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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Tool assists emergency services with EV shift

Electric vehicles06 Nov 2025

Developed with input from emergency services workers, the Blue Light tool will bring together information on each site’s future energy needs in one place.

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.

San Francisco updates Climate Action Plan

Climate action22 Apr 2026

The first update in five years came just ahead of the start of San Francisco Climate Week, which will bring together more than 60,000 people for 700 events.

New Yorkers have say on location for e-bike battery swapping locations

Micromobility21 Apr 2026

The e-bike battery swapping cabinets provide safe charging stations where electric micromobility users can plug in dead batteries and pick up full ones.

Liverpool City Council expands EV charging network

Electric vehicles21 Apr 2026

More than 130 residential streets will benefit, with installations almost doubling the size of the city council’s network to more than 670 charge points.

AppyWay partners to manage UK traffic regulations and the kerb

Road travel17 Apr 2026

It is integrating its kerbside and traffic regulation tool with Brightly Software’s Confirm system to support digitisation of UK highway authorities’ operations.

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

Webinars16 Apr 2026

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.

CDTA improves bus arrival accuracy with Moovit partnership

Mobility-as-a-Service16 Apr 2026

New system refines ETAs by analysing real-time vehicle positioning, current traffic conditions, and historical travel patterns to dynamically adjust positions.

Santa Monica boosts Big Blue Bus fleet with $56m investment

Climate action14 Apr 2026

Project supports local job creation through construction and electrical work, while advancing workforce training in clean energy and zero-emission vehicle tech.

Miovision introduces AI agent for traffic engineering

AI CityXchange13 Apr 2026

The mobility company claims the purpose-built generative AI agent reduces manual data analysis time from weeks to minutes through conversational interface.

Waymo and Waze announce pothole detection pilot for US cities

Road travel10 Apr 2026

The programme uses Waymo’s perception and physical feedback systems to detect and provide up-to-date information for cities on potholes where Waymo operates.

Ethiopia launches digital toll payment solution on expressway

Road travel10 Apr 2026

Ethio Telecom and ETRE have unveiled an RFID toll payment system to redefine user experience on the Addis Ababa-Adama expressway, a vital transport artery.

Riga reduces red light violations by two-thirds

Road travel08 Apr 2026

The reduction over the past six months follows installation of LMT Group’s smart traffic monitoring solution in nine locations across the Latvian capital.

Toyota and Honda team to promote road safety in Thailand

Road travel07 Apr 2026

Toyota Mobility Foundation and Honda Motor Company are collaborating to deliver traffic safety information while introducing interactive learning mechanisms.

The rise of ride-hailing in Asia Pacific

Road travel06 Apr 2026

Combination of a highly urbanised population, abundance of two-wheel vehicles, and consumer engagement with digital platforms makes APAC the dominant region.

Alabama Department of Transportation expands Iteris contract

Analytics31 Mar 2026

Together, ALDoT, Iteris and Here Technologies will use shared insights to proactively enhance signal timings to better facilitate traffic flow statewide.

Platform helps London black cab drivers access more fares

Road travel31 Mar 2026

Curb Flow brings together ride requests from multiple sources into a single platform, bringing more metered trip opportunities to drivers and reducing downtime.

Inrix launches roadway safety AI agent

AI CityXchange30 Mar 2026

Inrix Compass is an advanced, generative AI agent specifically designed to help US agencies quickly identify systemic safety risks before serious crashes occur.

Ordnance Survey expands digital map of Great Britain

News27 Mar 2026

OS National Geographic Database has expanded into a collection of datasets, bringing together a high volume of authoritative geographic data into one location.

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.

Ionity unveils charging hubs in Fort William and Inverness

Electric vehicles20 Mar 2026

The high-powered EV charging sites in the Scottish Highlands strengthen Scotland’s network and support sustainable travel for both tourists and locals.

