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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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Shenzhen

Smart Cities Reports10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

Smart Cities Reports29 Nov 2021

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

Smart Cities Reports25 Aug 2021

We explore Seattle’s journey to becoming a data-driven city and how it plans to continue to develop its smart city strengths

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

Smart Cities Reports19 Mar 2021

The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.

Data tool aims to help developers meet biodiversity metric

Planning and redevelopment22 Apr 2026

The foundational dataset is designed to help rural and urban developers in England to support the target of providing a 10 per cent Biodiversity Net Gain.

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

Webinars17 Apr 2026

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

Amman students use Minecraft to redesign their city

Planning and redevelopment08 Apr 2026

Students will work in teams to redesign public spaces using the Minecraft Education platform to support a climate-resilient, inclusive, and food-secure future.

How a small mountain town is creating a model for urban growth

Special Reports27 Mar 2026

Katerina Danekina, CEO of Green Rock, explains the operating model and delivery logic behind the structured growth of the mountain town of Dilijan in Armenia.

Mutirão programme fast-tracks climate action in Brazilian cities

Climate action25 Mar 2026

First cohort of cities and states will receive support from C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors to deliver implementation-ready climate initiatives by 2027.

Tallinn to build city centre pedestrian and bike path

Pedestrianisation23 Mar 2026

Renovation of the Marta ditch will help solve the problems of rainwater drainage in the area as well as create a better and safer space for local residents.

Smart island enters next development phase

Digital twins09 Mar 2026

Ambassadori Island Batumi in the Black Sea region is working with Arup to implement a smart city framework that integrates advanced digital infrastructure.

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

Special Reports06 Mar 2026

Plans announced for London’s floating destination

Planning and redevelopment06 Mar 2026

Vision for Royal Victoria Dock West would see a 12-hectare stretch of water within London’s Royal Docks become the capital’s first large-scale floating park.

LA breaks ground on community-focused project

Pedestrianisation02 Mar 2026

The $152m Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway project will transform 12 acres of former industrial land into community-centred spaces for residents.

Abu Dhabi and Baku establish Twin City partnership

News24 Feb 2026

The agreement sets out a commitment by Abu Dhabi and the Baku City Executive Power to enhance quality of life and advance sustainability-led urban development.

GovTech Lab Ukraine selects winning innovation startups

News20 Feb 2026

The lab’s open innovation programme aims to enable government institutions to work directly with startups to design and test digital solutions before scaling.

Kuala Lumpur sets roadmap for decarbonising the built environment

Climate action18 Feb 2026

Malaysian capital worked with C40 Cities and the UK on a four-year initiative to integrate inclusive, practical climate action into planning and operations.

TomTom partners to support data-driven mobility and infrastructure planning

Road travel16 Feb 2026

Collaboration gives Aecom access to highly precise mobility insights, supporting safer roads, optimised networks, and more resilient infrastructure planning.

New standard speeds up local energy planning in UK

Planning and redevelopment11 Feb 2026

The standardised Local Authority Common Ask builds on previous cross-sector collaboration and enables local authorities to share granular spatial forecasts.

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.

Plan outlines how Sacramento could adapt to extreme weather

Climate action22 Jan 2026

SacAdapt is a joint effort between the City and SRTD to prepare roads, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, bus stops and light rail infrastructure for climate impacts.

Brownfield regeneration is crucial to solving Europe housing crisis

Planning and redevelopment22 Jan 2026

Europe must take advantage of brownfield development’s potential to address affordable housing needs and reduce carbon emissions, a new report reveals.

Vancouver approves zoning updates for Villages initiative

Planning and redevelopment20 Jan 2026

Villages form part of the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan and are centred on existing retail clusters that will transform into vibrant neighbourhoods.

Boston to build first hotel under new Net Zero Carbon Zoning

Climate action19 Jan 2026

One of five projects to be approved under the initiative, the building will improve the public realm with landscaping, street trees and pedestrian connections.

Tallinn master plan focuses on human-centred environment

Planning and redevelopment16 Jan 2026

Estonian capital’s 2026 budget and master plan aims to create a high-quality living environment with everyday services conveniently accessible to residents.

City of Helsinki and Aalto University strengthen partnership

News13 Jan 2026

The two sides are building on their existing strategic partnership with a new agreement to focus on areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation and vitality.

Westminster City Council launches ‘retrofit-first’ policy

Climate action12 Jan 2026

It requires developers to explore all reasonable options for retrofitting and adapting buildings before seeking permission for demolition and redevelopment.

