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Kyoto: the Japanese start-up community powering the future of smart cities (Part 2)

Kyoto: the Japanese start-up community powering the future of smart cities (Part 2)

This webinar explores Keihanna Science City - one of the most successful start-up hubs, hosting more than 150 research facilities and incubating fledging companies
OnDemand WEBINAR: The million sensors you didn’t know you already have. The unexpected value of a city’s fibre revealed

OnDemand WEBINAR: The million sensors you didn’t know you already have. The unexpected value of a city’s fibre revealed

Understand how the fibres below our feet can detect movement and produce data which can be used to control traffic in an intelligent way to reduce congestion, emissions and improve air quality & safety.

Special Reports

Urban Exchange Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

Urban Exchange Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

Cities on the  Frontlines: LIVE from cop26 advancing net-zero and resilience

Preview:  Lauren Sorkin, executive director at  Resilient Cities Network, will be joined by Mayor of Miami, Francis Suarez, for reflections live from Cop26 and a discussion around advancing urban resilience. 

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

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.
Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 1: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 1: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Preview: The part one of the latest episode of the Urban Exchange sees Monica Barone, CEO of the City of Sydney, in conversation with Jeff Risom to understand how the nature of resilience is changing, and how Monica and the city are adapting.

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Reviving smart cities with edge computing and 5G

Reviving smart cities with edge computing and 5G

How can edge computing and 5G help cities rebuild post Covid? Two executives from Wipro explain how.
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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.

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People and skills

The latest news on people and skills in smart city projects across the world.

Austin uses virtual reality to train first responders
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Austin uses virtual reality to train first responders

News17 Mar 2021
The City of Austin has partnered with local start-up Augmented Training Systems to develop programmes that allow skills to be quickly refreshed, without needing the physical equipment or set-up.
China raises the percentage of permanent urban residents
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China raises the percentage of permanent urban residents

People and skills11 Mar 2021
The country will move faster to grant permanent urban residency to people who move from rural areas to cities where the industries are more developed to accelerate economic progress.
Does AI have a role in smart city recruitment?
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Does AI have a role in smart city recruitment?

News17 Dec 2020
AI tools and technologies have become game-changers for smart cities and the IoT-driven sectors but their role in identifying and recruiting smart city talent is less clear-cut.
AI factory programme launched to produce solutions at speed
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AI factory programme launched to produce solutions at speed

News30 Nov 2020
Inspired by the concept of a conventional factory, Nexus FrontierTech wants to help organisations kickstart their AI journey and progress from roadmap into proof-of-concepts in three months.
University of Helsinki launches Ethics of AI online course
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University of Helsinki launches Ethics of AI online course

News27 Nov 2020
Course has been designed in partnership with the cities of Helsinki, Amsterdam and London and aims to help public administration, businesses and the public understand what the ethical use of AI means.
IMDA and IBM join forces to accelerate digital skills development in Singapore
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IMDA and IBM join forces to accelerate digital skills development in Singapore

News24 Nov 2020
IBM’s programme aims to meet the demand for technology consulting and deep technical skills needed to support the acceleration of digital transformation across all industries.
Port of Tyne sets up clean energy park
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Port of Tyne sets up clean energy park

News09 Nov 2020
The park, which has already welcomed its first tenant, will play an important role in supporting the government’s goal to power every UK home with offshore wind electricity.
Milton Keynes launches AI development programme
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Milton Keynes launches AI development programme

News02 Nov 2020
The training programme will bring together business leaders, academics and individuals to develop AI skills and strengthen networks to help the UK town establish itself as a world-leading smart city.
Use of VR and AR to grow across the smart cities sector through 5G
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Use of VR and AR to grow across the smart cities sector through 5G

News26 Oct 2020
Frost & Sullivan’s analysis predicts that virtual and augmented reality technologies will be empowered through 5G for public sector applications such as disaster preparedness and personnel training.
Smart cities predicted to create growth opportunities worth $2.46 trillion by 2025
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Smart cities predicted to create growth opportunities worth $2.46 trillion by 2025

News29 Sep 2020
Frost & Sullivan analysts are calling on technology leaders to assess the emerging opportunities resulting from Covid-19 and innovate to build company-, society-, and consumer resilience.

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Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

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

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. Watch OnDemand

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.

Edinburgh expands electric charging for car club members

The car club chargers and electric vehicles provide opportunities for residents to try out and use electric vehicles without needing to own their own vehicle.

New municipal buildings in Charlotte to be powered by electricity

It follows the latest round of updates on Charlotte’s Sustainable Facilities Policy, which is a cornerstone of the US city’s Strategic Energy Action Plan.

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Robots can deliver smart policing in the post Covid-19 reality

Robots can play a key role assisting police forces and ensuring socially distancing support in the Covid-19 era, writes ...
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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.

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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.

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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

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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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