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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.

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

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

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.

Podcast: Re-evaluating smart cities for a joined-up future

Chris Dymond, Founder and Director of Unfolding, joins the SmartCitiesWorld Podcast to bring a new perspective to what it means to be a smart city today.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Atlanta

Find out more about Atlanta’s smart city strategy, focused around equitability and inclusion.

Podcasts

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 16 – Genesis Gavino, City of Dallas - digital inclusivity and resilience

Mike Lake, CEO of Leading Cities and a member of the SmartCitiesWorld Advisory Board is joined by Genesis Gavino, Chief of Staff Resilience Officer for the City of Dallas. Genesis provides a behind-the-scenes look at her role, detailing the essential elements that the role encompasses that don’t necessarily fit elsewhere but are crucial for city operations.

Podcast: Re-evaluating smart cities for a joined-up future

Chris Dymond, Founder and Director of Unfolding, joins the SmartCitiesWorld Podcast to bring a new perspective to what it means to be a smart city today.

Opinions

Smarter education: accelerating digital innovation in learningSponsored by Huawei

SmartCitiesWorld takes a look at how intelligent education is helping create a world where technology seamlessly integrates with traditional teaching methods.

The future of smart city technologySponsored by Huawei

Imagination and vision is required to enable successful digital transformation in our cities, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.

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Digital Dubai launches senior citizens track

Inclusivity11 Feb 2026

Digital Dubai and the Community Development Authority are enhancing digital quality of life for seniors as part of the Digital Balance Initiative for Families.

Acquisition unifies global LoRaWan ecosystem

Internet of Things30 Jan 2026

Netmore said acquisition of Actility means cities can access scalable, cost-effective connectivity without the barriers that have previously slowed progress.

Chicago releases RFP for small business tech enhancement programme

People and skills27 Jan 2026

City initiative will equip under-resourced small business owners with the skills, tools, and access needed to grow, compete and succeed in a digital-first economy.

WEF expands Fourth Industrial Revolution Network

AI and Machine Learning23 Jan 2026

The new centres will be in Abu Dhabi, Andhra Pradesh, London and Paris and will focus on AI, frontier technologies, energy transition and cyber resilience.

Assessing e-services in Ukrainian cities

News09 Jan 2026

Transparent Cities programme evaluated 11 cities to discover how user-friendly and mature the digital service infrastructure is for citizens and businesses.

Smart cities challenge creates tomorrow’s digital leaders

People and skills07 Jan 2026

Netcompany and Ahead Partnership’s challenge equipped young people with skills around the design of inclusive, sustainable and tech-enabled future cities.

How NYC aims to be the world’s most language-friendly city

Inclusivity11 Dec 2025

Agencies will evaluate how to further incorporate language technologies into their interactions and language apps will be installed on city-owned smart devices.

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

On-Demand Webinars05 Dec 2025

City of Charlotte to host second data conference

Data management & software17 Nov 2025

City is inviting proposals from researchers, technologists, community leaders, and public sector professionals with a passion for using data to solve real-world challenges.

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.

San José partners to bring free AI learning to every resident

AI and Machine Learning07 Nov 2025

The public private collaboration with Google, OpenAI, Anthropic and the Bay Area Council will make free AI education and tools available to residents.

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

Webinars07 Nov 2025

Urban Transformation Summit spurs action to reimagine cities

News31 Oct 2025

Announcements at the WEF Summit included news of the first cohort for a global coalition dedicated to advancing high-quality, people-centred urban development.

Sunderland expands hub network to boost digital inclusion

Inclusivity31 Oct 2025

The seven new hubs have been established in communities with significant digital needs in the UK city, while five existing hubs have been strengthened.

Los Angeles launches free community wifi in Crenshaw Corridor

Inclusivity24 Oct 2025

Pairing wifi technology with existing city infrastructure unlocks a platform for Los Angeles to further develop smart city assets and public service delivery.

World Cities Day to focus on people-centred smart cities

News22 Oct 2025

The Global Observance of World Cities Day on 31 October will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, while Shanghai will host the 2025 SDG Cities Global Conference.

Toronto celebrates public wifi milestone

Inclusivity08 Oct 2025

Since launch in 2021, ConnectTO has helped bridge the digital divide by delivering free public wifi to a wide range of locations across the Canadian city.

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.

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.

Glasgow launches no-code digital skills programme

People and skills23 Sep 2025

The programme aims to empower early-stage tech founders and upskill students through no-code app development and will include the Ideas2App incubator.

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.

