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Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

Explore how AI, building data and connected urban infrastructure can help cities improve sustainability, resilience and operational performance.
OnDemand Webinar: Cities Climate Action Weeks: A global movement with local impact

OnDemand Webinar: Cities Climate Action Weeks: A global movement with local impact

Inspired by London, find out how Baku, Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok and Prague are creating their own Climate Action Weeks to drive ambitious local change - and are helping to build a powerful global movement.

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SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

As cities confront the combined pressures of climate change, infrastructure resilience and digital transformation, the SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026 will bring together urban leaders and partners during London Climate Action Week to explore how these agendas intersect – and how cities can translate strategy into practical action.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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

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

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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Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

Digital Leaders CEO Giuliano Liguori highlights Italy as an example and warning that pushing ahead with smart city plans should ensure access for the worst off, on an individual and municipal level, as top priority.
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

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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.
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People and skills

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

Cities invited to apply to cycling infrastructure programme
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Cities invited to apply to cycling infrastructure programme

Micromobility04 Jun 2026
Announced to coincide with World Bicycle Day, global competition will support a further 10 cities to design and deliver transformative cycling infrastructure.
Chattanooga further expands quantum ecosystem
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Chattanooga further expands quantum ecosystem

Economic Development29 May 2026
Energy and comms provider EPB is partnering with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to expand quantum workforce development and economic impact.
Boston hosts its first-ever Tech Week
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Boston hosts its first-ever Tech Week

News29 May 2026
Taking place until 31 May, it features hundreds of events and highlights the city’s role as a global hub for innovation, collaboration and purpose-driven tech.
Singapore to test physical AI in Punggol Digital District
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Singapore to test physical AI in Punggol Digital District

AI CityXchange21 May 2026
Multi-operator robots will be deloyed in a mixed-use public area, providing a real-world environment where robots and AI systems are tested and refined.
Why lighting must be treated as core infrastructure
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Why lighting must be treated as core infrastructure

Lighting15 May 2026
Foundation calls for public lighting to be treated as essential, core infrastructure to address climate change, improve safety and foster economic growth.
CityLab 2026 in Madrid announces new speakers
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CityLab 2026 in Madrid announces new speakers

News15 Apr 2026
The cities summit, organised by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute, will convene more than 1,000 mayors, policymakers, innovators, and creatives.
Philadelphia opens resilience and environmental justice fund
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Philadelphia opens resilience and environmental justice fund

Resilience14 Apr 2026
The fund aims to change the systems and built environment conditions that affect environmental justice and increase community resilience to climate change.
San José introduces new AI skills training for residents
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San José introduces new AI skills training for residents

AI CityXchange13 Apr 2026
Classes offered through San José’s first-in-the-nation AI for All initiative, delivering free artificial intelligence tools and education to all residents.
Mutirão programme fast-tracks climate action in Brazilian cities
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Mutirão programme fast-tracks climate action in Brazilian cities

Climate action25 Mar 2026
First cohort of cities and states will receive support from C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors to deliver implementation-ready climate initiatives by 2027.
San José AI Centre for Civic and Social Good opens
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San José AI Centre for Civic and Social Good opens

AI and Machine Learning04 Mar 2026
Public space in Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Library expands access to artificial intelligence education, tools, and research for residents, students, and workers.

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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.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

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.

Never fear, Watson is here!

Currently, the average data breach takes organisations an average of 201 days to identify and an average of 70 days to contain

Swedish city on path to smart

Energy company Mälarenergi is working with ABB to develop smart city solutions for the city of Västerås

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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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 ...
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

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Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

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Delve into how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.

Latest Webinar

Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

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Explore how AI, building data and connected urban infrastructure can help cities improve sustainability, resilience and operational performance.

Latest Podcast

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 3 – What global cities are learning from smart lighting

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 3 – What global cities are learning from smart lighting

Podcasts
Join the final episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting to discover how global cities are approaching smart lighting and the related cybersecurity risks today.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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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SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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City Profiles

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin
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Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.
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