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

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

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

Explore how data and AI are being used in urban transport networks to support planning, day-to-day operations, and improve outcomes for communities and passengers.

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

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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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
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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Trend Report: Digital twins and spatial intelligence for cities

Trend Report: Digital twins and spatial intelligence for cities

Trend Series
Discover how digital twins and spatial intelligence are revolutionising urban transport, infrastructure resilience, and community equity in cities worldwide.

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

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

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

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Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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

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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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

Trend Reports

SmartCitiesWorld looks at the latest trends in the sector by producing a Trend Reports series and Panel Discussions. These sessions can make informed outcomes for everyone involved - from local authorities, national governments to technology providers and educational institutions. We have already covered a wide variety of topics (see listings below), and we will continue to produce new reports.  

 

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Trend Report: Digital twins and spatial intelligence for cities
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Trend Report: Digital twins and spatial intelligence for cities

Trend Series27 Apr 2026
Discover how digital twins and spatial intelligence are revolutionising urban transport, infrastructure resilience, and community equity in cities worldwide.
Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living
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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series03 Dec 2025
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.
Trend Report: AI for personalised government services – reimagining citizen experiences
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Trend Report: AI for personalised government services – reimagining citizen experiences

Trend Series31 Oct 2025
We explore how artificial intelligence is being used to make city services more personalised for communities and the privacy and data considerations city governments must make to progress. Case studies include the City of Tampere (Finland).
Trend Report: AI for resilient infrastructure – building sustainable and future-ready cities
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Trend Report: AI for resilient infrastructure – building sustainable and future-ready cities

Trend Series20 Oct 2025
We explore how artificial intelligence is being deployed to strengthen resilience, manage resources efficiently and support the integration of infrastructure. Case studies include: Jakarta, Daegu Metropolitan City, Barcelona and Singapore.
Trend report: AI for safer cities – transforming safety operations and emergency response
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Trend report: AI for safer cities – transforming safety operations and emergency response

Trend Series30 Sep 2025
We explore how AI solutions can support cities and public sector organisations responsible for public safety in creating safer urban environments, while improving emergency response.
Trend Report 2025: Edge AI: transforming city operations and services
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Trend Report 2025: Edge AI: transforming city operations and services

Trend Series01 Jul 2025
Download our latest trend report to discover how edge AI is transforming city services and experiences, featuring real-world use cases from global cities.
Trend Report 2025: Digital-first modelling and the urban metaverse
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Trend Report 2025: Digital-first modelling and the urban metaverse

Trend Series23 Jun 2025
How digital models and metaverse applications are supporting cities in advancing their planning, service delivery, and the economic benefits this brings, with real-world examples from Ukraine, Helsinki, Singapore, Wellington, and San Diego.
Trend Report 2025: Enabling connectivity in cities to improve urban life
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Trend Report 2025: Enabling connectivity in cities to improve urban life

Trend Series23 Jan 2025
Discover how ubiquitous connectivity is transforming urban living by enhancing efficiency, producing more liveable spaces and making cities smarter.
AI in Utilities Management for Cities Trend Report 2024
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AI in Utilities Management for Cities Trend Report 2024

Trend Series03 Nov 2024
Discover how AI is transforming utilities with improved efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, enhancing operations and customer service.
Artificial Intelligence in Cities Trend Report 2024
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Artificial Intelligence in Cities Trend Report 2024

Trend Series25 Oct 2024
We assess how AI is enhancing citizen experiences, workforce efficiency, operations and data security, plus the transformative potential it has for the future.

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transport operations and services

Trend Series29 Apr 2024
Download our latest report to find out how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.
Air Quality Trend Report 2024
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Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Trend Series09 Apr 2024
We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.
Connectivity and Data Trend Report 2023
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Connectivity and Data Trend Report 2023

Trend Series08 Mar 2023
The first Trend Report of 2023 from SmartCitiesWorld covers the latest in connective technologies, how data is being collected and used in cities, and features leading insight and use cases from around the world including New York City, Chernihiv (Ukraine) and Madinah (Saudi Arabia).
Cities Climate Action Report
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Cities Climate Action Report

Trend Series18 Nov 2022
This report demonstrates the priorities of global cities as they look to build environmental sustainability for their citizens. It includes analysis of 200 cities’ targets, actions and priorities in the fight against climate change.
Urban Mobility Trend Report 2022
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Urban Mobility Trend Report 2022

Trend Series21 Jul 2022
SmartCitiesWorld’s Urban Mobility Trend Report for 2022 assesses the progress cities are making to determine the path forward to more sustainable and smarter transportation.
Citizen & Governance Trend Report 2022
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Citizen & Governance Trend Report 2022

Trend Series24 Jun 2022
SmartCitiesWorld’s Citizen & Governance Trend Report for 2022 assesses the progress cities are making on digital inclusion, citizen safety and security, becoming more equitable, and engaging communities on the sustainability challenge.

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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.

Never fear, Watson is here!

Currently, the average data breach takes organisations an average of 201 days to identify and an average of 70 days to contain

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

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.

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.

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

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