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

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

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

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

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.

How AI cities shape Malaysia’s digital future – and the role of the region’s first Smart City ExpoSponsored by Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur

Discover how Malaysia is leading the way in AI-powered urban innovation at the first Southeast Asian Smart City Expo in Kuala Lumpur.

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

How cities can own their data and their future with sovereign AISponsored by PNY Technologies

Tune into the SmartCitiesWorld podcast to understand the world of sovereign AI for cities, featuring PNY Technologies’ Youssef Nadiri as our expert guest.

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.

Opinions

Transforming indoor public safety with smart sensor networksSponsored by Motorola Solutions

How smart sensor networks can help improve indoor safety by detecting risks early, improving situational awareness and supporting healthier, more secure and sustainable buildings.

How AI will define cities and mobility in 2026Sponsored by ST Engineering

Gareth Tang, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how urban AI applications are set to evolve, detailing projects where AI is already making significant impact.

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Round Table

AI CityXchange Workshop: London, UK - 24 June 2026

Round Table15 Apr 2026

A fast-paced workshop where cities hothouse ideas, share lessons and unlock practical AI solutions. Be part of a regional community driving smarter outcomes.

Review: AI CityXchange Workshop - Sunderland, UK

Round Table15 Jan 2026

A series of short videos capturing key insights, reflections and discussions from the first AI CityXchange workshop in Sunderland. Hear directly from participants as they share practical perspectives on deploying AI in cities and the challenges and opportunities ahead. The event was a fast-paced workshop where cities hothouse ideas, shared lessons and unlocked practical AI solutions.

COP30 Webinar Week (10 - 14 Nov): How cities are taking decisive climate action

Round Table16 Oct 2025

As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil, SmartCitiesWorld will host a dedicated COP30 webinar week focused on how cities are taking decisive climate action. We are bringing together global city leaders, practitioners, and innovators to discuss practical approaches to building more resilient, sustainable, and liveable urban environments.

Barcelona Panel Discussion: Next-generation smart lighting – powering the connected, sustainable city - 5 November 2025

Round Table09 Oct 2025

Smart City Expo World Congress: This panel discussion will delve into how next-generation smart lighting is evolving and supporting citywide digital transformation.

Barcelona Roundtables: City AI in action: building safe, resilient, personalised and thriving cities - 4/5/6 November 2025

Round Table16 Sep 2025

SmartCitiesWorld Roundtables at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, November 2025

Roundtables, Workshops and Networking Drinks: Barcelona 2025 (during Smart City Expo World Congress)

Round Table15 Sep 2025

SmartCitiesWorld are running a host of roundtable discussions, workshops and drinks receptions during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. Find out more about these events.

SmartCitiesWorld City Infrastructure AI Virtual Workshop - 23 October 2025

Round Table11 Sep 2025

Join us to explore how AI can strengthen critical urban infrastructure – from transport systems to safety operations – by showcasing real-world examples and enabling peer-to-peer exchange.

Smart Cities Challenges Workshop - Barcelona 5 November 2025

Round Table11 Sep 2025

We explore City AI, Data & Connectivity; Cybersecurity & National SOC; and Smart Mobility for Rail & Road – and give city representative a shared context before diving into more focused discussions.

SmartCitiesWorld Views and Vision Welcome Reception - 3 November 2025

Round Table29 Jul 2025

SmartCitiesWorld Welcome Reception at Hotel Barceló Raval, Barcelona, Spain, 3 November 2025

SmartCitiesWorld Drinks Reception - 4 November 2025

Round Table24 Jul 2025

SmartCitiesWorld Drinks Reception at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 4 November 2025

Barcelona Roundtable: Building urban AI sovereignty – from infrastructure to intelligence - 4 November 2025

Round Table16 Jul 2025

This roundtable will explore how city governments can take control of their AI and simulation strategies by building sovereign capabilities that unlock long-term value, reduce dependency, and deliver local impact.

Barcelona Roundtables: Tomorrow’s brighter cities: enabling greater connectivity for long-term sustainability - 6 November 2024

Round Table24 Sep 2024

Barcelona Roundtables: Driving meaningful AI experiences in urban spaces - 5/6/7 November 2024

Round Table10 Sep 2024

SmartCitiesWorld Roundtables at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, November 2024

Roundtable Discussions and Networking Drinks: Barcelona 2024 (during Smart City Expo World Congress)

Round Table09 Sep 2024

SmartCitiesWorld are running a host of roundtable discussions, workshops and drinks receptions during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. Find out more about these events.

SmartCitiesWorld Drinks Reception - 5 November 2024

Round Table03 Sep 2024

SmartCitiesWorld Drinks Reception at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 5 November 2024

Barcelona Panel Discussion: Building cyber-resilient cities: technology, people, and processes - 6 November 2024

Round Table28 Aug 2024

This panel discussion will delve into the critical components of cybersecurity in urban environments, focusing on technology, people, and processes.

Barcelona Roundtable: Enhancing urban resilience in the face of climate change - 5 November 2024

Round Table27 Aug 2024

This session aims to explore practical strategies, innovative technologies, and collaborative efforts to explore how cities can enhance their resilience against the multifaceted impacts of climate change.

Roundtable: How to begin scaling up sustainable cities - 20 May 2024

Round Table08 Mar 2024

This SmartCitiesWorld Roundtable is a collaborative discussion amongst diverse stakeholders within local authorities and their partners to spark innovative ideas and actionable strategies to unlock the financial potential for large-scale, sustainable urban development.

