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.

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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.

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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: Using mobility data to shape the future of citiesSponsored by TomTom

TomTom’s Ralf-Peter Schäfer discusses the power of real-time data in reshaping city life, and what the future holds for smart urban mobility.

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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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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

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Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

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

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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

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Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast

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.

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The latest news in sustainable development goals on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

Five projects selected to support inclusive mobility in Medellín

Five projects selected to support inclusive mobility in Medellín

Inclusivity18 Feb 2026

Initiative aims to improve mobility for people with reduced mobility in the districts which have the highest number of residents with physical disabilities.

World Cities Day to focus on people-centred smart cities

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.

Rabat to host 11th FIWARE Global Summit

News14 May 2025

The Moroccan capital is staging the two-day, open-source event, which aims to highlight the potential of smart and sustainable territories beyond Europe.

Smart floating infrastructure aims to accelerate net zero goals

Smart floating infrastructure aims to accelerate net zero goals

Sustainable development goals25 Nov 2024

Scalable Smart Hubs infrastructure solution has been launched to accelerate decarbonisation across ports, harbours, waterways, and the industries they support.

IBM and UNDP launch AI models to analyse complex energy issues

IBM and UNDP launch AI models to analyse complex energy issues

Batteries and renewables18 Sep 2024

Models are freely available through UNDP’s GeoHub dashboards, helping users access data and insights to interpret clean energy challenges and opportunities.

The smartest cities in Europe and US unveiled

The smartest cities in Europe and US unveiled

News14 May 2024

ProptechOS evaluated 68 US and European cities against the smart city guidelines set out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

IBM commits up to $45m for urban climate adaptation

IBM commits up to $45m for urban climate adaptation

Climate action07 Mar 2024

IBM will increase investment in its Sustainability Accelerator by 50 per cent, committing up to $45m in cash and in-kind donations over the next five years.

Generative AI tool bids to make climate data open to all

Generative AI tool bids to make climate data open to all

AI and Machine Learning04 Jul 2023

OpenESG claims ChatESG integrates business-specific logic and data from SMEs, public companies and partnerships to deliver rapid, verified responses to queries.

Singapore pledges $10m to align digital capability with UN SDGs

Singapore pledges $10m to align digital capability with UN SDGs

Sustainable development goals09 Jun 2023

It made the pledge to the ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, which was set up to foster meaningful connectivity and digital transformation globally.

Which cities are performing best in the 4IR?

Which cities are performing best in the 4IR?

News01 Feb 2023

The 2022 Smart City Index analysed 31 global cities to examine the urban changes taking place against the backdrop of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

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Greenwich’s smart city benchmarking toolkit for adaptability and resilience

Allan Mayo, Smart City Strategist, DG Cities, outlines how DG Cities is using an evidence-based tool to ensure its ...

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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series

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

Webinars

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

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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

Podcasts

Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast

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.

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How air quality and weather data help cities boost resilience

How air quality and weather data help cities boost resilienceSponsored by Vaisala

Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

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Using the fourth space to help cities cope with Covid-19

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