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.

Green, active and integrated: mobility in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit

From accelerating electric vehicle infrastructure to promoting active and shared modes of transport, the Cities Climate Action Summit (26-27 June) strives to unlock sustainable mobility solutions for a cleaner, healthier future.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

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.

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.

Podcasts

Podcast: in conversation with Xavier Brice, CEO, Sustrans

The latest episode of the SmartCitiesWorld Podcast sees editor Luke Antoniou joined by Sustrans CEO Xavier Brice for a conversation on all things sustainable urban mobility.

Opinions

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.

Why buses will be the catalyst for electrified public transport

22 - 26 June 2026: Find out more

Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

Smart Cities Reports

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.

Latest Trend Report

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

Trend Series

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

Webinar (29 Sept): How data and AI support better decisions to bolster city operations

Webinars

SmartCitiesWorld webinar will explore how local authorities can strengthen workforce decision-making by combining unified data, agentic AI and secure digital foundations.

Latest Summit Speakers
(22-26 June)

Sherelle Fairweather

Digital Strategy Lead

Manchester’s Digital Strategy

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Liz St Louis

Smart City Director

Sunderland City Council

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Julie Foley OBE

Director of Flood Risk Strategy & Adaptation

Environment Agency

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Mark Wheeler

CIO

Montgomery County

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Lord Marvin Rees OBE

Former Mayor

Bristol City Council

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Cllr Susan Aitken

Leader

Glasgow City Council

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John Moran

Mayor

Limerick City and County Council

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Matjaž Rakovec

Mayor

City of Kranj

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Erin Mendenhall

Mayor

Salt Lake City

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Julia King

The Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS

House of Lords

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Latest Podcast

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

Podcasts

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.

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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The latest news in rail travel on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

Auckland ushers in a new era of rapid transit

Auckland ushers in a new era of rapid transit

Rail Travel16 Sep 2026

The twin-tunnels underground and new stations aim to transform Auckland’s network, improving cross-city connections and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

How TfL plans to further boost sustainability and resilience

How TfL plans to further boost sustainability and resilience

Climate action11 Sep 2026

The updated plan sets out more than 70 actions, including those to help adapt the transport network to keep London moving in the face of a changing climate.

The startups shaping urban mobility in Europe

The startups shaping urban mobility in Europe

News29 Jul 2026

EIT Urban Mobility has paired selected startups and SMEs with 14 European cities for the 2026 edition of its Rapid Applications for Transport programme.

What are cities missing when it comes to sustainable travel?

What are cities missing when it comes to sustainable travel?

Micromobility07 Jul 2026

For the first time, a city government, mobility operator, and research university have combined datasets to produce actionable urban transport recommendations.

California expands transit capabilities and boosts climate action

California expands transit capabilities and boosts climate action

News11 Feb 2026

It is investing almost $1bn in transportation upgrades that will improve goods movement, expand transit and rail, and make the state more bikeable and walkable.

Net-zero energy urban cable car to launch in Saint-Denis

Net-zero energy urban cable car to launch in Saint-Denis

Transport hubs24 Oct 2025

It will connect lower district of Bellepierre to the La Montagne plateau in four minutes, providing thousands of residents with an alternative to car travel.

Germany to deploy battery trains on busy commuter route

Germany to deploy battery trains on busy commuter route

Rail Travel28 Jul 2025

The low-emission Siemens Mobility trains will run on the line between Remscheid-Lennep and Düsseldorf Central Station from summer 2026, operated by Regiobahn.

Electric trains to connect Czechia cities and regions

Electric trains to connect Czechia cities and regions

Rail Travel16 Jul 2025

Arriva Group will operate 22 Škoda electric trains on long-distance rail services connecting one of the Czech Republic’s busiest transport corridors.

Edinburgh introduces seamless bus and train travel

Edinburgh introduces seamless bus and train travel

Mobility-as-a-Service20 May 2025

As a result, fares for single mode journeys or combined bus and tram travel across the city will now benefit from daily and weekly fare-capping rules.

Massachusetts expands low-income e-bike programme to more cities

Massachusetts expands low-income e-bike programme to more cities

News09 May 2025

New project focuses on first-mile/last-mile connections with public transit and will see e-bikes located at bus hubs and Commuter Rail stops in the region.

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OnDemand WEBINAR: Leverage digital twins to optimise municipal operations

Find out how to unify municipal water systems and provide complete visibility of the entire water cycle, from source to reclamation and customised for each stakeholder’s unique needs.

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.

OnDemand WEBINAR: Blockchain for smart city cybersecurity and data monetisation

Blockchain technology could be a real game-changer for smart cities, enabling increased cybersecurity and new revenue streams.

Dassault Systèmes to demonstrate 3D at World Cities Summit

Industrial change is taking place at many levels with the emergence of smart products, 3D printing and automation

The threat of urban canyons to autonomous vehicles

The continued growth of skyscrapers and urban infrastructure means AVs are at risk of signal black-out in cities across the world, warns UK-based AV software specialist, Oxbotica.

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Guest Opinions

Why housing plans must factor in multimodal transit systems

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A new approach to maintenance work is the key to revitalising our cities, writes Chris Turlica, CEO of MaintainX.