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

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.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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.

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Waymo and Waze announce pothole detection pilot for US cities

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.
Autonomous e-Atak bus tested and approved on Paris routes

Autonomous e-Atak bus tested and approved on Paris routes

Connected and autonomous vehicles09 Apr 2026
It follows completion of a six-month test in Paris with public transport operator RATP Group in which it completed approximately 3,000km of autonomous driving.
The rise of ride-hailing in Asia Pacific

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.
Bolt to build the AI foundation for scaling AVs in Europe

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

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

Special Reports06 Mar 2026
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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports02 Mar 2026
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.
Texas DoT extends partnership for next-gen traffic insights

Texas DoT extends partnership for next-gen traffic insights

Road travel10 Feb 2026
Building on a 15-year collaboration, this new contract will aim to help make travel across Texas safer, smarter, and more efficient for all road users.
Waymo launches autonomous rides at San Francisco airport

Waymo launches autonomous rides at San Francisco airport

Connected and autonomous vehicles02 Feb 2026
Serving San Francisco International Airport delivers one of the most requested features for Waymo riders and further deepens its relationship with the city.
Lucid, Nuro and Uber reveal global robotaxi at CES 2026

Lucid, Nuro and Uber reveal global robotaxi at CES 2026

Connected and autonomous vehicles08 Jan 2026
Autonomous on-road testing, led by Nuro, began in December last year, marking an important milestone in service validation and path to launch later in 2026.
Mission Control launched for the Physical AI era

Mission Control launched for the Physical AI era

Digital twins07 Jan 2026
Terbine’s Mission Control system is designed to manage the complexity of autonomous systems at scale and ensure humans are kept in the loop in smart cities.
Incheon to showcase smart city solutions at CES 2026

Incheon to showcase smart city solutions at CES 2026

News05 Jan 2026
Companies from Incheon Free Economic Zone in South Korea have been recognised in the annual consumer electronics and IT exhibition awards in Las Vegas.
Port of Tyne reports operational gains with 5G network

Port of Tyne reports operational gains with 5G network

4G and 5G30 Dec 2025
Private 5G solution supports real-time analytics, sensors, and connected equipment across the dynamic environment at one of the UK’s key deep-sea gateways.
Acisa signs up for smart mobility project at the edge

Acisa signs up for smart mobility project at the edge

Cloud and edge computing22 Dec 2025
The infrastructure will enable new applications for smart cities, mobility, IoT, and industry, ensuring interoperability, flexibility, and resource optimisation.
Training first responders on interacting with Waymo vehicles

Training first responders on interacting with Waymo vehicles

Connected and autonomous vehicles19 Dec 2025
First responders need to have the knowledge and tools to safely interact with new and emerging technologies like AVs, especially when there is no driver.
Tool launched to track Europe’s race to net-zero transport

Tool launched to track Europe’s race to net-zero transport

Climate action11 Dec 2025
Part of the Path2Zero project, PolicyFrameMapper is a dashboard designed to map, compare and analyse transport decarbonisation strategies across Europe.
Aurrigo launches licensing hub for autonomous solutions

Aurrigo launches licensing hub for autonomous solutions

Connected and autonomous vehicles10 Dec 2025
It is seeking local relationships, funding, operations and manufacturing support to bring solutions like Auto-Shuttle to more airports and ground handling operators.
Solihull’s SCALE autonomous shuttle project wins top honour at CiTTi Awards 2025

Solihull’s SCALE autonomous shuttle project wins top honour at CiTTi Awards 2025

Connected and autonomous vehicles28 Nov 2025
The win highlights the West Midlands’ leadership in real world CAM deployment and the project’s growing role in shaping the future of autonomous transport services in the UK.
Abu Dhabi partners to advance smart mobility

Abu Dhabi partners to advance smart mobility

Connected and autonomous vehicles11 Nov 2025
The initial phase of the collaboration with CaoCao will focus on commercial pilots for operating autonomous vehicles and battery-swap electric vehicles.
Autonomous delivery robots to hit the streets of Riverside

Autonomous delivery robots to hit the streets of Riverside

Logistics30 Oct 2025
Through the collaboration, Riverside is seeking to establish a model for the “thoughtful integration” of robotics and automation into local infrastructure.
Victoriaville hosts municipal V2X charging station

Victoriaville hosts municipal V2X charging station

Electric vehicles27 Oct 2025
Canadian city is working with EV charging firm Polara to install Canada’s first municipal bidirectional vehicle-to-everything charging station at City Hall.
Aurrigo debuts winter-ready autonomous shuttle in Ottawa

Aurrigo debuts winter-ready autonomous shuttle in Ottawa

Connected and autonomous vehicles23 Oct 2025
Auto-Shuttle Mk2 will operate along a 4.5km route at Kanata Business Park in Ottawa, linking businesses, restaurants, community spaces and transit connections.
E-bike and e-scooter parking system deployed in Denver South

