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Urban Insights June 2026: What City Leaders Need to Know About AI, Mobility, Healthspan and the Future of Cities Featuring insights from Tim Stonor, Corey Gray, Kevin McCaffrey, Mark Thomas, Twyla Jackson, Malcolm Richards, Dr Melissa Grill-Petersen, Khaled Daher and more.

Discover trusted products, technologies, platforms and specialist service providers from across the SCC ecosystem. Marketplace helps members find innovative solutions, connect with providers and access exclusive offers, preferred pricing and member benefits.

Australia's lighting transition is accelerating. With halogen, fluorescent and HID lamps being phased out, organisations must plan now to manage risk, maintain essential services and unlock the benefits of LED and smart lighting infrastructure.

The inaugural edition of Urban Insights has launched, featuring global perspectives on smart cities, AI, infrastructure, digital transformation, wellbeing, and innovation. Explore real-world projects, member stories, and practical insights shaping future-ready communities.

Smart Cities Council has launched SCC Advisory, a practical advisory service helping cities, organisations, and industry navigate technology, governance, AI, infrastructure, procurement, and transformation challenges through strategic planning, implementation support, and expert guidance.

Smart Cities Council is introducing TAG — the Technology Accreditation Group, a new alliance connecting leaders across AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, operational technology, and digital systems to help shape smarter, safer, and more connected cities globally.

SpHhere, a Netherlands-based global leader in business development, capital-raising advisory and innovation acceleration, and Smart Cities Council have announced a strategic global partnership to advance smart, sustainable and resilient cities worldwide.

Biniyam Gessesse joins Smart Cities Council, bringing IT and smart city expertise to advance urban innovation and sustainability.

Smart Cities Council welcomes Daniella Ledezma, an experienced construction management engineer specialising in digital platforms, data-driven delivery, and international infrastructure projects.

Treelyon joins Silicon Valley Start-up & Investor Week 2026 – Edition III as a climate tech innovator using AI and geospatial data to deliver real-time urban forest intelligence, helping cities protect green assets, manage climate risk, and strengthen sustainability and resilience.

TestInvest joins Silicon Valley Start-up & Investor Week 2026 – Edition III as a skills verification platform using practical, role-based testing to help organisations hire with confidence, reduce recruitment risk, and build stronger digital teams through proven performance data.

Muhammad Asim joins Smart Cities Council, bringing global leadership in intelligent transportation, smart cities, digital twins, and mission-critical infrastructure systems.

Manish Sinha joins Smart Cities Council, bringing 25 years of global leadership across telecoms, IoT, and large-scale smart city delivery.

Welcome Nayab Alam to Smart Cities Council — driving innovation!

Ahmed Abdelhakim joins Smart Cities Council, bringing 20+ years of master planning expertise in sustainable, integrated urban development.

Women in Davos highlights the leadership, vision, and impact of women shaping the future of cities, technology, policy, and investment. Through curated conversations and global engagement, the series showcases how women are driving innovation, influence, and inclusive growth on the world stage.

SNAAP Transportation joins Silicon Valley Start-up & Investor Week 2026 – Edition III as an innovator in on-demand, autonomous mobility, delivering affordable, low-emission transport that reduces congestion and connects cities, campuses, and hubs with faster, cleaner travel.

Reelo Technologies joins Silicon Valley Start-up & Investor Week 2026 – Edition III as a fast-growing B2B wholesale marketplace, unifying suppliers, payments, and compliance into one intelligent platform that helps retailers save time, improve margins, and modernise supply chains.

Reelo Technologies joins Silicon Valley Start-up & Investor Week 2026 – Edition III as a fast-growing B2B wholesale marketplace, unifying suppliers, payments, and compliance into one intelligent platform that helps retailers save time, improve margins, and modernise supply chains.

Kurrier Inc. joins Silicon Valley Start-up & Investor Week 2026 – Edition III as a digital logistics platform making parcel shipping as easy as a ride-share, with instant pickup, transparent pricing, and reliable first-mile delivery for urban businesses and cities.