Blog categorized as Events

The official Smart Cities Council NSW & ACT Chapter Launch will bring government, industry, academia and community leaders together in Sydney to advance Smart Green NSW and shape greener, healthier and more sustainable cities.

The Vantiq AI Reality Summit brings government, business and technology leaders together in San Francisco on 28–29 September to explore how AI can move beyond experimentation and deliver reliable, measurable outcomes across real-world operations.

Smart Cities Council returns to Dubai this September for AIM Congress 2026, bringing together the SCC Pavilion and Middle East Discovery Week to connect innovators, investors and industry with new opportunities across the UAE and wider Middle East.

Join council leaders, industry innovators and international experts at the Smart Communities Industry Exchange in Wellington. Explore practical solutions, stronger partnerships and smarter approaches to delivering better outcomes for New Zealand communities.

From AI-driven leadership and smart city transformation to advanced BIM and Digital Twins, ZIGURAT's latest masterclasses and events bring together global experts to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the future of cities, infrastructure and digital innovation.

Global city leaders, policymakers and innovators will gather in Singapore for the 10th World Cities Summit. Discover the ideas, partnerships and solutions shaping more liveable, sustainable and future-ready cities.

A focused Smart Cities Working Session for council professionals will be held in Wellington on 6 May. With only 20 spots available, this session will explore practical ways to strengthen collaboration, share tools and deliver smarter, more connected community outcomes.

An upcoming webinar on 21 April 2026 explores how commercial assets in Singapore are being decarbonised in practice. Bringing together industry perspectives, the session will share real insights into strategies, challenges and emerging opportunities across the built environment.

Gallagher Security joins Smart Cities Week NZ 2026 as Supporting Partner, strengthening a programme focused on real-world delivery and collaboration. Their involvement supports both programme engagement and a key networking moment in Wellington from 5–6 May.

ANZ Digital Twin 2026 (7–8 May, Wellington) builds on the Smart Cities Council–Saifee Events partnership, bringing together leaders to explore real-world applications—complementing Smart Cities Week NZ and offering a unique opportunity to engage across the full week.

Creative HQ has been confirmed as Lead Partner for Smart Cities Week NZ 2026, reinforcing the programme’s focus on delivery, capability and scaling what works. The Wellington-based event brings together leaders driving real-world outcomes across cities and communities.

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Smart Cities Week NZ 2026 returns to Wellington, 5–8 May. A practical, working programme focused on improving delivery across councils and partners. Early Bird now open—use code EARLYBIRD for 20% off (ends 17 April).

Smart Cities Week NZ 2026 (5–8 May, Wellington) brings together government, industry, and infrastructure leaders to improve delivery of smart city initiatives through practical collaboration, capability-building, and real-world implementation.

SCC members are invited to take the global stage at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026—apply for the World Smart City Awards, join the SCC Pavilion, and access international opportunities for growth, visibility, and partnerships.

InnoEX 2026 marks a pivotal moment where policy, capital, and innovation converge. Through SCC’s partnership with SmartAI, members can connect into a global ecosystem and access new market opportunities — in person or via a Digital Booth.

Around 70 innovators across 16 teams came together for the Re:Łącz Smart City Hackathon in Kraków, developing practical solutions to real city challenges including mobility, tourism, sustainability and accessibility.

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) is the world’s leading event for urban innovation, bringing together global leaders from cities, government, industry and research in Barcelona to explore technologies, partnerships and solutions shaping the future of sustainable and resilient cities.

Smart Cities Council has partnered with Saifee Events for the 3rd ANZ Digital Twin Conference 2026 in Wellington (7–8 May). The event will bring together government, industry, and academia to explore digital twin innovation shaping smarter infrastructure, cities, and sustainable urban development.

The Smart Cities Council invites members to join GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech (7–9 April), the continent’s largest technology and startup event. Connect with global innovators, governments, and industry leaders shaping Africa’s rapidly expanding digital and smart city ecosystem.