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As part of Smart Cities Council’s WEF Davos 2026 delegation, this series highlights women reshaping city systems. In the first feature, Dr Melissa Grill-Petersen reframes healthspan—not lifespan—as foundational infrastructure for resilient, future-ready cities.

Women Leading the Way @ WEF Davos 2026 As part of the Smart Cities Council delegation, Indu Navar shows how personal loss became a catalyst for global change—using data, AI, and patient-led collaboration to redefine leadership, governance, and health innovation. #SCCWEF26

Smart Cities Council appoints Sunil Casuba as North America Regional Lead, announced by SCC Chair & President Corey Gray at WEF Davos 2026. Strengthening SCC’s global delivery network. #SCCWEF26

“Trust is the new oil.” At the Smart Cities Council Welcome Reception at WEF Davos 2026, Corey Gray reminded leaders that transformation starts with people, dialogue, and trust—not technology alone. SCC is focused on turning ambition into outcomes. #SCCWEF26

Smart Cities Council welcomes Hamza Falouji, an automation specialist whose global RPA and digital transformation expertise drives operational efficiency.

What made Sunil Casuba join SCC and what outcomes has it providedl?

Smart Cities Council is pleased to welcome Michael Bailey as the newest Professional Member of our global network.

Global funding alert! The Liveability Challenge 2026 is now open. SCC is excited to share this opportunity for innovators with solutions for sustainability and urban challenges. Ideal for early-stage teams seeking funding, visibility, and global scale.

At SCC, we’re proud to work with members shaping the future of cities. Today we highlight Karandeep Singh Chadha, our Transport Task Force Leader, whose leadership and insights are driving global conversations on next-generation mobility.

Neuweb joins SCC, delivering AI video analytics to turn CCTV into real-time smart-city intelligence.

Orca Connect joins SCC with AI-driven, reliable, hardware-free enterprise connectivity.

Owl Sentry joins SCC, delivering IoT and AI tech that automates pest monitoring and boosts efficiency.

Smart Cities Council is pleased to welcome Muath Owda as the newest Professional Member of our global network.

From sensors to soul: how Healthspan is redefining what it means to build truly “smart” cities.

Smart Cities Council is proud to congratulate our valued member, SNAAP Transportation, on the signing of a landmark Joint Venture Agreement with My NEO Group – NEO Royal Executive Club (NREC), announced in Dubai on the 10 October 2025.

Smart Cities Council welcomes Jorge Jimenez as Global Ambassador, championing art, culture, and design as transformative forces for wellbeing, inclusion, and smarter, more beautiful cities.

Smart Cities Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Norden to a full-time role, following several months of contributing on a project basis.

Smart Cities Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Norden to a full-time role, following several months of contributing on a project basis.

Smart Cities Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Norden to a full-time role, following several months of contributing on a project basis.