Blog categorized as Education & Training

What if the missing piece in climate finance isn’t political will, but the economic model itself? In this Urban Insights article, Dr Delton Chen explores the Carbon Reward — a proposed new mechanism designed to unlock long-term climate investment without relying on taxes, offsets or debt.

What if cities could manage congestion before it happens? Riyadh’s transport digital twin blueprint points to a more predictive future for urban mobility — helping cities simulate scenarios, anticipate disruption and make better transport decisions before problems escalate.

What if the CCTV and security infrastructure you already have could do far more? Neuweb helps cities, transport networks, retail precincts and critical infrastructure unlock real-time operational intelligence from existing camera systems through AI-powered video analytics.

As cities, infrastructure and the built environment evolve, practical learning is becoming essential. ZIGURAT is sharing new masterclasses, resources and education opportunities to help professionals build capability in smart cities, AI, BIM, sustainability and digital transformation.

Smart cities are no longer the future—they are happening now. From AI and digital twins to sustainability and connected infrastructure, discover why professionals worldwide are building smart city capability and how this course can help you gain a competitive edge.

The Smart Cities Council and Smart AI Connect have launched Understanding AI Implementation, a new Smart Cities Academy course helping organisations navigate AI adoption, governance, assurance, cybersecurity, risks, and practical implementation across cities, infrastructure, and business.

ZIGURAT continues to drive global conversations around AI, Digital Twins, BIM and sustainable infrastructure through a series of high-impact masterclasses and events. With the ZIGURAT Summit 2026 approaching in Barcelona, industry leaders are shaping the future of the built environment.

The built environment is evolving rapidly. This series of free online sessions explores how digital delivery, digital twin frameworks, and next-generation building systems are being applied in practice to improve infrastructure performance, sustainability, and real-world outcomes.

Zigurat Institute of Technology have a number of industry leading Master's Courses which are available online. Click the links below for more information.

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.

These sessions are ideal for members or colleagues eager to stay at the forefront of innovation and industry trends.

We’re thrilled to invite you and your network to a series of free high-impact sessions tailored for professionals in construction and technology management.

Join the Certified ESG Innovator (CESGI) virtual training designed to equip professionals with practical ESG knowledge and tools to drive sustainable innovation and achieve measurable impact.

As cities and building owners rush to digitise, we're generating more data than ever, but unless systems can talk to each other, the promise of smarter, more sustainable infrastructure may be slipping through our fingers.

Subscribe now to a series of free high-impact events tailored for professionals in construction and technology management.

The recent Smart Cities Council (SCC) webinar, “Infrastructure Resilience: Connected Communities,” brought together experts from across Australasia to discuss how technology and collaboration can strengthen community resilience in the face of increasing environmental and operational challenges.

XQ Message will be sharing their expertise in a workshop on Data Privacy & Compliance.

We are excited to have Smart AI Connect present two specially curated Workshops at Smart Cities Summit North America 2025.

ZIGURAT Institute of Technology in collaboration with Smart Cities Council, presents transformative programs built to empower the next generation of leaders in urban innovation, digital transformation, and construction.

This webinar explores the evolving definition of ‘smart’ in urban contexts and the importance of a comprehensive strategy for success.