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.

OnDemand Webinar: Getting your data strategy right for smarter sites and safer operations

Discover the crucial role industrial sites are playing in shaping safety, resilience, and service continuity for continued city connectivity.

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

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.

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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.

Podcast: Building resilient cities: trustworthy AI, digital twins, and urban innovation at YII 2025Sponsored by Bentley Systems

SmartCitiesWorld speaks with Bentley Systems leaders about unleashing AI and digital twins to drive innovation, resilience, and people-first progress in the world’s cities.

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

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Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

Digital Leaders CEO Giuliano Liguori highlights Italy as an example and warning that pushing ahead with smart city plans should ensure access for the worst off, on an individual and municipal level, as top priority.

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Webinar (27 Nov): How sensors, AI, and digital twins can shape the future of urban transport

On-Demand Webinars28 Nov 2025

Delve into the how the convergence of visual sensors, digital twins and artificial intelligence are revolutionising urban mobility.

Webinar: Getting your data strategy right for smarter sites and safer operations

On-Demand Webinars19 Nov 2025

Discover the crucial role industrial sites are playing in shaping safety, resilience, and service continuity for continued city connectivity.

COP30 Webinar: Unlocking climate finance: building city capacity and partnerships

On-Demand Webinars14 Nov 2025

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.

Trend Report Panel Discussion: Exploring digital twins and the metaverse for smart cities

On-Demand Webinars18 Sep 2025

Watch this SmartCitiesWorld and BizzTech panel discussion where industry leaders and experts will delve into the transformative potential of metaverse and digital twin technologies for urban development.

Webinar: How edge AI is transforming city operations and services

On-Demand Webinars02 Jul 2025

Watch this webinar to discover how edge AI applications are coming to cities and supporting positive outcomes across mobility, lighting, and safety.

Webinar: Cities Climate Action Weeks: A global movement with local impact

On-Demand Webinars19 Jun 2025

Inspired by London, find out how Baku, Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok and Prague are creating their own Climate Action Weeks to drive ambitious local change - and are helping to build a powerful global movement.

Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

On-Demand Webinars11 Dec 2023

SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia.

OnDemand Webinar: Unlocking the future of cities with digital twins

On-Demand Webinars21 Nov 2023

We explore the potential for digital twins to disrupt the status quo for city planners and administrators. Our expert speakers will delve into how city authorities can harness this innovative technology to create digital realities, providing them with a holistic view of their urban landscapes. We will guide you through the key concepts and practical applications of digital twins in city management.

Webinar: Creating Smart Cities with an outcome-driven computer vision and edge strategy

Webinar: Creating Smart Cities with an outcome-driven computer vision and edge strategy

On-Demand Webinars04 Jul 2023

Broadcasting live from the Dell Technologies Innovation Labs, in this interactive session, you will learn how the Dell Technologies Customer Solution Centers can minimize risk and accelerate implementation of a solution that delivers better quality insights faster.

Panel Debate (28 March): The use of data and connectivity in more liveable, safer cities - ondemand

Panel Debate (28 March): The use of data and connectivity in more liveable, safer cities - ondemand

On-Demand Webinars29 Mar 2023

CTO at City of Peachtree Corners and Chief of Civic Innovation & Technology at City of Louisville join a panel of experts from across the urban landscape to share their successes and their knowledge in working with connected and connective technologies in the real world.

Webinar: Can Air Quality and Environmental Sensors improve the quality of life in Smart Cities- ondemand 24 Jan 2023

On-Demand Webinars25 Jan 2023

A panel of experts, including City of Prague and IoT Laboratory of Madrid, will discuss how air quality & environmental sensors can be integrated into new/existing IoT networks and contribute to citizen-centric, safe, and climate resilient communities.

Panel Debate: How to make climate action progress in cities of all sizes

On-Demand Webinars01 Dec 2022

City of Los Angeles, Executive Officer for LA Mayor Garcetti’s Sustainability Office joins speakers from City of Toronto, C40 Cities, Signify and ClimateView to discuss creating urban environments that are resilient and sustainable for the long term.

OnDemand: Sustainable, integrated urban mobility for today and the future

On-Demand Webinars01 Jul 2022

Join experts from across the urban mobility ecosystem for a live virtual panel debate with SmartCitiesWorld to decipher the forward steps for smarter, more sustainable urban transportation networks.

OnDemand: How can we use data and technology to make our cities and places smart?

On-Demand Webinars22 Jun 2022

21 June - How can we use data to create the flourishing systems that enable places to become truly smart and positively impact individuals, society and the environment

OnDemand: The Streetlight Infrastructure…The New Face of Public Safety

On-Demand Webinars07 Jun 2022

Advancements in camera technology, AI-driven video analytics and the ubiquity of streetlight poles across cities is creating greater opportunities to improve public safety.

OnDemand: Data proliferation and enhanced connectivity for more liveable cities

On-Demand Webinars27 May 2022

In the latest SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion, a host of experts consider the data and connectivity trends that are changing the way city authorities plan services, react to incidents and develop long-term strategies based on the data made available through innovation.