Panel discussion: Harnessing the power of AI for smarter utilities

Join the next SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion to discover how AI can bring innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and reliability for utilities providers.

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.

A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

Discover how this year’s Cities Climate Action Summit puts the spotlight on the switch to clean and renewable energy, and the importance of energy-efficiency.

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: experience ‘Tokyo 2050’ todaySponsored by The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program Executive Committee

Discover innovative concepts to solve urban issues through SusHi Tech Tokyo’s programme focused on leveraging diverse ideas, digital know-how and cutting-edge technologies.

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 – Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 22 - Digital solutions shaping the urban landscape

The latest Urban Exchange takes us inside the world of digital financial innovation and how it supports urban resilience, with experts from Cape Town and StateUp.

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The built environment’s Scope 3 emissions conundrum

Without serious consideration for Scope 3 emissions, we will be unable to reach global net zero goals and improve the quality of life of building occupants, says Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of Global Network for Zero.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: Latitudo 40

Latitudo 40 sits at the convergence of satellite imagery analysis and AI and will demonstrate the vital role satellite data has to play in helping cities tackle the challenges of climate change.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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AI in Utilities Management for Cities Trend Report 2024

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

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Isle of Man launches Innovation Challenge 2025

Isle of Man launches Innovation Challenge 2025

News06 Dec 2024

Unesco Biosphere status and a supportive ecosystem offer an ideal environment for innovation with entries invited across fintech, cleantech and data and AI.

Maryland to use AI technology to manage traffic flow

Maryland to use AI technology to manage traffic flow

AI and Machine Learning05 Dec 2024

MDoT has approved the deployment of the AI mobility platform to eliminate gridlock at key intersections, improving traffic flow, and enhancing safety.

Milton Keynes unveils Smart City Action Plan

Milton Keynes unveils Smart City Action Plan

News05 Dec 2024

The plan supports the Tech, Smart City, Digital and Creative Industries Strategy, designed to grow its global reputation as a smart city and home of innovation.

US releases recommendations for use of AI in critical infrastructure

US releases recommendations for use of AI in critical infrastructure

AI and Machine Learning29 Nov 2024

The Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board identified how each layer of the AI supply chain can ensure that AI is deployed safely and securely.

AI-designed urban wind turbine unveiled

Wind power28 Nov 2024

The Birmingham Blade, a collaboration between EvoPhase and Kwik Fab, addresses the issue of producing small-scale, affordable, generators of wind energy.

£2m Manchester Prize opens applications for AI breakthroughs

£2m Manchester Prize opens applications for AI breakthroughs

Climate action19 Nov 2024

In its second year, the Manchester Prize will reward UK-led innovation in AI that will accelerate action towards the UK’s clean energy and net zero goals.  

Google and National League of Cities develop AI toolkit

Google and National League of Cities develop AI toolkit

AI and Machine Learning15 Nov 2024

The AI Toolkit is designed to help city governments in the US harness the power of AI to enhance public services and improve the quality of life for residents.

Cop29: IBM and SEforALL launch AI platforms for sustainable urban development

Cop29: IBM and SEforALL launch AI platforms for sustainable urban development

Climate action14 Nov 2024

The organisations have worked together on two projects to enable policymakers to identify energy and infrastructure needs for communities in developing regions.

How AI is helping to advance green technology

How AI is helping to advance green technology

Climate action13 Nov 2024

Global intellectual property firm Marks & Clerk reports that while overall AI patent filings slowed, green AI patent publications grew 35 per cent in 2023.

ICLEI Europe set to equip public officials with AI skills

ICLEI Europe set to equip public officials with AI skills

AI and Machine Learning11 Nov 2024

Programme aims to close knowledge gap and foster resilience, ensuring long-term success, as AI tech will support the public sector in its sustainability journey.

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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.

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in Nov 2024?

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in November? If so, just let us know and we’ll be able to invite you to a number of exclusive events!

San Francisco’s BART tests earthquake early warning system

Earlier this week, San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) tested a new earthquake early warning system, ShakeAlert 2.0.

New Rochelle unveils plans for transit centre redesign

Redesign is a cornerstone of the City’s transformative downtown redevelopment strategy, positioning it as a model for equitable and sustainable urban growth.

LoRaWan implemented across new homes in Swedish cities

Netmore’s LoRaWan IoT connectivity will be added to 27,000 apartments across Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg to improve energy efficiency and operations.

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How AI can help to transform the water industry

Sanjay Neogi, managing director of energy and utilities for Sand Technologies, explains how advanced technologies like A...

Think Tank: When the sea swallows your cities

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, a grim warning is issued about the risk of ...

Beyond the pandemic: the technology that will remain part of our smart cities

Covid-19 has brought new kinds of technology into our lives but which will remain beyond the pandemic?

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 A...

Jointly building a smart city helps us all enjoy better urban livesSponsored by Huawei

Closed ecosystems mean limited choices, limited innovation, limited success, writes York Yuekun.

Think tank: why 5G is not the cure all for economy recovery

In the latest in our series of opinions from SCW board members, Libellium CEO Alicia Asín argues we shouldn’t be ...

How collaboration can improve the emergency services and protect us allSponsored by Huawei

The emergency services can benefit from a more integrated and innovative approach, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.

Think Tank: collaboration, as much as tech, will rebuild smart cities

In the first of a new series, SCW board members will write about the burning issues facing smart cities. First is J...

Q&A: Huawei's Hong-Eng Koh on the value of digital transformationSponsored by Huawei

Hong-Eng Koh discusses how data is central to a smart city and the value technology offers.

Without smart transport networks, smart cities’ potential will not be realisedSponsored by Huawei

Cities need to implement intelligent road management solutions in order to support citizens and businesses, writes Hong-...

Robots can deliver smart policing in the post Covid-19 reality

Robots can play a key role assisting police forces and ensuring socially distancing support in the Covid-19 era, writes ...

The 14 pillars of a smart city

Strategies must take a holistic approach encompassing people, institutions, structures and operations, say Clint Vince, ...

Data ownership could unleash truly smart cities

A simple way to control personal data could foster greater trust around smart city initiatives and open up a discussion ...

Special Reports

Podcast: How cities can tackle their biggest challenges through partnership

Podcast: How cities can tackle their biggest challenges through partnershipSponsored by Venturous Group

How IoT can enable sustainable choices in cities

How IoT can enable sustainable choices in citiesSponsored by Thinkz

Urban Exchange Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

Urban Exchange Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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Delve into the latest City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld, focusing on how the City of San Diego is innovating through policy and technology to best serve its communities.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

White Papers

White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

This white paper maps the journey from data discovery to implementing AI and computer vision models for urban use cases to gain customized insights.

eBook: Harnessing open data to create smart communities

eBook: Harnessing open data to create smart communities

This eBook, illustrated with a range of case studies, brings together best practice from multiple open data projects and industry experts. It demonstrates The report includes examples from Town of Cary (USA), Bristol City Council (UK), Morrisville (USA), Kingston (UK), City of New Jersey (USA), Western Parkland Councils (Australia), Southern Grampians Shire Council (Australia).

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

This white paper covers how connected systems can help cities build sustainability and wellbeing into their indoor and outdoor spaces. We look at the scale of the decarbonisation challenge faced by cities, how cities can use connected technologies to create greener buildings and the vital role of retrofitting. We includes detailed analysis of the energy and cost-savings that energy efficiency programmes can bring in cities.