E-bike and e-scooter parking system deployed in Denver South

Micromobility07 Oct 2025
The Sparkpark system introduces advanced digital parking infrastructure to make it easier for riders to locate, park and check in Spin e-bikes and scooters.
Fully autonomous vehicles could unlock $18.7bn for GCC region

Fully autonomous vehicles could unlock $18.7bn for GCC region

Connected and autonomous vehicles01 Oct 2025
Report highlights how robo-taxis, robo-shuttles, robo-buses, and drones will redefine mobility in major cities, making autonomous transport accessible to all.
Woven City officially launches as a testbed for future of mobility

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.
Oxa adopts Nvidia tech to accelerate AV software rollout

Oxa adopts Nvidia tech to accelerate AV software rollout

Connected and autonomous vehicles23 Sep 2025
Oxa anticipates Nvidia technology expansion will significantly speed up its commercial rollout in the $2 trillion industrial mobility automation market.
Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing service to Nashville

Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing service to Nashville

Connected and autonomous vehicles19 Sep 2025
Partnering with Lyft, Waymo said it will start fully autonomous operations in the US city in the coming months, and will be open to public riders next year.
May Mobility and Lyft deploy first autonomous fleet in Atlanta

May Mobility and Lyft deploy first autonomous fleet in Atlanta

Connected and autonomous vehicles17 Sep 2025
Collaboration aims to introduce Atlanta to autonomous tech through a “measured, safety-first approach”, prioritising human experience and community trust.
City of Fairlawn deploys connected vehicle corridor

City of Fairlawn deploys connected vehicle corridor

Connected and autonomous vehicles09 Sep 2025
System is integrated with TravelSafely smartphone app to provide real-time alerts to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to improve safety and reduce congestion.
German autonomous driving project expands operating area

German autonomous driving project expands operating area

Connected and autonomous vehicles09 Sep 2025
Passengers can use Kira project shuttles not only in the city of Langen and municipality of Egelsbach but also in northern and western districts of Darmstadt.
San Francisco moves to next phase of Waymo operations

San Francisco moves to next phase of Waymo operations

Connected and autonomous vehicles04 Sep 2025
Start of limited rideshare aims to re-energise Market Street and boost downtown footfall as part of Mayor Daniel Lurie’s broader economic recovery push.
Belfast Titanic Quarter deploys autonomous passenger shuttle

Belfast Titanic Quarter deploys autonomous passenger shuttle

Connected and autonomous vehicles29 Aug 2025
The Harlander service features electric eVersum shuttle vehicles powered by Oxa-Driver software that travel a one-mile loop, carrying up to eight passengers.
Waymo to start testing self-driving cars in New York City

Waymo to start testing self-driving cars in New York City

Connected and autonomous vehicles26 Aug 2025
Waymo permitted to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and Brooklyn with trained specialist behind wheel at all times under strictest safety rules.
Aurrigo accelerates sustainable airport and transport innovations

Aurrigo accelerates sustainable airport and transport innovations

Connected and autonomous vehicles26 Aug 2025
The UK autonomous tech specialist has secured £1m of grants and support for four projects at East Midlands Airport, The Orkney Islands and the West Midlands.
Global startup challenge announced for Smart City Expo 2025

Global startup challenge announced for Smart City Expo 2025

News20 Aug 2025
North Texas Innovation Alliance’s 2025 pitching challenge aims to underline the importance of supporting international innovation and economic development.
Aurrigo deploys Auto-Shuttle in Canadian first

Aurrigo deploys Auto-Shuttle in Canadian first

Connected and autonomous vehicles18 Aug 2025
The project will connect eight designated stops across Kanata North Technology Park, Canada’s largest tech park, across a strategically designed 4.5km route.
Lyft and Baidu to deploy autonomous rides across Europe

Lyft and Baidu to deploy autonomous rides across Europe

Connected and autonomous vehicles12 Aug 2025
Lyft plans to deploy Baidu Apollo Go’s RT6 fully electric autonomous vehicles initially in Germany and the UK starting in 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Curiosity Lab to deploy AI-enabled smart mobility solution

Curiosity Lab to deploy AI-enabled smart mobility solution

AI and Machine Learning08 Aug 2025
Intelligent NETworks introduces an innovative transportation operations solution to realise infrastructure efficiency in the City of Peachtree Corners.
Autonomous logistics project launched at Port of Tyne

Autonomous logistics project launched at Port of Tyne

Logistics05 Aug 2025
Running over nine months, the project aims to demonstrate a scalable and commercially viable autonomous logistics solution, supporting the UK’s net-zero goals.
Milton Keynes extends self-driving shuttle trials in city centre

Milton Keynes extends self-driving shuttle trials in city centre

Connected and autonomous vehicles01 Aug 2025
Shuttles will run between the station and Hotel La Tour, allowing researchers more space to understand how the shuttles can safely navigate in an urban area.
AV company teams with university to map urban environments

