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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: going green in the built environment 

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: going green in the built environment 

The SmartCitiesWorld Summit, which takes place 26-27 June, will act as a call to action for cities to make the transformation of the built environment a central part of their climate action strategies.

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Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.
The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Smart Cities Reports
Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

Latest Trend Report

Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Trend Series
We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

Latest Webinar

OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

Webinars
This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

Latest Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast
The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast
The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.
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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

Opinions

We ask cities and industry experts from around the world to give us their opinion on smart city technology and challenges.
David Shi, President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East
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Smart cities at the heart of a digital Middle East

Internet of Things27 Sep 2022by David Shi, President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East
David Shi, President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East explains how the shift to a more digital economy across the Middle East has taken root in smart city innovation.
Fiona Duggan: Policy Lead, Ashden
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Why the UK needs a nationwide retrofit to tackle the energy crisis

Climate action13 Sep 2022by Fiona Duggan: Policy Lead, Ashden
Fiona Duggan, policy lead at climate solutions charity Ashden, explains why the UK has just two years to flood the grid with renewables and insulate millions of homes if it is to confront the climate and energy crisis.
Dr Tom Mason, Co-Founder and CEO at Bramble Energy
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A hydrogen-fuelled city – a practical reality for the UK or a pipe dream?

Opinions08 Jun 2021by Dr Tom Mason, Co-Founder and CEO at Bramble Energy
Hydrogen’s flexibility can unlock new use cases for smart cities.
Okan Geray, Strategic Planning Advisor, Smart Dubai
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Think Tank: Building Circular Cities

Opinions17 May 2021by Okan Geray, Strategic Planning Advisor, Smart Dubai
In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, we explore how we break away from the linear city model.
John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight
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Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

Opinions29 Apr 2021by John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight
John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.
Alistair Fulton: Vice President and General Manager, Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group
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We built this city (on LPWAN) 

Opinions19 Mar 2021by Alistair Fulton: Vice President and General Manager, Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group
The interoperability offered with LPWAN networks enables the benefits of a truly smart city environment to be shared by all, writes Alistair Fulton, of Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group.
Annemie Wyckmans Professor Head of NTNU Smart Sustainable Cities
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Breaking down regulatory barriers is key to achieve smarter cities

Opinions02 Nov 2020by Annemie Wyckmans Professor Head of NTNU Smart Sustainable Cities
Governments need to prioritise dynamic regulation when it comes to policy-making.
Oscar Chamat, Research and Policy Officer at the Metropolis Secretariat General
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Why World Metropolitan Day is a time to rethink the future of the city

Opinions12 Oct 2020by Oscar Chamat, Research and Policy Officer at the Metropolis Secretariat General
World Metropolitan Day is more than "just another international day", writes Oscar Chamat, Research and Policy Officer at Metropolis.
Stephen Zoegall, Director of Global Cities and Infrastructure Consulting, Accenture
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Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

Opinions24 Aug 2020by Stephen Zoegall, Director of Global Cities and Infrastructure Consulting, Accenture
Covid-19 is showing us what resilience in cities actually is, writes Stephen Zoegall, director of global cities and infrastructure consulting, Accenture.
James Bristow, SVP EMEA, Cradlepoint
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Could FWA be the answer to keeping people connected during the global pandemic?

Opinions01 Jun 2020by James Bristow, SVP EMEA, Cradlepoint
Fixed Wireless Access’s speed and flexibility could have it serve a crucial role in helping businesses and public services rebuild in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, writes James Bristow, SVP EMEA, Cradlepoint
Clint Vince: Chair of Dentons’ Smart Cities and Communities Think Tank.
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The 14 pillars of a smart city

Opinions26 Mar 2020by Clint Vince: Chair of Dentons’ Smart Cities and Communities Think Tank.
Strategies must take a holistic approach encompassing people, institutions, structures and operations, say Clint Vince, founder of Dentons’ Smart Cities and Communities Think Tank, and Jennifer Morrissey, counsel at Dentons.
Thomas Newby: COO, Tonik Energy
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The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Opinions31 Jan 2020by Thomas Newby: COO, Tonik Energy
Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.
Toby Olshanetsky: co-founder and CEO of prooV
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Less is more: Why smart technology is thriving in the suburbs

Opinions24 Jan 2020by Toby Olshanetsky: co-founder and CEO of prooV
Fast-growing neighbourhoods are the perfect testing ground for the latest connected technologies. Toby Olshanetsky, co-founder and CEO of prooV, highlights a "quiet" technological revolution.
Bill Coan: President and CEO of ITEC Entertainment
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What can theme parks teach us about smart cities?

Opinions29 Aug 2019by Bill Coan: President and CEO of ITEC Entertainment
At first glance, theme parks and smart cities may seem very different but behind the scenes, there could be a lot to learn about visitor experience and design, says Bill Coan, ITEC Entertainment.
Dr John Naylon: Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL)
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A smart case study for mmWave: Connecting Rzeszów

Opinions24 Sep 2018by Dr John Naylon: Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL)
The City of Rzeszów in Poland has created a blueprint for how mmWave can be leveraged to deliver 5G networks and their benefits to municipalities across the world.
Vince Warrington, Director, Protective Intelligence
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Is the IoT a trojan horse for smart cities?

Opinions27 Apr 2018by Vince Warrington, Director, Protective Intelligence
Last month, the City of Atlanta faced one of the most significant cyber-attacks mounted against a major city anywhere in the world to date. The threats to cities are only going to get worse as infrastructure becomes more connected. What action can cities take now?
David Christophe, Head of Marketing, Energy Segment, Nokia
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Keeping the water flowing (or not) in the smart city

Opinions26 Apr 2018by David Christophe, Head of Marketing, Energy Segment, Nokia
As populations across the globe skyrocket, demands for water and energy are expected to grow accordingly. David Christophe, Head of Marketing, Energy Segment, Nokia, looks at the new challenges facing cities when it comes to water management, and some of the latest solutions.
Gert Rohrmann, Technical Manager, Solutions Team, Siemens Building Technologies UK
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‘Mini cities’: The rise of tall buildings

Opinions23 Apr 2018by Gert Rohrmann, Technical Manager, Solutions Team, Siemens Building Technologies UK
As cities continue to grow, the way we construct and manage buildings has never been more critical to global economic and social development. Gert Rohrmann, Technical Manager, Solutions Team, Siemens Building Technologies UK, looks at the trends in tall buildings and the challenges these environments present.

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Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

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.

UK train station harvests kinetic energy from commuters’ footsteps

The project at Leighton Buzzard station aims to show how untapped footfall energy at transport hubs represents a real opportunity to provide sustainable energy sources.

SmartCitiesWorld to host second Cities Climate Action Summit

The in-person (London) and online event takes place 26-27 June and will convene city leaders, climate experts and organisations from around the world.

Riyadh to deploy smart pole infrastructure pilot

The project follows an agreement between Apollo International and Riyadh-based House of Invention to deploy smart poles and infrastructure across the Kingdom.

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