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Trend Report Webinar (19 May): How AI and data are transforming transport operations and services

Explore how data and AI are being used in urban transport networks to support planning, day-to-day operations, and improve outcomes for communities and passengers.

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.

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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.

Furthering the role of local leadership in US climate action

Kate Wright, executive director of Climate Mayors, details the unique role of mayors in furthering urban climate action, explaining how they’re getting closer to communities to make the most of unprecedented federal funding.

Smart Cities Reports

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

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.

Podcasts

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 31 – Resilient Sydney: 33 local governments, one resilience strategy

Join us for a journey of collaboration on the Urban Exchange Podcast, where we discover how Resilient Sydney is aligning more than 30 local councils on a single resilience plan.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 24 - The City Resilience Framework & the next decade of resilience

Lauren Sorkin and Paul Wilson are joined by Jo Da Silva, Global Director of Sustainable Development at Arup, to explore the updated City Resilience Framework and how it can be used by cities.

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Introducing AI CityXchange: focusing on the real work of AI in cities

SmartCitiesWorld’s senior editor Luke Antoniou on the launch of the new AI CityXchange, at a time where dialogue and knowledge sharing is critical between cities and their partners to use AI technology for public good.

22 - 26 June 2026: Find out more

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Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

Vancouver approves Climate Change Adaptation Strategy update

Two-thirds of Britons demand digital public services

New Rochelle unveils plans for transit centre redesign

Urban New Deal seeks to better understand cities’ challenges

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The latest news in policy making on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

New York City launches urban forest plan

New York City launches urban forest plan

Climate action23 Apr 2026

The comprehensive framework aims to protect the existing canopy, expand tree planting, and cultivate long-term stewardship across public and private land.

Open data hub launches in Memphis Region

Open data hub launches in Memphis Region

Open data16 Apr 2026

The initiative from Innovate Memphis aims to increase equitable access to trusted regional data for governments, nonprofits, researchers, and residents.

Zurich retains top spot in IMD Smart City Index

Zurich retains top spot in IMD Smart City Index

News31 Mar 2026

Transparency, infrastructure and public trust are key to urban success, according to the annual ranking, published by the IMD World Competitiveness Centre.

Chicago reopens Green Homes registration

Chicago reopens Green Homes registration

Residential buildings23 Feb 2026

City-led decarbonisation initiative takes an equity-focused approach, providing both electrification and health and safety upgrades to low-income homeowners.

Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive city

Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive city

News04 Feb 2026

Renewed framework will guide the City’s work in embedding health and social sustainability across planning, programmes, services and infrastructure delivery.

Which cities will define the next economy?

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.

Record 132 US cities earn top score in 2025 Municipal Equality Index

Record 132 US cities earn top score in 2025 Municipal Equality Index

Inclusivity27 Nov 2025

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has released the 2025 Municipal Equality Index, revealing a record number of cities achieving top marks for inclusion.

Manchester launches Digital Maturity Assessment to drive connected placemaking

Manchester launches Digital Maturity Assessment to drive connected placemaking

Inclusivity03 Nov 2025

Manchester’s Digital Strategy has launched a new Digitalisation Maturity Assessment to accelerate connected placemaking, strengthen digital governance and ensure inclusive growth.

Brazil strengthens urban adaptation to climate change plans

Brazil strengthens urban adaptation to climate change plans

Climate action31 Oct 2025

Initiative aims to increase territorial resilience and adaptive capacity, while reducing territorial inequalities and ensuring the right to the city for all.

Urban Transformation Summit spurs action to reimagine cities

Urban Transformation Summit spurs action to reimagine cities

News31 Oct 2025

Announcements at the WEF Summit included news of the first cohort for a global coalition dedicated to advancing high-quality, people-centred urban development.

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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.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

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

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

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Introducing AI CityXchange: focusing on the real work of AI in cities

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Accelerating success: Sunderland’s smart view from the world stage

Patrick Melia and Liz St Louis at Sunderland City Council and Charles O’Reilly at Boldyn Networks share insights and ...

Three liveable city projects in the spotlight

Luke Antoniou explores how citizen engagement and inclusivity is shaping smarter, more sustainable cities and ...

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

Trend Series

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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Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Webinars

Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

Podcasts

Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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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Open data hub launches in Memphis Region

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How cities are turning public art into a civic solution

Philadelphia opens resilience and environmental justice fund

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