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Smart Cities Council Expands Presence in Europe
Smart Cities Council is excited to be increasing its presence in Europe with the relocation of Global Operations Manager, Alexis Lebedew, to London.
Alexis
24.06.25 07:04 AM - Comment(s)
Unlocking the Value of Building Data
Smart buildings are generating more data than ever - from energy use and occupancy to air quality and system performance. Without interoperability and clear standards, much of this data remains siloed, fragmented, and underutilized. Take action.
Robyn Francis
13.06.25 03:54 AM - Comment(s)
Shaping the Future of Workforce Intelligence for Smart Cities 
Dedicated to helping cities on their journey to becoming smarter and more resilient, Smart Talent AI recruits and deploys expert teams to conduct in-depth assessments - starting with surveys and citizen feedback - to uncover each city’s unique challenges and needs.
Robyn Francis
09.06.25 11:09 PM - Comment(s)
The Payments Pulse
In a new industry report, The Payments Pulse, Convera explores key innovations defining the future of global commerce, and the opportunities and risks they present for businesses of all sizes.
Robyn Francis
09.06.25 10:54 PM - Comment(s)
Wellington’s Digital Twin: A New Tool for Climate Action & Community Engagement
Wellington City Council is using a cutting-edge Digital Twin model to engage communities around climate impacts in Pōneke | Wellington. Learn how this tool visualises the past, present, and future of the city—driving climate awareness, planning, and collaboration.
Robyn Francis
09.06.25 05:17 AM - Comment(s)
Narratives That Drive Impact: Tremendi's Role in Smarter Communities
If you’re an SME, council, utility, asset owner, or delivery partner working toward more intelligent, equitable, and impactful outcomes – connect with Tremendi to help shape your strategy, clarify your message, and deliver stakeholder confidence.
Robyn Francis
09.06.25 04:34 AM - Comment(s)
Celebrating Excellence in the Lighting Industry
The Lighting Industry Excellence Awards are now open for nominations! These awards acknowledge the talented individuals, amazing projects, quality products and companies within the lighting industry.
Robyn Francis
09.06.25 01:29 AM - Comment(s)
Building Sustainable and Accessible Mobility in Smart Cities
Insights from Khaled Daher following a webinar focused on sustainable urban transport, real-world infrastructure projects, and the role of smart technologies in shaping inclusive cities.
Robyn Francis
09.06.25 12:00 AM - Comment(s)
Are We Overlooking the Most Valuable Space in Our Cities?
As cities continue to densify and the demand for resilient, efficient infrastructure grows, an important question is emerging: Are we making the most of our underground spaces?
Robyn Francis
08.06.25 11:05 PM - Comment(s)
A call for purpose-driven innovation in the built environment
In BIM Today, Smart Cities Council, discusses the recent Smart Cities Summit North America in San Francisco, which explored how technology can deliver meaningful impact for people and place.
Robyn Francis
03.06.25 01:38 AM - Comment(s)
Driving Smart Infrastructure from the Inside Out
From Telecom Towers to Transportation Transformation: How Raj Mehta is Digitizing State-Level Infrastructure Across the U.S.
Robyn Francis
30.05.25 01:28 AM - Comment(s)
From the Ground Up – A Journey Through Construction, Infrastructure, and Smart City Strategy
Smart Cities Council proudly welcomes Jonathan Lampman to our community, a seasoned infrastructure and project management professional with over two decades of diverse experience spanning construction, municipal leadership, and strategic consulting.
Robyn Francis
30.05.25 12:58 AM - Comment(s)
AI for Climate Action
Artificial intelligence is already helping New Zealand tackle climate change — but what’s working now, what’s ready to scale, and what’s emerging?
Robyn Francis
29.05.25 10:37 PM - Comment(s)
More Than a Fence: Why Security is the Hidden Powerhouse of Smart Cities
Gallagher Security approaches access control not just as a gatekeeper, but as a core enabler of intelligent infrastructure. Their systems form a policy-driven digital backbone, capable of integrating with HVAC, lighting, surveillance, and emergency protocols, all from a single unified platform.
Robyn Francis
29.05.25 12:53 AM - Comment(s)
Development in DRC for Peace and Investment
SCC were honored to host His Excellency Guy Loando Mboyo, at their recent Summit, where His Excellency participated in a discussion on the economic opportunities in DRC.
Alexis
25.05.25 02:13 AM - Comment(s)
A Global Collaboration for Urban Innovation
On a brisk San Francisco evening, leaders, innovators, diplomats, and entrepreneurs from around the globe converged at the Smart Cities Council Collaboration Event—a dynamic convening that emphasized unity, ingenuity, and a bold vision for the cities of tomorrow.
Robyn Francis
20.05.25 11:58 PM - Comment(s)
Smart Cities Summit North America 2025: A Global Inflection Point for the Future of Place
As cities worldwide confront new pressures and possibilities, Smart Cities Summit North America 2025 marked a defining moment in our collective urban journey.
Robyn Francis
20.05.25 12:10 AM - Comment(s)
Global Health Span Leaders Convene at Smart Cities Summit
Smart Cities Council were honored so many significant figures contributed to the success of the Health Span track.
Alexis
19.05.25 08:05 AM - Comment(s)
Focus on People & Place at Smart Cities Summit 
Republicans and Democrats, representatives from the Middle East, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Poland, the US and the Ukraine, shared projects and goals for mutual benefit.
Alexis
19.05.25 03:23 AM - Comment(s)
Smart Cities Americas and Smart Cities Council Sign Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Global Smart Cities Initiatives 
Smart Cities Americas (SCA) and Smart Cities Council (SCC) will partner on fostering innovation, sustainability, and citizen-centric solutions through joint initiatives in policy development, technology deployment, and knowledge-sharing.
Robyn Francis
18.05.25 11:59 PM - Comment(s)