Barcelona Roundtable: Unlocking environmental and smart city benefits through smart lighting

Round Table18 Sep 2023

During Smart City Expo World Congress, SmartCitiesWorld will be hosting a roundtable discussion to delve into the benefits of smart lighting in urban environments and its role as a potential foundational platform for broader smart city deployments.

City XChange Executive Conversations - 7 November 2023

Round Table16 Sep 2023

Smart City Challenges Lunch Workshop at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 8 November 2023

Smart City Challenges Lunch Workshop - 8 November 2023

Round Table01 Sep 2023

Smart City Challenges Lunch Workshop at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 8 November 2023

SmartCitiesWorld Drinks Reception - 7 November 2023

Round Table16 Aug 2023

SmartCitiesWorld Drinks Reception at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 7 November 2023

Workshop & Roundtable Discussions - in association with National League of Cities

Round Table16 May 2023

The National League of Cities (NLC) is partnering with SmartCitiesWorld to run a series of workshops and roundtable discussions that share best practices when it comes to solving urban challenges.

Workshop & Roundtable: EVs to urban redevelopment – how to deliver sustainable mobility service

Round Table16 May 2023

We explore how urban mobility services and the impact of EVs on infrastructure for roads/pavements alongside the transition process.

Workshop & Roundtable: How to create smarter and more inclusive mobility offerings (22 June 2023)

Round Table16 May 2023

We explore how urban mobility services and its underlying infrastructure are reshaping our cities in the coming years.

SmartCitiesWorld Drinks Reception - 15 November 2022

Round Table10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld Drinks Reception at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 15 November 2022

Roundtable Discussions (25 May): Smarter roadside management for smarter UK cities

Round Table24 Mar 2022

Roundtable: Smarter roadside management for smarter UK cities

Roundtable Discussions (2 March): Assessing real-world applications and consequences of urban air mobility

Round Table28 Jan 2022

Roundtable: We assess how urban air mobility could support cities’ new transport objectives

Resilience Workshop: Enhance your decision making in the hybrid home/office working environment

Round Table07 Jul 2021

This 1-hour workshop equips your with the knowledge, awareness and practical tools to help prepare for hybrid working and learn how to
build and maintain emotional resilience at home and at work.

Virtual Roundtable: Unlocking data: how big data and machine learning are supercharging smart cities

Round Table03 Mar 2021

SCW Roundtable: Unlocking data: how big data and machine learning are supercharging smart cities

Virtual Roundtable: How cities are refocusing efforts on digital following the pandemic

Round Table27 Jan 2021

SCW Roundtable: How cities are refocusing efforts on digital following the pandemic

Virtual Roundtable: The value that fibre can bring to a city-wide smart sensor dashboard

Round Table07 Jan 2021

SCW Roundtable: The value that fibre can bring to a city-wide smart sensor dashboard

Virtual Roundtable: Smart waste management for more efficient and sustainable cities

Round Table07 Oct 2020

SCW City Roundtable : Smart waste’s key role in more efficient and sustainable cities

Roundtable Discussions: Barcelona (during Smart City Expo World Congress)

Round Table01 Nov 2019

SCW City Roundtable : Smart cities: Where’s the ROI?

Roundtable: Smart cities: Where’s the ROI?

Round Table17 Oct 2019

SCW City Roundtable : Smart cities: Where’s the ROI?

Roundtable: Learn how cities are building the foundations for smart city success

Round Table16 Oct 2019

SCW City Roundtable : Learn how places like Massagno, Switzerland are building the foundations for smart city success

Atlanta case study: Smart cities need smart utilities

Round Table09 Jul 2019

SCW City Debates : Learn how Electric utilities and cities share a unique alignment

Whose City is it anyway? Panel Debate - Presentations

Round Table25 Jun 2019

Eindhoven Roundtable Discussion: Creating a world without traffic jams

Round Table28 Mar 2019

How cities and transport authorities can get started with making this vision a reality (whatever stage they’re at now)

Whose city is it anyway? Co-creating smart cities with citizens

Round Table06 Mar 2019

If smart cities are to deliver on their promise to improve quality of life for citizens and address their real needs, cities must find ways to engage and involve people from all groups of society

Roundtable Discussion: Creating a world without traffic jams

Round Table21 Dec 2018

How cities and transport authorities can get started with making this vision a reality (whatever stage they’re at now)

City Debates: City of Dortmund

Round Table24 Oct 2018

How Dortmund became an award-winning digital city with people at the centre

San Diego Roundtable Event

Round Table08 Oct 2018

SCW City Debates : Learn how San Diego Built a Scalable Smart City

Future Mobility Panel Debate & Roundtable Event

Round Table27 Sep 2018

Transport is central improving quality of life for citizens. However, the range of options to solve challenges relating to it can seem almost as complex as the problems themselves

Panel Debate & Round table Event - Understanding the Role of Blockchain in Cities

Round Table05 Jul 2018

Blockchain is hailed as one of the most promising technologies around. But is that promise translating into action and implementation for smart cities?

Smart City Expo World Congress

Round Table26 Sep 2017

Landing page for businesses who want to get involved in the SCEWC microsite

Smart Infrastructure Round Table Discussions - 5 December 2017

Round Table03 Aug 2017

How can new technologies and data transform infrastructure management and city development across UK&I?

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