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Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland

Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland

Discover how Sunderland is turning a strong, city‑wide data foundation into real‑world impact by using secure, scalable AI to transform planning, services, and community outcomes.
OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

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.

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

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.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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

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.

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

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

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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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 – Dublin

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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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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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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Governance and Citizen

Citizens are at the heart of every city and leaders need to focus on the likes of security, engagement, inclusivity, health and social care, the economy and resilience in their policymaking.  We cover the latest smart city news in this area.

Chicago reopens Green Homes registration
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Chicago reopens Green Homes registration

Residential buildings23 Feb 2026by SmartCitiesWorld news team
City-led decarbonisation initiative takes an equity-focused approach, providing both electrification and health and safety upgrades to low-income homeowners.
EIB invests €30m in the City of Thessaloniki
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Climate action23 Feb 2026

EIB invests €30m in the City of Thessaloniki

The direct financing operation supports implementation of the city’s 2025-2030 investment programme within the framework of its Climate Neutrality Plan 2030.
Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce
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People and skills20 Feb 2026

Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce

PowerCorps connects residents with hands-on jobs training and expands career pathways, strengthening neighbourhoods and building a climate-ready workforce.
Dublin City Council takes part in quantum-secure comms test
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Data privacy and security20 Feb 2026

Dublin City Council takes part in quantum-secure comms test

The project was delivered as part of the Smart Docklands programme of advanced tech trials and demonstrated how local authorities can strengthen cybersecurity.
DC announces responsible AI training for government workforce
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AI and Machine Learning19 Feb 2026

DC announces responsible AI training for government workforce

Delivered in partnership with InnovateUS, the self-paced training will equip the District’s workforce to use generative AI tools safely and effectively.
Somaliland city launches green vision
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Solar power19 Feb 2026

Somaliland city launches green vision

Working with Global South Utilities, Berbera aims to transition the city’s electricity system from diesel to renewable-powered generation and battery storage.
Belgium Citymesh goes live with 5G Core SaaS
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4G and 5G19 Feb 2026

Belgium Citymesh goes live with 5G Core SaaS

Software-as-a-service model enables telecommunication providers to build and scale networks with reduced capital investment and operational complexity.
Warrington partners to accelerate EV transition
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Electric vehicles19 Feb 2026

Warrington partners to accelerate EV transition

The borough council is working with Believ to install fast, rapid and ultra-rapid points supporting, the UK town’s sustainable transport and climate goals.
Where US agencies are finding measurable value from AI
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AI and Machine Learning18 Feb 2026

Where US agencies are finding measurable value from AI

Research from Euna Solutions shows that while most public sector agencies are exploring AI, measurable value today is concentrated in operational workflows.
Five projects selected to support inclusive mobility in Medellín
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Inclusivity18 Feb 2026

Five projects selected to support inclusive mobility in Medellín

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

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SmartCitiesWorld launches AI CityXchange to support cities at every stage of AI adoption

A dedicated platform and series of workshop events focused on how AI is being applied across cities from experimentation to large-scale, embedded deployment.

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.

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.

Invisible LEDs light up Beijing landmark

Signify has installed connected architectural lighting into the façade of the China World Trade Centre’s Tower B

Cloud-based building sustainability scoring tool unveiled

Sustainable construction practices promoting “net zero” building designs have become a primary industry objective

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin
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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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid
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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
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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

Insight Report: The next generation of smart lighting for cities

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.
Insight Report: City as a system – linking edge intelligence and digital twins for better urban life

Insight Report: City as a system – linking edge intelligence and digital twins for better urban life

How edge computing, AI and digital twins can combine to improve community outcomes and inclusivity as well as build resilience
Research report: Developing smarter, more resilient cities

Research report: Developing smarter, more resilient cities

This report draws on a new survey of 100 senior practitioners and explores what kinds of digital investments cities are making, where they are seeing results, and what is holding them back.

Webinars

Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland
Webinars

Webinar (3 Mar): Preparing for AI - understanding the data groundwork with Sunderland

Discover how Sunderland is turning a strong, city‑wide data foundation into real‑world impact by using secure, scalable AI to transform planning, services, and community outcomes.
OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities
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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.
OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion: AI for personalised government services – building trust and inclusivity in 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
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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.
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