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OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion: AI for personalised government services – building trust and inclusivity in cities

OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion: AI for personalised government services – building trust and inclusivity in cities

Join city and industry experts to explore how AI is enabling more personalised, accessible, and trusted government services, and uncover practical strategies for responsible AI adoption that benefits all citizens. Hear from Manchester City Council and the City of Tampere.
OnDemand COP30 Webinar: Unlocking climate finance: building city capacity and partnerships

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

Discover how cities can expand their fiscal and institutional capacity to attract and manage climate finance. This session explores 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.

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Urban Exchange Episode 2: Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, City of Rotterdam

Urban Exchange Episode 2: Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, City of Rotterdam

Cities on the Frontlines: Advancing Urban Resilience for Climate Adaptation

Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director at the Resilient Cities Networks, catches up with the City of Rotterdam’s Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb on citizen engagement, climate change and much more.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 11 – Gareth Morgan, Cape Town – Mainstreaming and institutionalising urban resilience

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 11 – Gareth Morgan, Cape Town – Mainstreaming and institutionalising urban resilience

Gareth Morgan, executive director of future planning and resilience for the City of Cape Town, joins the Urban Exchange to talk about his efforts to put resilience front and centre of all aspects of the city’s work.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

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People and skills

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

Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce
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Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce

People and skills20 Feb 2026
PowerCorps connects residents with hands-on jobs training and expands career pathways, strengthening neighbourhoods and building a climate-ready workforce.
Chattanooga secures grant for quantum workforce development
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Chattanooga secures grant for quantum workforce development

People and skills11 Feb 2026
The new EPB programme is designed to build a local quantum-ready workforce and support new, local job creation from the rapidly emerging quantum industry.
Birmingham establishes landmark knowledge quarter
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Birmingham establishes landmark knowledge quarter

Economic Development29 Jan 2026
B-KQ will become a globally connected hub for life sciences, digital health, fintech, and advanced manufacturing, with 580,000sqm-plus of space for innovation.
Chicago releases RFP for small business tech enhancement programme
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Chicago releases RFP for small business tech enhancement programme

People and skills27 Jan 2026
City initiative will equip under-resourced small business owners with the skills, tools, and access needed to grow, compete and succeed in a digital-first economy.
Which cities will define the next economy?
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Which cities will define the next economy?

News22 Jan 2026
The latest Global South City Competitiveness Index shows Global South cities are no longer catching up but reshaping the geography of global competitiveness.
Microsoft pledges community-first AI infrastructure approach
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Microsoft pledges community-first AI infrastructure approach

AI and Machine Learning16 Jan 2026
Community-First AI Infrastructure is a five-point commitment to ensure it is “a good neighbour” in the communities in which it builds and operates data centres.
UK government launches tool for better transport connections
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UK government launches tool for better transport connections

Planning and redevelopment12 Dec 2025
The web-based tool displays how any location in England and Wales is connected to everyday services by walking, driving, cycling and public transport.
Bloomberg aims to supercharge the impact of UK metro mayors
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Bloomberg aims to supercharge the impact of UK metro mayors

People and skills11 Dec 2025
It will work with metro mayors and senior teams to strengthen strategic leadership, build high-performing teams and sharpen data-informed decision-making.
Latest cities announced for EU peer learning programme
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Latest cities announced for EU peer learning programme

Climate action04 Dec 2025
The ‘Twin cities’ will work together on local climate action as part of the Twinning Learning Programme, a peer-learning initiative of the EU Cities Mission.
How Canberra aims to build its future today
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How Canberra aims to build its future today

Economic Development04 Dec 2025
ACT’s Strategic Economic Development Framework is designed to ensure Canberra remains a place where people can live well, work flexibly, and stay connected.

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SmartCitiesWorld launches AI CityXchange to support cities at every stage of AI adoption

A dedicated platform and series of workshop events focused on how AI is being applied across cities from experimentation to large-scale, embedded deployment.

ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

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.

Cloud-based building sustainability scoring tool unveiled

Sustainable construction practices promoting “net zero” building designs have become a primary industry objective

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.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

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Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

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Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland

Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland

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Discover how Sunderland is turning a strong, city‑wide data foundation into real‑world impact by using secure, scalable AI to transform planning, services, and community outcomes.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast
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.
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