SilverRide meets paratransit needs in San Mateo County

Inclusivity19 Mar 2026

SilverRide will operate both ambulatory and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, delivering supplemental service to Redi-Wheels riders across San Mateo County.

New Lime bike upgrade to hit UK streets this month

Micromobility19 Mar 2026

The LimeBike model introduces a suite of technology and design changes aimed at welcoming a wider range of riders to shared micromobility across the UK.

Project aims to integrate peri-urban areas into the climate transition

Climate action18 Mar 2026

The Horizon project brings together partner organisations from across Europe to develop innovative solutions in mobility, energy, industry, and governance.

England’s exposure to climate-related flooding

Climate action18 Mar 2026

Latest analysis by Ordnance Survey pinpoints the commuter corridors, economic routes and access points that are most vulnerable to river and sea flooding.

Bolt to build the AI foundation for scaling AVs in Europe

Connected and autonomous vehicles17 Mar 2026

AV platform will be deployed on the Drive Hyperion compute and sensor architecture to deliver a robotaxi service that meets Europe’s highest safety and performance standards.

Singapore deploys next-gen intelligent transport system

Road travel16 Mar 2026

The Land Transport Authority is working with ST Engineering to deploy a suite of solutions to create a more responsive and future-ready road transport network.

StreetLight Data launches traffic forecasting tool

Road travel13 Mar 2026

The Closure Impacts tool aims to help operations teams anticipate the impact of closures on traffic flow and design effective and safety-focused diversions.

Espoo uses crowdsourcing game for accessibility survey

Inclusivity12 Mar 2026

The effective data collection method provided a comprehensive dataset on the current accessibility of a total of 1,417 bus stops across the Finnish city.

Lime launches LimePrime subscription across the UK

Micromobility11 Mar 2026

E-bike operator is launching a revamped subscription model, bringing its pricing in line with, or below, local public transport costs for frequent riders.

Dundee publishes Walking and Cycling Index

Road travel09 Mar 2026

Index is based on a survey by the Scottish city to capture local people’s views and behaviours when it comes to getting around by walking, wheeling and cycling.

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

Special Reports06 Mar 2026

French mobility provider integrates rail ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service05 Mar 2026

Nouvelle-Aquitaine Mobilités’ ambition is to build a multimodal ecosystem, linking regional rail ticketing with coach services and urban transport networks.

Global index provides public transit network performance data

Open data04 Mar 2026

The Mosaiq Global Public Transit Index is built on open data from more than a 1,000 locations worldwide, providing an up-to-date view of network performance.

Road analysis platform builds global momentum

AI and Machine Learning03 Mar 2026

Flowity has secured investment to accelerate the global expansion of its advanced AI and computer vision platform for automated road condition analysis.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports02 Mar 2026

Driivz to manage XLr8 America’s EV public charging sites

Electric vehicles26 Feb 2026

Driivz’s software will optimise charging and energy management across XLr8 America’s expanding public charge point network, enabling seamless driver experience.

Improving passenger movement across transport networks

Analytics26 Feb 2026

Optibus is introducing transfer planning tools to provide agencies with insight into how routes connect and where the passenger experience can be improved.

Uber to launch in-app booking for Joby air taxis in Dubai

Air Travel26 Feb 2026

Joby expects to carry its first passengers later this year, marking a milestone in the Joby-Uber partnership to bring multimodal transportation to global cities.

Inrix announces next-gen AI traffic tools

AI and Machine Learning25 Feb 2026

The transport data and analytics firm is introducing expanded automation, generative AI capabilities, enhanced incident detection, and continuous analytics.

US office development to install vision-based parking system

Road travel24 Feb 2026

The Visionary in Pinnacle Hills, Northwest Arkansas, will benefit from real-time occupancy counting and digital wayfinding across multiple parking areas.

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.

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

AI and Machine Learning19 Feb 2026

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.

Five projects selected to support inclusive mobility in Medellín

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