Firm helps tackle water waste with 250k smart meter roll-out

Water01 Sep 2025

Connexin’s LoRaWan Internet of Things network currently connects almost 250,000 meters across the UK, with a plan to connect the whole of the country.

Statewide strategy event to map future of AI for Arkansas

AI and Machine Learning29 Aug 2025

Arkansas policymakers demonstrate both public and private commitment to ensuring the state is ready to safely harness the power of artificial intelligence.

Chesapeake to deploy city-owned private wireless network

Fibre networks21 Aug 2025

Designed by Boldyn and part of the Chesapeake Connects programme, it will deliver secure, dedicated wireless services tailored to the City’s operational needs.

Seoul to host second Smart Life Week

News21 Aug 2025

Robots will feature prominently in the event, which aims to serve as a global platform for smart cities and demonstrate the inclusive power of smart city tech.

How data and digital can propel UK cities and industry to new heights

Special Reports15 Aug 2025

Justin Anderson, Managing Director for Data and Digital at Connected Places Catapult, explains how a new role for him coincides with national and local innovation priorities, and how to make good on the potential of devolution.

Free AI skills training for West Midlands’ growth plans

People and skills15 Aug 2025

Academy aims to provide local people with career routes into AI, digital and data jobs as well as upskilling existing workers to help drive economic growth.

Chicago expands Sustainable Community Schools model

Inclusivity07 Aug 2025

The model pairs schools with community-based organisations to provide integrated support and services and also aims to connect schools to neighbourhoods.

Calgary expands Affordable Hardware Access programme

Inclusivity31 Jul 2025

Public, private and community programme tackles digital exclusion by providing eligible Calgarians with one of the City’s repurposed technology devices.

Dialogue, partnership, community: putting people first in urban innovation

Special Reports31 Jul 2025

Raffaele Gareri, founder and partner Urban Innovators Global and former CDO of Rome, explains why innovation in cities must begin with people, and how to deliver the best outcomes to communities through innovation projects.

NYC launches low-cost wifi pilot for affordable housing

Inclusivity30 Jul 2025

Liberty Link pilot programme will serve nearly 2,200 households in Section 8 and other affordable housing buildings across the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.

How unity and investment are driving Oklahoma City’s growth

Special Reports24 Jul 2025

Mayor David Holt of Oklahoma City explains how political agreement and tolerance has helped create a city and community that ensures investment in its future is paramount.

Philadelphia launches new performance-tracking metrics

Citizen engagement15 Jul 2025

Update to the Philly Stat 360 website deepens the US City’s commitment to government transparency and accountability as well as data-driven decision-making.

Smart City Expo 2025 urges cities to become drivers of change

News04 Jul 2025

Organiser Fira de Barcelona reports there will be a new “AI-enabled Cities” area, showcasing how the technology can improve and speed up urban transformation projects.

Brazil sets out guidelines for smart cities

Policymaking02 Jul 2025

Guidelines highlight the importance of finding solutions to concrete challenges, digital inclusion and the incorporation of safe and accessible technologies.

Three-quarters of Ukrainians satisfied with digital government

Citizen engagement27 May 2025

The GovTech Pulse survey by the Global Government Technology Centre in Kyiv and Info Sapiens shows Ukrainians are embracing digital services at rising rates.

Combining inclusion, economy and more for a digital Manchester

Special Reports22 May 2025

Sherelle Fairweather, digital strategy lead for Manchester City Council, talks through how the city’s digital strategy has progressed in the last few years, covering its four key priorities.

Sunderland expands network of hubs to tackle digital exclusion

Inclusivity20 May 2025

The Digital Health Hubs are spread across the UK city of Sunderland to increase digital connectivity and IT provision in communities that need it the most.

Coral Gables further bolsters intelligent city credentials

Economic Development13 May 2025

The smart city in the US state of Florida, which is celebrating its centennial, has received Full Certification from the global Intelligent Community Forum.

Dubai launches unified digital channels for government services

News13 May 2025

Initiative supports Dubai’s strategy to digitalise life and strengthen its position among the world’s top three cities in digital, human-centred service delivery.

Glasgow low emission zone fund addresses digital divide

Inclusivity13 May 2025

A charity that upcycles donated devices for re-use by those who need them has received a £50,000 boost from the Low Emission Zone Community Support Fund.

Philadelphia kicks off Power Up tour to close digital divide

Inclusivity07 May 2025

Citywide Power Up Tour will visit 10 districts throughout the year, setting up pop-up events and addressing digital exclusion by giving away free laptops.