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.

OnDemand Webinar: How sensors, AI, and digital twins can shape the future of urban transport

Delve into the how the convergence of visual sensors, digital twins and artificial intelligence are revolutionising urban mobility.

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.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: going green in the built environment

The SmartCitiesWorld Summit, which takes place 26-27 June, will act as a call to action for cities to make the transformation of the built environment a central part of their climate action strategies.

Smart Cities Reports

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.

Podcasts

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.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 12 – Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara and Visa – Innovation in the urban mobility sector

The Urban Exchange brings together the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara’s Diego Marquez and Visa’s Jose Rodriguez to talk through the transformative role of urban mobility policy and technology in the Mexican city.

Opinions

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.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: AppyWay

AppyWay will show cities why they need to adopt dynamic and data-driven kerbside management systems to optimise the use of kerb space and reduce congestion.

22 - 26 June 2026: Find out more

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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.

Latest Trend Report

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.

Latest Webinar

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.

Latest Podcast

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.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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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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 2025: Edge AI: transforming city operations and services

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.

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.

OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

Webinars11 Dec 2023

Join the latest SmartCitiesWorld Panel Debate to understand how to improve air quality in urban environments, and hear real-world case studies from leading cities. Watch Here

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).

OnDemand Panel Debate: The use of data and connectivity in more liveable, safer cities

OnDemand Panel Debate: The use of data and connectivity in more liveable, safer cities

Webinars20 Feb 2023

CTO at City of Peachtree Corners and Chief of Civic Innovation & Technology at City of Louisville join a panel of experts from across the urban landscape to share their successes and their knowledge in working with connected and connective technologies in the real world.

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.

OnDemand Panel Debate: How to make climate action progress in cities of all sizes

OnDemand Panel Debate: How to make climate action progress in cities of all sizes

Webinars30 Oct 2022

City of Los Angeles, Executive Officer for LA Mayor Garcetti’s Sustainability Office joins speakers from City of Toronto, C40 Cities, Signify and ClimateView to discuss creating urban environments that are resilient and sustainable for the long term.

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.

OnDemand Panel Debate: Data proliferation and enhanced connectivity for more liveable cities

OnDemand Panel Debate: Data proliferation and enhanced connectivity for more liveable cities

Webinars17 Mar 2022

26 May - In the latest SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion, a host of experts consider the data and connectivity trends that are changing the way city authorities plan services, react to incidents and develop long-term strategies based on the data made available through innovation.

OnDemand Panel Debate: Prioritising citizen issues and engagement in urban technology adoption

OnDemand Panel Debate: Prioritising citizen issues and engagement in urban technology adoption

Webinars15 Feb 2022

An expert panel of city practitioners discuss citizen issues and engagement in urban technology adoption and how to implement an effective and digitally-inclusive citizen engagement strategy

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