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OnDemand Webinar: Driving Efficiency with Digital Twins and AI in Water Management

Join SmartCitiesWorld and Sand Technologies for our latest webinar, focusing on how Thames Water are integrating advanced digital twin technology and AI to revolutionise water management.

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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Panel discussion: Using AI to create value in cities for communities and workforce

Webinars12 Nov 2024

Join the next SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion to discover how AI can transform cities, enhancing operations and services for communities and empowering the workforce.

Shenzhen named Smart City of 2024 at Smart City Expo World Congress

News07 Nov 2024

Shenzhen was recognised for its Smarter City, Better Life initiative focused on transforming the city through digitalisation, advanced urban management, and sustainable development.

What makes a city future-ready?

News05 Nov 2024

ThoughtLab is launching its latest global study of 250 cities that shows how city leaders are advancing their social, sustainability and economic goals.

Edinburgh approves latest smart city strategy

Policymaking23 Oct 2024

The Scottish capital has used digital tools to improve infrastructure and services and now wants to further boost digital inclusion and sustainability.

Funding awarded for digital equity initiatives across Boston

Inclusivity21 Oct 2024

The City of Boston has received $5m in grant funding and has been contributing to the Commonwealth’s broader efforts of ensuring digital equity across the state.

Digital Dubai collaborates with Microsoft for technical innovation

AI and Machine Learning18 Oct 2024

The agreement emphasises Microsoft’s commitment to launching an initiative aimed at developing AI skills to support Digital Dubai’s efforts in this area.

Manchester joins Horizon citizen-centred CommuniCity project

News14 Oct 2024

It is the first UK city outside of London to join the EU programme that supports local people and organisations to create solutions to social challenges.

EPB Broadband helps develop future-ready broadband networks

Fibre networks10 Oct 2024

Summit staged by the Chattanooga-based communications company presented programmes on the opportunities and challenges for community-based service providers.

Smart Cities and Communities Survey 2024: let us know your priorities

News09 Oct 2024

SmartCitiesWorld is partnering with Honeywell for our latest smart city survey which aims to find answers to some of the critical challenges faced by cities today.

How innovation in the City of Mesa prioritises citizen outcomes

Citizen engagement07 Oct 2024

Harry Meier, deputy CIO for Innovation with the City of Mesa Department of Innovation and Technology, explains how the city sets out to explore what’s possible with each new generation of technology that comes along.

Semi-finalists named for Euro Capital of Innovation Awards

Inclusivity02 Sep 2024

The tenth edition of the European Union iCapital awards recognises those cities that push the boundaries of technology for the benefit of their citizens.

Detroit deploys wifi in city parks to close digital divide

Inclusivity23 Aug 2024

Some 12,600 residents are within a half-mile walking distance of the five parks featured in the pilot programme, which aims to expand internet accessibility.

Sunderland calls on residents to donate unwanted devices

Inclusivity14 Aug 2024

Project aims to ensure that everyone in the city has access to the tech they need, particularly for education, employment and staying connected with loved ones.

OnDemand Global Local Executive Panel: From Smart Cities to Sustainable Futures – AI and Local Governance

Webinars08 Jul 2024

In this virtual session, panellists will explore innovative approaches to issues such as urban planning, transportation, and public safety, with a specific focus on the role of local governments in implementing AI solutions.

Ukraine to launch Global Government Technology Centre in Kyiv

Economic Development30 May 2024

Centre aims to accelerate international collaboration on public sector innovation, digital transformation, emerging technologies and other critical tech issues.

Texas alliance aims to expand internet access across region

Inclusivity10 May 2024

NTXIA has re-launched the Internet for North Texas Coalition to prioritise broadband infrastructure and access, supporting digital equity for all residents.

Baltimore unveils resource to show impact of ARPA funding

Citizen engagement13 Mar 2024

Collaboration between university and Recovery Office provides a view of Baltimore’s conditions at neighbourhood-level prior to and during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

Citizen engagement12 Mar 2024

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

City of Detroit announces first eight Certified Tech Hubs

Inclusivity20 Feb 2024

The Office of Digital Equity & Inclusion initiative aims to ensure residents have equitable access to basic digital literacy resources and tools that they need.

Projects announced for 5G for Smart Communities funding

4G and 5G07 Feb 2024

Objective of the 5G for Smart Communities initiative is to accelerate 5G coverage across Europe, with a focus on underserved rural and low-connectivity regions.

Sunderland launches digital community hubs to drive inclusion

Inclusivity30 Jan 2024

The Community Digital Health Hubs will provide wifi and device access and are central to Sunderland’s overarching aim of leaving no one and nowhere behind.

Baltimore introduces free public wifi network

Inclusivity08 Jan 2024

The FreeBmoreWiFi network will be available at a number of recreational centres at the beginning of 2024 with plans to expand its reach across the city.

Baltimore’s five-year plan to improve city’s digital access

Inclusivity21 Dec 2023

The City’s Digital Inclusion Strategy incorporates four actionable goals to help anchor the city’s activities and investments in the digital ecosystem.

