Webinar: How 5G in smart cities accelerates innovation

The latest webinar from SmartCitiesWorld and Cloudera takes an in-depth look at how 5G is accelerating urban innovation, and the role of data analysis as part of that acceleration.

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

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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.

Podcast: Enhancing city operations through 5G, AI and data management

In the latest SmartCitiesWorld podcast, sponsored by Cloudera and IBM Storage, senior editor Luke Antoniou hosts Anthony Behan, managing director for communications, media and entertainment at Cloudera, to talk 5G, data, connectivity, and what innovation in this space means for telcos and their customers in cities.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 9 - Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader - Progress at COP27 and climate finance

Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange Podcast sees Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network, chat with Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader to talk COP27 and climate finance.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 8 - Making cities green, resilient and inclusive in a changing climate

Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange brings together the principal authors of the World Bank’s latest extensive report on urban climate to discuss the 10 key findings.

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City of Ottawa: Driving the future of mobility and smart citiesSponsored by Accenture

We hear from Sonya Shorey at Invest Ottawa as she discusses the innovation, its impact on the community and global markets, and the importance of the ecosystem approach.

The future of smart city technologySponsored by Huawei

Imagination and vision is required to enable successful digital transformation in our cities, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.

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

Tokyo named most innovative city in annual ranking

Tokyo named most innovative city in annual ranking

News09 Jul 2021

The win was attributed to strong technology application, digital capability and pandemic performance and, for the first time in 14 years, more than half of the top 100 cities were from the US.

Open & Agile Smart Cities partners with AWS to help cities share open data

Open & Agile Smart Cities partners with AWS to help cities share open data

News19 Apr 2021

The cloud platform provider becomes the latest company to join the network’s Enterprise Partnership Programme to implement its interoperability mechanisms.

The future of managers in the smart city sector

The future of managers in the smart city sector

News11 Mar 2021

The rising complexity in business as a result of digital transformations, globalisation, market volatility and the pandemic means managers must adopt agile ways of working.

China raises the percentage of permanent urban residents

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.

5G living lab established in Indiana

News16 Feb 2021

This 5G centre at Purdue University’s Discovery Park District will provide full-suite development and testing capabilities to speed up development and lower costs as well as control risk.

How to make great hires in the smart city sector

How to make great hires in the smart city sector

News01 Feb 2021

The need to combine the two skillsets of digital technologies and urban infrastructure means the smart city talent pool is limited. Good hires require extensive search and the direct approach

Does AI have a role in smart city recruitment?

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.

Smart Columbus launches renewable energy procurement programme

Smart Columbus launches renewable energy procurement programme

News10 Dec 2020

Smart Columbus Energy has been established to accelerate Central Ohio’s transition to clean energy with the initiative supporting mayor Ginther’s vision of a carbon-neutral city by 2050.

University of Helsinki launches Ethics of AI online course

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.

Verizon opens 5G innovation hub in Lake Nona

Verizon opens 5G innovation hub in Lake Nona

News17 Nov 2020

The living lab will provide opportunities to test 5G-enabled solutions in areas such as connected healthcare, autonomous mobility, smart communities, education, retail and others.

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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.

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.

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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Think Tank: Cities on the frontline and lessons for a resilient recovery

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question ’how can I build resilience for ...

Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

Covid-19 is showing us what resilience in cities actually is, writes Stephen Zoegall, director of global cities and ...

Why smart and healthy buildings will get us back to work and play – faster and happier

Businesses could use the healthiness of their buildings as a competitive advantage in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic,...

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 ...

Overcoming the innovation gap

There is a gap between the aspirations of cities and the true capabilities of smart city technology, writes Anders L...

Could FWA be the answer to keeping people connected during the global pandemic?

Fixed Wireless Access’s speed and flexibility could have it serve a crucial role in helping businesses and public ...

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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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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.

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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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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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