisation are driving progress, alongside community-focused initiatives that ensure inclusivity in the transition. Speakers from City of Toronto and CReDO.
Discover how Rotterdam is developing its digital twin ecosystem, the underlying technology behind it, and what lessons can be learned and applied by other cities.
Watch our webinar with Bentley Systems OnDemand to delve into the opportunities of utilising digital twin technologies in urban environments, taking a specific look at Dublin City Council’s digital twin work.
Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to explore the relationship between AI and city communities, and how these technologies can transform urban living.
Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to explore urban connectivity and its role in enhancing smart city development in 2025 and beyond.
Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to discover how AI can bring innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and reliability for utilities providers.
Join SmartCitiesWorld and Sand Technologies for our latest webinar, focusing on how Thames Water are integrating advanced digital twin technology and AI to revolutionise water management.
In this virtual session, panellists explore innovative approaches to issues such as urban planning, transportation, and public safety, with a specific focus on the role of local governments in implementing AI solutions.