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Lime’s Alan Clarke explains how the UK capital can move away from private vehicles towards a lifestyle where city-dwellers can move seamlessly between different modes of public transport.

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Podcast: Tracking the journey from smart cities to AI cities (part two)

Podcasts27 Aug 2026

Re-join our in-depth conversation with Professor Jung Hoon Lee, exploring how AI is moving from pilots to real-world impact in cities worldwide.

22 - 26 June 2026: Find out more

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

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Find out how the island city-state of Singapore is further building its reputation as one of the smartest nations in the world in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

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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.

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Sherelle Fairweather

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Manchester’s Digital Strategy

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Liz St Louis

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Sunderland City Council

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Julie Foley OBE

Director of Flood Risk Strategy & Adaptation

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Mark Wheeler

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Montgomery County

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Lord Marvin Rees OBE

Former Mayor

Bristol City Council

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