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Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

Discover how Microsoft is working to help cities ease pressure on resource and budget with AI, from helping to reshape government processes to helping transform resident experiences.

How San José is setting an AI benchmark for other cities

Mayor Matt Mahan explains how the city is responsibly deploying AI and leading the discussion on how cities can use it to improve civic engagement, public safety, transportation, and service delivery.

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Defining the path for public service digitalisationSponsored by Huawei

Hong-Eng Koh, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist for Huawei’s Enterprise Business Group, details how to lay the critical foundations for smarter, more efficient public services.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 2: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Preview: In part two of our conversation with Monica Barone, CEO of the City of Sydney, we discover the changing nature of city relationships with citizens, how that can shape resilience and climate action, and lead to more equitable and inclusive communities.

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How AI and biometrics are shaping next-generation mobility paymentsSponsored by ST Engineering

Fuad Alsagoff, Senior Manager, Mobility Payment Systems, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how mobility payments are evolving with a new wave of technology – and how openness and inclusive services are driving adoption.

Enhancing liveability and resilience in citiesSponsored by Honeywell

Hossam El-Shoukry, smart cities engineering lead, MENA, Honeywell, explains why smart city technologies aren’t an optional extra but central to building liveable, people-centric cities.

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Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

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Fuad Alsagoff: Senior Manager, Mobility Payment Systems, Urban Solutions, ST Engineering

How AI and biometrics are shaping next-generation mobility payments

Opinions04 Nov 2025by Fuad Alsagoff: Senior Manager, Mobility Payment Systems, Urban Solutions, ST Engineering

Hossam El-Shoukry: Smart Cities Engineering Lead, MENA, Honeywell

Enhancing liveability and resilience in cities

Opinions31 Oct 2025by Hossam El-Shoukry: Smart Cities Engineering Lead, MENA, Honeywell

Hossam El-Shoukry, smart cities engineering lead, MENA, Honeywell, explains why smart city technologies aren’t an optional extra but central to building liveable, people-centric cities.

Mostafa Othman: Smart Cities Programme Director, Honeywell

Embedding intelligence: from smart to cognitive cities

Opinions31 Oct 2025by Mostafa Othman: Smart Cities Programme Director, Honeywell

Mostafa Othman, smart cities programme director, Honeywell, examines how AI is heralding a new urban intelligence where cities learn, adapt and optimise themselves in real time.

Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee: Axis Communications

Connected video and sensors for greener urban living

Opinions30 Oct 2025by Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee: Axis Communications

Intelligent video sensors and AI are altering how cities manage sustainability. Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee at Axis Communications explain how real-time data and digital twins are helping urban areas become greener and more resilient.

Ralf-Peter Schäfer: VP Product Management Traffic and Travel Information at TomTom

Data-driven mobility in cities: the role of maps and traffic data

Opinions27 Oct 2025by Ralf-Peter Schäfer: VP Product Management Traffic and Travel Information at TomTom

Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP Product Management Traffic and Travel Information at TomTom, explains how mapping data, combined with real-time and community traffic data, is driving a revolution in urban mobility.

How sensors and IoT are reshaping urban mobility

Opinions23 Oct 2025by Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee: Axis Communications

Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee from Axis Communications explain how urban mobility is becoming more proactive, efficient and safe through the use of advanced sensors, IoT and AI.

Aneek Sarker: Senior Product Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America

Using AI to reimagine infrastructure management and mobility planning

Opinions22 Oct 2025by Aneek Sarker: Senior Product Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America

Aneek Sarker, Senior Product Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, explores how AI can help cities shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive capital planning.

Andrea Sorri: Segment Development Manager, Smart Cities, Axis Communications

Beyond video: how cameras as IoT sensors are changing city safety operations

Opinions06 Oct 2025by Andrea Sorri: Segment Development Manager, Smart Cities, 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.

Dr Chong Chee Chung: Vice President, ITS Architecting, Mobility Road, Urban Solutions, ST Engineering

How cities can get ahead with AI-enabled traffic management

Opinions25 Sep 2025by Dr Chong Chee Chung: Vice President, ITS Architecting, Mobility Road, Urban Solutions, ST Engineering

Dr Chong Chee Chung, Vice President, ITS Architecting, Mobility Road, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how a combination of deep learning, computer vision and artificial neural networks are transforming urban traffic management.

Engineering healthier cities through smart technology

Opinions02 Jul 2025by Dennis Dokter: Smart Cities Lead, Nexus

Dennis Dokter, Smart Cities Lead at Nexus, explores how technologies like digital twins can translate into tangible improvements in residents’ daily lives, reshaping the fabric of urban life for better health and wellbeing.

A new chapter in digital transformation for cities

Opinions27 May 2025

We explore how AI and data-driven solutions are taking cities to a new level of digital transformation, with a focus on Huawei’s role in global smart city development.

Marc Reinhardt: Public Sector Global Industry Leader at Capgemini

Modernising public services and the $9.8 trillion case for govtech

Opinions23 Apr 2025by Marc Reinhardt: Public Sector Global Industry Leader at Capgemini

Government technology is entering a new era of modernisation, fostering innovations that are enabling a digital and sustainable future, says Capgemini’s Marc Reinhardt.

Jonas Allen: VP of Marketing at Sand Technologies

AI has huge potential for residents – but city leaders must build trust

AI and Machine Learning16 Apr 2025by Jonas Allen: VP of Marketing at Sand Technologies

Jonas Allen, VP of marketing at Sand Technologies, reflects on exclusive new research showing that city residents see the potential of AI, but have concerns about government deploying it in a trustful, transparent manner.

Matthew Panszczyk: Managing Director of Energy and Utilities, Sand Technologies

Identifying meaningful use cases to fulfil the promise of AI in cities

AI and Machine Learning03 Mar 2025by Matthew Panszczyk: Managing Director of Energy and Utilities, Sand Technologies

Matthew Panszczyk at Sand Technologies explains the strategy for AI deployments is sometimes more important for success than the technology itself.

John Kimmance: Chief Customer Officer, Ordnance Survey

Why geospatial data is key to building a smarter future

AI and Machine Learning24 Feb 2025by John Kimmance: Chief Customer Officer, Ordnance Survey

Geospatial data is the glue that makes other data interoperable in public and private sector projects, says John Kimmance, chief customer officer at Ordnance Survey.

Abhishek Sandhir: Managing Director, Telecom – Global at Sand Technologies

Building networks that support liveable, connected cities

4G and 5G13 Feb 2025by Abhishek Sandhir: Managing Director, Telecom – Global at Sand Technologies

Abhishek Sandhir, managing director, telecom – global at Sand Technologies, explains how the future of cities relies on connectivity, and looks at where to begin and how to prioritise in building better urban networks.

Sanjay Neogi: Managing Director, Energy and Utilities, Sand Technologies

How AI can help to transform the water industry

Water05 Nov 2024by Sanjay Neogi: Managing Director, Energy and Utilities, Sand Technologies

Sanjay Neogi, managing director of energy and utilities for Sand Technologies, explains how advanced technologies like AI and digital twins can address the critical challenges faced by water companies.

Charbel Aoun, NVIDIA & Wayne Arvidson, Dell Technologies

Enhancing operational efficiency in cities through AI

AI and Machine Learning29 Oct 2024by Charbel Aoun, NVIDIA & Wayne Arvidson, Dell Technologies

Wayne Arvidson, global CTO of verticals, computer vision and AI at Dell Technologies, and Charbel Aoun, smart cities and spaces director EMEA at NVIDIA, delve into the possibilities and use cases that are making AI adoption a priority for cities looking to bolster their operations.

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