AV company teams with university to map urban environments

Connected and autonomous vehicles31 Jul 2025
Guident is collaborating with Florida Atlantic University’s Sensing Institute to enhance the planning of infrastructure and transportation in urban environments.
May Mobility expands autonomy-as-a-service offering

May Mobility expands autonomy-as-a-service offering

Connected and autonomous vehicles29 Jul 2025
The autonomous vehicle technology company is launching a proprietary ride-hail integration API and is preparing to scale in urban markets around the world.
Rotterdam Airport launches autonomous shuttle service

Rotterdam Airport launches autonomous shuttle service

Connected and autonomous vehicles14 Jul 2025
The Karsan Autonomous e-Atak carried its first passengers for Dam Shuttles between Rotterdam The Hague Airport terminal and Meijersplein Metro Station. 
City of Greensboro joins Aces Mobility Coalition

City of Greensboro joins Aces Mobility Coalition

Connected and autonomous vehicles11 Jul 2025
As Greensboro builds upon its transit service to meet future demands, it will be looking towards the deployment of autonomous, shared, and connected transit.
Bentley launches open API for roadway intelligence solution

Bentley launches open API for roadway intelligence solution

Analytics09 Jul 2025
New open API and self-service tools in Bentley Systems’ Blyncsy Roadway Intelligence offering aims to accelerate the development of innovative applications.
Dubai to trial autonomous taxis later in 2025

Dubai to trial autonomous taxis later in 2025

Connected and autonomous vehicles08 Jul 2025
Dubai’s Smart Self-Driving Transport Strategy aims to convert 25 per cent of all trips in Dubai into autonomous journeys across various transport modes by 2030.
Fully autonomous public transit system launches in Florida

Fully autonomous public transit system launches in Florida

Connected and autonomous vehicles03 Jul 2025
Beep will operate and maintain the autonomous vehicle innovation service, which is part of the JTA’s groundbreaking Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) programme.
Peachtree Corners partners to advance smart city use cases

Peachtree Corners partners to advance smart city use cases

4G and 5G02 Jul 2025
Alliance between Peachtree Corners and MUFG strengthens international innovation pipeline through smart city collaboration and real-world technology deployment.
Serve Robotics introduces autonomous robot delivery in Atlanta

Serve Robotics introduces autonomous robot delivery in Atlanta

Connected and autonomous vehicles30 Jun 2025
Expansion builds on the company’s launches in Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas-Fort Worth as part of ongoing collaboration with the Uber Eats delivery platform.
Milton Keynes to host flagship tech week

Milton Keynes to host flagship tech week

News29 May 2025
Events include the Smart City Robotics Competition, where university teams from across Europe will put robotics skills to the test in real-world challenges.
Germany progresses on-demand autonomous shuttle project

Germany progresses on-demand autonomous shuttle project

Connected and autonomous vehicles28 May 2025
Kira is the first project in Germany to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles with passengers in live road traffic and aims to provide flexible, on-demand services.
SmartCitiesWorld Pulse Survey: city priorities, technologies and challenges

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.
Uber and May Mobility enter strategic partnership to scale AVs

Uber and May Mobility enter strategic partnership to scale AVs

Connected and autonomous vehicles07 May 2025
Arlington identified as first city to launch May Mobility AVs on the Uber platform later this year where the companies aim to quickly scale AV use for ride-hail.
Milton Keynes deploys next-generation mobile network

Milton Keynes deploys next-generation mobile network

4G and 5G07 May 2025
As well as bringing immediate benefits, the council will explore the use of the network to provide connectivity to the planned autonomous shuttle services.
Curiosity Lab partnership to advance Atlanta tech ecosystem

Curiosity Lab partnership to advance Atlanta tech ecosystem

People and skills23 Apr 2025
New partnership with Georgia Tech seeks to amplify hands-on research opportunities and to continue bridging academic learning and industry collaboration.
Tokyo prepares the ground for autonomous taxi service

Tokyo prepares the ground for autonomous taxi service

Connected and autonomous vehicles16 Apr 2025
The local taxi platform Go and taxi firm Nihon Kotsu are working with autonomous vehicle company Waymo to deploy self-driving cars in the Japanese capital. 
Autonomous vehicles to operate on San Francisco’s Market Street

Autonomous vehicles to operate on San Francisco’s Market Street

Connected and autonomous vehicles15 Apr 2025
Autonomous vehicle specialist Waymo will begin mapping the corridor in the coming days, with a passenger service expected to launch as soon as this summer. 
Robotaxi company obtains permit for autonomous testing in Luxembourg

Robotaxi company obtains permit for autonomous testing in Luxembourg

Connected and autonomous vehicles08 Apr 2025
Under the permit, Pony.ai will commence on-road Level 4 autonomous driving testing in collaboration with Luxembourg’s mobility solutions provider Emile Weber.
Uber Eats partners for autonomous delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth

Uber Eats partners for autonomous delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth

Connected and autonomous vehicles07 Apr 2025
It is working with autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics to deliver in the neighbourhoods of Pearl, State Thomas, West Village and South Routh.
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