Glasgow to trial people-first zone in city centre

Pedestrianisation06 Jan 2026

Work begins in February on a redesigned, fully accessible, step‑free junction where Queen Street meets Ingram Street with priority given to pedestrians.

SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2025

News31 Dec 2025

Which cities, trends and technologies made the smart cities headlines over the past 12 months? SmartCitiesWorld brings you its 10 top stories of 2025.

Madrid to deploy AI for smarter management of parks and green spaces from 2026

AI and Machine Learning28 Nov 2025

A three-year programme will modernise inspection planning, optimise maintenance workflows and enhance environmental monitoring across Madrid’s urban green infrastructure.

Webinar (27 Nov): How sensors, AI, and digital twins can shape the future of urban transport

On-Demand Webinars28 Nov 2025

Delve into the how the convergence of visual sensors, digital twins and artificial intelligence are revolutionising urban mobility.

Webinar: Getting your data strategy right for smarter sites and safer operations

On-Demand Webinars19 Nov 2025

Discover the crucial role industrial sites are playing in shaping safety, resilience, and service continuity for continued city connectivity.

How AI and biometrics are shaping next-generation mobility paymentsSponsored by ST Engineering

Opinions04 Nov 2025

Fuad Alsagoff, Senior Manager, Mobility Payment Systems, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how mobility payments are evolving with a new wave of technology – and how openness and inclusive services are driving adoption.

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.

Tampere invites residents to co-design their smart city

Citizen engagement21 Oct 2025

Survey represents an opportunity to share what kinds of digital tools and services residents would like, and help shape the future of Tampere as a smart city.

The Ellinikon smart city in Greece nears final stages

Planning and redevelopment15 Oct 2025

The Ellinikon, which is being developed on former site of Athens’ international airport, is expected to contribute approximately 2.5 per cent of Greece’s GDP.

Six cities named as European Capital of Innovation finalists

News15 Oct 2025

iCapital prize is awarded to cities that act as front-runners in leveraging innovation to shape more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments.

OnDemand Webinar: Getting your data strategy right for smarter sites and safer operations

Webinars09 Oct 2025

Discover the crucial role industrial sites are playing in shaping safety, resilience, and service continuity for continued city connectivity.

OnDemand Webinar: How sensors, AI, and digital twins can shape the future of urban transport

Webinars08 Oct 2025

Delve into the how the convergence of visual sensors, digital twins and artificial intelligence are revolutionising urban mobility.

Smart City Expo World Congress announces 2025 keynotes

News03 Oct 2025

Fourteenth edition of the event will bring together more than 600 global experts to share strategies, tech and projects that are driving urban transformation.

Woven City officially launches as a testbed for future of mobility

Planning and redevelopment29 Sep 2025

Central to Woven City are two profiles of participants: Inventors who will develop and test products and services, and Weavers who will provide feedback.

How cities can get ahead with AI-enabled traffic managementSponsored by ST Engineering

Opinions25 Sep 2025

Dr Chong Chee Chung, Vice President, ITS Architecting, Mobility Road, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how a combination of deep learning, computer vision and artificial neural networks are transforming urban traffic management.

Trend Report Panel Discussion: Exploring digital twins and the metaverse for smart cities

On-Demand Webinars18 Sep 2025

Watch this SmartCitiesWorld and BizzTech panel discussion where industry leaders and experts will delve into the transformative potential of metaverse and digital twin technologies for urban development.

Australia's national climate risk assessment – what does it mean for cities?

Climate action15 Sep 2025

The Australian government’s long-anticipated climate risk assessment has arrived, but what’s the outlook and what does it mean for city governments and communities?

Mistify AI launches smart dust suppression tool for construction pollution

Air quality08 Sep 2025

Oxford start-up Mistify AI has unveiled an AI-driven, solar-powered system that can significantly reduces harmful particulates on urban construction sites.

Companies partner to create connected neighbourhoods in Abu Dhabi

Planning and redevelopment04 Sep 2025

TAQA Distribution and Aldar have signed a strategic agreement to enhance utility delivery and digital innovation across new communities.

Helsinki involves young people in neighbourhood build projects

People and skills28 Aug 2025

As part of the Rammaus project, the City and companies will employ young people to build infrastructure and provide services in their own neighbourhoods.

Building smarter cities: scaling sustainability and efficiency with smart city platformsSponsored by ST Engineering

Opinions28 Aug 2025

ST Engineering’s Richard Ng explains how integrated smart city platforms can support cities in becoming more sustainable and efficient at the scale that is right for them.

New York City DoT unveils comprehensive Greenway plan

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