Smart Cities News

Think tank: why 5G is not the cure all for economy recovery

09 Nov 2020

In the latest in our series of opinions from SCW board members, Libellium CEO Alicia Asín argues we shouldn’t be hyperconnected for hyperconnection’s sake.

How collaboration can improve the emergency services and protect us all

05 Nov 2020

The emergency services can benefit from a more integrated and innovative approach, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.

Breaking down regulatory barriers is key to achieve smarter cities

02 Nov 2020

Governments need to put cities first when it comes to policy-making.

City Lights: Liz St Louis, Sunderland City Council

27 Oct 2020

Liz St Louis, Assistant Director for Smart Cities at Sunderland City Council, on the importance of connectivity for all, engaging with kids, and snoring dogs.

Think Tank: collaboration, as much as tech, will rebuild smart cities

26 Oct 2020

In the first of a new series, SCW board members will write about the burning issues facing smart cities. First is Jacques Vermeulen, Nokia’s Director of Future Cities.

What will post pandemic mobility look like?

28 Sep 2020

Governments need to do more to support the development of next generation vehicles, writes TomTom’s Stephanie Leonard.

US, Brazil, Canada lagging in shift to clean energy, International Renewable Energy Agency warns

24 Sep 2020

International Renewable Energy Agency partners with World Economic Forum to support sustainable energy’s future

New board members and Global Steering Committee for Resilient Cities Network

23 Sep 2020

RCN to focus on resilience, healthcare and environment with new board members

Quanergy and iCent partner to improve pedestrian safety in Seoul

23 Sep 2020

Lidar solutions deployed to form basis of new effective traffic policies

LA and the World Economic Forum present blueprint for global UAM adoption

21 Sep 2020

Clean, safe and inclusive urban air mobility closer to becoming a reality with new partnership.

Special Reports

Smart City Expo day one: think digital, think green, think inclusion

The first day of the online event confirmed that the smart cities sector is well aware of its destination but it’s how it gets there that will be the problem.