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

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

SmartCitiesWorld webinar will explore how local authorities can strengthen workforce decision-making by combining unified data, agentic AI and secure digital foundations.
OnDemand Panel Discussion: Resilient infrastructure – planning, prioritising and protecting critical assets

OnDemand Panel Discussion: Resilient infrastructure – planning, prioritising and protecting critical assets

In this SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026 virtual panel discussion, discover how cities can move towards a more strategic, risk-based approach to infrastructure resilience.

Special Reports

Cayala: Guatemala’s private 15-minute city

Cayala: Guatemala’s private 15-minute city

Juan Carlos Lopez, CTO and Chief of the Value Management Office at Cayala, explains how agile transformation, digital infrastructure and community-led services are supporting the expansion of one of Central America’s largest private cities.
Understanding the metrics behind Sunderland’s smart city success

Understanding the metrics behind Sunderland’s smart city success

Sunderland’s smart city programme is delivering measurable economic, social and public-service benefits, with new research showing how long-term connectivity investment, civic leadership and trusted partnerships are turning digital ambition into real impact.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

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

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

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

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

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

Professor Jung Hoon Lee joins the SmartCitiesWorld Podcast to talk the latest Global Smart City Index, the emerging “AI super gap” between cities, and why the next phase of urban innovation depends on data platforms, AI-ready infrastructure, and effective governance.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

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.

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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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Regulation

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

Victoria announces first councils for noise enforcement trial
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Victoria announces first councils for noise enforcement trial

AI CityXchange04 Sep 2026
Port Phillip, Casey, Knox and Stonnington councils have already been chosen for the first phase of the trial, where four acoustic cameras will be installed.
AI-powered platform aims to build community alignment
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AI-powered platform aims to build community alignment

AI CityXchange27 May 2026
ClearGov’s Financial Engagement enables municipal leaders to publish, communicate and engage constituents around their financial priorities and planning.
Mayors AI Forum launched at Bloomberg CityLab 2026 summit
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Mayors AI Forum launched at Bloomberg CityLab 2026 summit

AI CityXchange28 Apr 2026
The initiative aims to bring together mayors from across the globe to strengthen local government leadership in shaping AI development and deployment.
Proposals selected for US advanced air mobility pilot
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Proposals selected for US advanced air mobility pilot

Air Travel11 Mar 2026
Eight pilot projects announced by Federal Aviation Administration will create one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft.
New Boston lab uses AI and open data to improve kerb management
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New Boston lab uses AI and open data to improve kerb management

AI and Machine Learning13 Feb 2026
Office of Emerging Technology and city partners launch the Curb Lab, aiming to dynamically manage parking and kerb space, reducing congestion in Boston.
SmartCitiesWorld launches AI CityXchange to support cities at every stage of AI adoption
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SmartCitiesWorld launches AI CityXchange to support cities at every stage of AI adoption

AI and Machine Learning05 Feb 2026
A dedicated platform and series of workshop events focused on how AI is being applied across cities from experimentation to large-scale, embedded deployment.
G7 recognises role of cities and regions
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G7 recognises role of cities and regions

News02 Feb 2026
The G7 Urban7 group will provide a platform for political dialogue and defining joint positions of local and regional governments on relevant G7 priorities.
Which cities have improved their use of data?
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Which cities have improved their use of data?

Data management & software15 Jan 2026
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities has recognised 13 new cities in its data excellence programme while 19 have further elevated their data practices.
City of Helsinki proposes licence for e-scooter and e-bikes
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City of Helsinki proposes licence for e-scooter and e-bikes

Micromobility14 Nov 2025
The proposal would extend the current parking restriction area from Helsinki city centre to Töölö and Pasila and replace the current voluntary agreement.
Autonomous delivery robots to hit the streets of Riverside
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Autonomous delivery robots to hit the streets of Riverside

Logistics30 Oct 2025
Through the collaboration, Riverside is seeking to establish a model for the “thoughtful integration” of robotics and automation into local infrastructure.

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Singapore launches standard for data centres

The standard aims to help data centres in the city-state adopt liquid cooling technologies in the tropics to handle growing energy demands of AI workloads.

Zero-emission car clubs expand across Wales

The service is open to individuals, businesses and non-profit organisations and gives drivers affordable and convenient access to electric cars across Wales.

Toronto deploys AI planning review tool

Toronto is the latest city to pilot the guided AI plan review, which cut time to permit decision by 55 per cent for residential permits in Honolulu in early 2026.

Espoo completes AI translation experiment

The aim of the one-year experiment was to examine how AI could translate content related to city services and how useful these translations were for residents.

Octopus Energy to sell plug-in solar

Panels plug straight into a normal household socket with no electrician needed for installation with customers able to track solar output in the Octopus app.

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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.

Guest Opinions

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 ...
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore

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.

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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

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 Summit Speakers
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Latest Webinar

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

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 Podcast

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

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 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.

Latest Special Report

Cayala: Guatemala’s private 15-minute city

Cayala: Guatemala’s private 15-minute city

Special Reports
Juan Carlos Lopez, CTO and Chief of the Value Management Office at Cayala, explains how agile transformation, digital infrastructure and community-led services are supporting the expansion of one of Central America’s largest private cities.
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SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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City Profiles

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Singapore
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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
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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
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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.

Research

Insight Report: The next generation of smart lighting for cities
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Insight Report: The next generation of smart lighting for cities

This insight report charts the evolution of smart lighting as an underpinning urban infrastructure and explores how cities like Gijón are embedding next-generation lighting to support wider smart city initiatives, improving safety and connectivity.
Research report: Developing smarter, more resilient cities
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Research report: Developing smarter, more resilient cities

This report draws on a new survey of 100 senior practitioners and explores what kinds of digital investments cities are making, where they are seeing results, and what is holding them back.
White Paper: Creating safer, more efficient cities with digital twins
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White Paper: Creating safer, more efficient cities with digital twins

Find out how to build a single source of truth and information on infrastructure and assets. Download now to learn how Clarion Housing Group is using Bentley Systems’ technology to create a “golden thread of information” on its buildings.
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