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OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion: AI for personalised government services – building trust and inclusivity in cities

Join city and industry experts to explore how AI is enabling more personalised, accessible, and trusted government services, and uncover practical strategies for responsible AI adoption that benefits all citizens. Hear from Manchester City Council and the City of Tampere.

Special Reports

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

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.

Podcast: Building resilient cities: trustworthy AI, digital twins, and urban innovation at YII 2025Sponsored by Bentley Systems

SmartCitiesWorld speaks with Bentley Systems leaders about unleashing AI and digital twins to drive innovation, resilience, and people-first progress in the world’s cities.

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 knowledge sharing is critical between cities and their partners to use AI technology for public good.

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Introducing AI CityXchange: focusing on the real work of AI in cities

Opinions05 Feb 2026

Interview: How AI can help cities achieve resilience goals

Video05 Feb 2026

Hannah Prior, National Resilience Lead, WW Public Sector at Microsoft, explains how the company is supporting urban resilience outcomes through its AI work.

Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

AI and Machine Learning28 Jan 2026

Discover how Microsoft is working to help cities ease pressure on resource and budget with AI, from helping to reshape government processes to helping transform resident experiences.

Interview: Pathways to creating more cognitive cities

Video27 Jan 2026

Honeywell’s Mohamed Moselhy, talks us through the role of artificial intelligence and digital twins in moving from smart cities to cognitive cities.

Leading data infrastructure is helping power better lives in Sunderland

AI and Machine Learning22 Jan 2026

Sunderland is redefining the notion of a data-driven city through its sophisticated data platform, explain the leaders of the city’s 20-year public-private joint venture.

OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Webinars18 Dec 2025

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

How Ukraine developed its AI assistant – and claimed a world record

Special Reports18 Dec 2025

The Diia.AI app represents a new way for governments to interact with communities and aims to bring fast, intuitive public services even closer to people.

Brighton & Hove deploys AI sensors on active travel corridor

AI and Machine Learning16 Dec 2025

The city council is working with VivaCity to deploy five sensors along key points, capturing anonymised multimodal data on pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

Manchester’s digital journey: from strategy to action

Inclusivity20 Nov 2025

Discover how Manchester is turning its digital ambitions into action through a people-centred approach that blends social purpose with technical innovation.

How San José is setting an AI benchmark for other cities

Special Reports12 Nov 2025

Mayor Matt Mahan explains how the city is responsibly deploying AI and leading the discussion on how cities can use it to improve civic engagement, public safety, transportation, and service delivery.

OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion: AI for personalised government services – building trust and inclusivity in cities

Webinars07 Nov 2025

OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion: AI for resilient infrastructure – sustainable operations for future-ready cities

Webinars09 Oct 2025

Delve into how artificial intelligence is reshaping urban infrastructure to meet the rising pressures of climate change, ageing systems, and rapid urban growth.

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.

OnDemand Webinar: From data to decision – understanding how technology is reinforcing city decision makers

Webinars30 Sep 2025

Discover how the integration of IoT, edge AI, and digital twins are aiding cities to turn data into smarter, faster decisions.

Panel discussion (23 Oct): Trust and tech AI’s future with local government

Webinars29 Sep 2025

Join us to explore how local governments are leveraging AI to improve services, boost local economies, and build public trust – while navigating the challenges of ethics and inclusion.

Webinar (28 Oct): Agentic AI for Cities: Impact in Minutes, Not Months

Webinars28 Sep 2025

Join BizzTech in this hands-on webinar session built for local government leaders to learn how Agentic AI can help cities under pressure to deliver more, faster.

Seattle’s responsible AI plan: what cities should know

AI and Machine Learning25 Sep 2025

Discover how Seattle’s new AI plan sets a new standard for responsible, equitable, and innovative use of artificial intelligence in city government.

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

AI and Machine Learning04 Sep 2025

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

eBook: Edge AI: transforming urban spaces with AI and edge computing

Ebooks30 Jun 2025

Discover how AI, edge computing, and IoT are revolutionising urban management and how to leverage these cutting-edge technologies to build smarter, safer, and more connected urban spaces.

OnDemand Webinar: How edge AI is transforming city operations and services

Webinars05 Jun 2025

Join Barcelona and Kyiv for this webinar as we look at how edge AI applications are coming to cities and supporting positive outcomes across mobility, lighting, and safety.

SmartCitiesWorld Pulse Survey: city priorities, technologies and challenges

Special Reports14 May 2025

From the rise of AI to evolving expectations around public safety, sustainability, and mobility, cities today are being asked to react quickly to a raft of challenges, often with limited resources and increasing complexity.

OnDemand Webinar: Urban transformation and AI – filling in the gaps

Webinars13 May 2025

Watch this webinar with Honeywell to understand the next steps in operationalising AI for cities around safety, resilience and mobility.

