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City attractiveness as a new measure of urban success

As cities compete in an increasingly mobile talent economy, Professor José Antonio Ondiviela, director, Citizen-Centric Intelligent Cities Research Institute, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, explains why urban success factors must now consider how magnetism, liveability and affordability shape where people choose to live and work.

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Hiroshima City Bus partners with Moovit

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Riders on Hiroshima City Bus now have access to comprehensive mobility information in one app to plan trips around the Japanese city and surrounding areas.

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Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

AI and Machine Learning28 Jan 2026

Discover how Microsoft is working to help cities ease pressure on resource and budget with AI, from helping to reshape government processes to helping transform resident experiences.

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Singapore launches governance framework for agentic AI

The Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI provides guidance on how to deploy agents responsibly, recommending technical and non-technical measures.

LA Metro progresses Sepulveda Pass Corridor transformation

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors has selected an underground heavy rail option as the locally preferred alternative.

Christchurch embarks on smart water metering programme

Opting out of the programme is not an option as the rollout is critical to ensuring a resilient and efficient water network for the New Zealand city.

Waymo launches autonomous rides at San Francisco airport

Serving San Francisco International Airport delivers one of the most requested features for Waymo riders and further deepens its relationship with the city.

Transport for London unveils five-year plan to cut congestion

2030 vision is for a better, safer street network that prioritises sustainable transport and reduces congestion, creating a greener, more reliable capital.

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Smart lighting: enabling smart cities beyond illumination

Carlo Bernocco, Head of Business and Customer Success at Paradox Engineering, explores how smart lighting is evolving ...

Enhancing liveability and resilience in cities

Hossam El-Shoukry, smart cities engineering lead, MENA, Honeywell, explains why smart city technologies aren’t an ...

Embedding intelligence: from smart to cognitive cities

Mostafa Othman, smart cities programme director, Honeywell, examines how AI is heralding a new urban intelligence where ...

Connected video and sensors for greener urban living

Intelligent video sensors and AI are altering how cities manage sustainability. Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee at Axis ...

Data-driven mobility in cities: the role of maps and traffic data

Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP Product Management Traffic and Travel Information at TomTom, explains how mapping data, combined ...

How sensors and IoT are reshaping urban mobility

Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee from Axis Communications explain how urban mobility is becoming more proactive, efficient ...

Using AI to reimagine infrastructure management and mobility planning

Aneek Sarker, Senior Product Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, explores how AI can help cities shift ...

Beyond video: how cameras as IoT sensors are changing city safety operations

Andrea Sorri of Axis Communications explains how AI can be used to maximise insights from existing infrastructure and ...

How cities can get ahead with AI-enabled traffic management

Dr Chong Chee Chung, Vice President, ITS Architecting, Mobility Road, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how a ...

Building smarter cities: scaling sustainability and efficiency with smart city platforms

ST Engineering’s Richard Ng explains how integrated smart city platforms can support cities in becoming more ...

Intelligent data centre networking for a smarter future

Discover how Huawei is pushing the boundaries of innovation in data centre switching, and earning worldwide recognition ...

From buildings to cities: the key to scaling missions reductions

Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of the Global Network for Zero, explains how city governments should focus ...

Engineering healthier cities through smart technology

Dennis Dokter, Smart Cities Lead at Nexus, explores how technologies like digital twins can translate into tangible ...

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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.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report 2025: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series

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.

Latest Webinar

OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

Latest Podcast

How cities can own their data and their future with sovereign AI

Podcasts

Tune into the SmartCitiesWorld podcast to understand the world of sovereign AI for cities, featuring PNY Technologies’ Youssef Nadiri as our expert guest.

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.

Latest Special Report

City attractiveness as a new measure of urban success

As cities compete in an increasingly mobile talent economy, Professor José Antonio Ondiviela, director, Citizen-Centric Intelligent Cities Research Institute, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, explains why urban success factors must now consider how magnetism, liveability and affordability shape where people choose to live and work.

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Singapore launches governance framework for agentic AI

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Christchurch embarks on smart water metering programme

Waymo launches autonomous rides at San Francisco airport

Transport for London unveils five-year plan to cut congestion

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City Profiles

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.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – San Diego

Delve into this City Profile which focuses on how the City of San Diego is innovating through policy and technology to best serve its communities. Find out how it splits the city’s challenges and matches them to solutions that demonstrate exactly how technology, policy and investment come together to overcome both every-day and long-term issues.

Research

Trend Report 2025: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

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.

Insight Report: The next generation of smart lighting for cities

How next-generation smart lighting is transforming cities into safer, more sustainable, and digitally connected urban environments.

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

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).

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OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

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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 Webinar: Getting your data strategy right for smarter sites and safer operations

Discover the crucial role industrial sites are playing in shaping safety, resilience, and service continuity for continued city connectivity.