Blog by Robyn Francis

NCS has long held the belief that its most meaningful impact lies in the spaces where others hesitate to tread. With the launch of its new brand campaign, “Challenge Us,” the company is reaffirming this conviction and extending an open invitation for clients to push further.

Smarter transport design event explores future-ready, sustainable mobility with digital, data & decarbonisation, shaping connected cities.

Smart Cities Council Asia Pacific has welcomed GHD as a new member - a partnership set to accelerate progress on the pressing challenges facing cities across the region.

Smart Cities Council is proud to announce Investor Week. This program connects tomorrow’s leaders in smart cities and digital innovation with the heart of global investment and tech: Silicon Valley.

For businesses managing international payments or currency exposures, August is shaping up to be a pivotal month. Download the Convera Global FX Outlook for detailed analysis, currency forecasts, and risk management strategies for the month ahead.

Smart Talent AI has taken a major step in its global journey, becoming a Global Private Sector Member of Smart Cities Council (SCC). The move cements the company’s place in an international network dedicated to solving complex urban challenges through data, technology, and talent innovation.

The reality of water management is that it swings from too much to too little in hours. Against this backdrop, the Australian Water Association’s North Queensland Conference (7–8 August 2025) set the theme: “The Water Rollercoaster: Thriving in Extremes.”

Fragmented thinking and short-term fixes slow infrastructure productivity, but systems approaches—spotlighted at the 2025 TIP Summit—are vital for resilient, integrated urban solutions amid climate and social challenges. Discover how better thinking can transform outcomes for people and place.

Expressions of interest are now open to join the ANZPAC (Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific) contingent for the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025—the world’s largest and most influential event for smart cities and urban innovation.

In this week’s Smart Cities Council webinar, four leading voices in digital infrastructure came together to strip away labels and tackle the real-world complexities of digitalisation.

Smart Cities Council is pleased to welcome Andrej Mocicka, Country Manager for 1Spatial Australia, as our newest Professional Member.

Join us online this week for a panel discussion that cuts through the noise – no hype around “digital twins” or “digital engineering” – just real-world digitalisation and how teams are making it work operationally, step by step.

Smart Cities Council welcomes Nucleus3 as a member, bringing with them a powerful combination of strategy, delivery, and innovation to help cities and essential services achieve smarter, more connected outcomes.

Party Onbici meets that challenge with a unique blend of technology, community engagement, and data insight.

Hastings District Council is pioneering real-time flood detection in New Zealand, deploying smart sensors and a public dashboard to strengthen community resilience and emergency response in Havelock North.

Discover overseas innovations delivering practical lessons for New Zealand in this Smart Cities Council episode of "What’s Smart".

Based in Bogotá, Colombia, the Corporation for Smart and Sustainable Territories (CTIS) is dedicated to shaping a future where technology and humanity thrive together, fostering strong, fair communities that prioritize the well-being of all.

With over a decade of experience in leading large-scale digital transformation, data management, AI initiatives, and smart city projects, Smart Cities Council member Mohammed Hudaib is a distinguished contributor to the advancement of technology-driven public services in the Middle East.

A recognized thought leader in the application of geospatial and digital twin technologies, Hesham Gaafar brings a unique blend of technical depth, academic insight, and real-world experience to Smart Cities Council.