Sydney awards $7m to boost resilience and inclusion

Economic Development19 Dec 2023

The awards includes grants and grant subsidies for climate action, digital inclusivity, affordable housing as well as cultural and First Nations programmes.

Columbus allocates $15m to help close city’s digital divide

Inclusivity24 Nov 2023

Smart Columbus will receive $15m of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funding while Franklin County will contribute $5.2m to further support the initiative.

Smarter education: accelerating digital innovation in learningSponsored by Huawei

People and skills15 Nov 2023

SmartCitiesWorld takes a look at how intelligent education is helping create a world where technology seamlessly integrates with traditional teaching methods.

Podcast: Exploring Sunderland's smart city connectivity credentials

Fibre networks02 Nov 2023

Liz St. Louis at Sunderland City Council and David Conway at Sunderland University delve into how Sunderland has forged ahead in delivering connectivity for all.

The three key pillars of digital urban transformationSponsored by Dell

Resilience31 Oct 2023

Manminder Takhar, Global CTO, Global Digital Cities, Dell Technologies, explores how cities are embracing digital transformation to tackle urban challenges, ensure accessibility and equity, and enhance operational efficiency, while keeping sustainability front of mind.

Baltimore City to hand out 30,000 free Chromebook laptops

Inclusivity06 Oct 2023

Through a grant from the State of Maryland’s Connected Devices programme, Baltimore City received the 30,000 Chromebooks to distribute to low-income households.

Edinburgh smart city programme completes first phase

News04 Oct 2023

Edinburgh’s smart city projects have already tackled issues such as digital inclusion and air quality and helped the council deliver services more effectively.

Memphis stimulates investment in broadband to boost inclusivity

Inclusivity29 Sep 2023

Mayor Jim Strickland has introduced an ordinance amendment to make Memphis one of the US’ most connected cities as part of the Memphis 3.0 and Smart City plan.

Cities selected for DTPR digital trust open source pilot

Citizen engagement27 Sep 2023

Charlotte, West Palm Beach and The Underline in Miami will join the digital trust open source pilot focused on the use of digital technology in public places.

Atlanta Beltline fibre project tackles digital divide

Inclusivity17 Aug 2023

Project will engage community feedback and data to help identify the types of technologies that might be considered for implementation on the BeltLine corridor.

How the City of Coral Gables is making data more meaningful

Digital twins29 Jun 2023

Raimundo Rodulfo, director of IT and CIO at the City of Coral Gables, explains how digital twin technology is taking its smart city vision to the next level.

San Antonio launches community-driven smart city roadmap

Policymaking28 Jun 2023

Roadmap provides a vision for the use of technology to improve public services and quality of life, and position the Texan city to compete for federal funding.

Singapore unveils master-planned digital infrastructure

Resilience07 Jun 2023

Singapore said it will continue to invest ahead of demand, and holistically plan for the entire digital infrastructure stack to ensure that it is future-ready.

Podcast: Re-evaluating smart cities for a joined-up future

Policymaking06 Jun 2023

Chris Dymond, Founder and Director of Unfolding, joins the SmartCitiesWorld Podcast to bring a new perspective to what it means to be a smart city today.

Which city will be tops for user-centric services?

Citizen engagement15 May 2023

UserCentriCities has named the three finalists in the 2023 award that recognises the achievements made in developing user-centric services for citizens.

Digital Dubai announces phase 2 of Emirati initiative

Regulation02 May 2023

With this initiative, the authority aims to provide a “unified and comprehensive” platform on the DubaiNow app to meet citizens’ needs for city services.

Interview: Clarence Anthony, CEO, National League of Cities

Special Reports25 Apr 2023

Clarence Anthony, CEO of National League of Cities, sits down with SmartCitiesWorld to discuss its new strategic partnership, what he sees trending in cities today, and what a path forward looks like for equitable, inclusive city governments and communities.

North American smart city winners revealed

News13 Apr 2023

IDC Government Insights’ awards are designed to recognise the progress North American states and municipalities have made in executing smart city projects.

Soofa smart city kiosks expand hyperlocal customisation

Citizen engagement22 Mar 2023

The latest release of the smart city communication tool aims to help municipalities be as agile as possible when delivering hyperlocal community information.

Which cities are performing best in the 4IR?

News01 Feb 2023

The 2022 Smart City Index analysed 31 global cities to examine the urban changes taking place against the backdrop of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

NLC and SmartCitiesWorld partner to showcase innovation of US cities and connect US cities with global peers

News13 Jan 2023

The organisations will work together to showcase innovation in US cities, large and small, and launch a programme of workshops and seminars.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 2: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Urban Exchange Podcast19 Oct 2022

Preview: In part two of our conversation with Monica Barone, CEO of the City of Sydney, we discover the changing nature of city relationships with citizens, how that can shape resilience and climate action, and lead to more equitable and inclusive communities.

Boston tackles digital divide with connected city plan

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