Unlocking the potential of edge AI for smarter citiesSponsored by PNY Technologies

AI and Machine Learning01 Apr 2025

Youssef Nadiri, product and business development manager of Smart Cities & Spaces at PNY Technologies, explains where cities could get started with edge AI, and the importance of working with a partner who knows the city ecosystem as well as the technology itself.

How Austin is innovating to serve community and staff needs

Inclusivity21 Feb 2025

Genesis Gavino, chief of staff for the City of Austin, explains how the city is looking to use technology and data to deliver better outcomes for residents, and greater insight and support for staff.

OnDemand Panel discussion: Citizen insights - AI in the smart city

Webinars11 Feb 2025

Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to explore the relationship between AI and city communities, and how these technologies can transform urban living.

Preparing cities for a smarter, sustainable future with AI

AI and Machine Learning18 Dec 2024

SmartCitiesWorld speaks to Renu Navale, Intel’s VP & General Manager for Cities and Critical Infrastructure, live from Smart City Expo 2024 in Barcelona.

OnDemand Panel discussion: Harnessing the power of AI for smarter utilities

Webinars25 Nov 2024

Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to discover how AI can bring innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and reliability for utilities providers.

Applying AI to tackle urban health challenges

Health and social care20 Nov 2024

Dr Ann Aerts, head of the Novartis Foundation, explains how the AI4HealthyCities initiative is leveraging AI and extensive datasets to identify key drivers of health disparities, and the potential to offer targeted interventions to improve health across urban populations.

OnDemand Panel discussion: Using AI to create value in cities for communities and workforce

Webinars12 Nov 2024

Watch this panel discussion OnDemand to discover how AI can transform cities, enhancing operations and services for communities and empowering the workforce.

City AI Series: Levelling up operational efficiencySponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning28 Oct 2024

Tune in for the next instalment of the ‘AI in Cities’ interview series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, where we explore levelling up operational efficiency.

How AI and digital twins are becoming critical climate action toolsSponsored article

Digital twins28 Oct 2024

Dr Uwe Jasnoch, director, EMEA Government, Transportation and Defence at Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, explains how greater geographic intelligence enabled by AI and digital twins can support cities in achieving climate resilience, and how Hexagon has worked to combine these technologies into a service that makes them scalable and accessible for more cities.

City AI Series: Improving public and facility safety in citiesSponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning17 Oct 2024

Tune in for the next instalment of the ‘AI in Cities’ interview series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, where we’re looking at improving city public safety.

OnDemand Webinar: Driving Efficiency with Digital Twins and AI in Water Management

Webinars11 Oct 2024

Join SmartCitiesWorld and Sand Technologies for our latest webinar, focusing on how Thames Water are integrating advanced digital twin technology and AI to revolutionise water management.

OnDemand Panel discussion: How Madrid is unlocking the potential of AI to transform city experiences

Webinars04 Oct 2024

Hear from Madrid City Council in our latest panel discussion, focusing on how an AI-driven virtual assistant is enhancing visitor experience in Madrid.

Insights Series: key considerations for getting started with AI

AI and Machine Learning02 Aug 2024

In our latest Insight Series instalment, SmartCitiesWorld breaks down the key actions and considerations cities can take to get started with AI tools, looking at transport, resident services, and extending the benefits to businesses.

City AI Series: Improving personal experienceSponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning31 Jul 2024

Tune in for the next instalment of the ‘AI in Cities’ video interview series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, where we’re looking at improving personal experience.

OnDemand Global Local Executive Panel: From Smart Cities to Sustainable Futures – AI and Local Governance

Webinars08 Jul 2024

In this virtual session, panellists will explore innovative approaches to issues such as urban planning, transportation, and public safety, with a specific focus on the role of local governments in implementing AI solutions.

City AI Series: Developing more sustainable citiesSponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning02 Jul 2024

Tune in for the next instalment of the ’AI in Cities’ video interview series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, where we’re looking at supporting sustainability outcomes.

OnDemand Webinar: Demystifying the AI journey for cities

Webinars08 Jun 2024

We explore how cities can overcome these barriers and embark on a successful AI journey, discovering the processes involved in applying AI to city data and creating valuable actionable insights across sustainability, operational efficiency, safety and beyond.

City AI Series: Exploring possibilities and processesSponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning06 Jun 2024

Part one of a new series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA that explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence on city data, operations and services.

Trust vs trustworthiness: smart cities in the age of AI

AI and Machine Learning18 Apr 2024

Cristian Capotescu and Gil Eyal, associate director and director of The Trust Collaboratory at Columbia University, explore the sociology of trust as it relates to the rollout of AI in cities.

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