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Smart Cities Council President, Corey Gray, and Advisory Board Chair, Mark Messow, Complete High-Impact Week in Dubai Across Three Major Global Events

Lock In Your Spot Now: SCC Opens Early Access for 2026 Global Pavilions at InnoEX & AIM — Secure 2025 Pricing Before Year-End The Smart Cities Council is thrilled to announce that early access is now officially open for two of our major 2026 Tier 1 Global Pavilion activations.

Shaping the 2026 SCC Global Events Calendar — We Want Your Input Now, as we shape our 2026 Global Events Program, we want to ensure it aligns directly with your goals, your markets, and the opportunities that matter most to you.

After the wave of global attention sparked by Marc Andreessen’s viral Instagram reel capturing the electric energy of the Valley, Smart Cities Council is proud to announce the next edition of Silicon Valley Startup & Investor Week, running 7–14 February 2026 across San Francisco and San Jose.

Austrade’s Green Economy team, in partnership with its colleagues across Europe, has launched a new initiative designed specifically to help Australian organisations tap into fast-growing sustainability and net zero markets in the UK and EU.

The Smart Cities Council (SCC) is proud to be named a Supporting Partner for the debut of the RISE Global Real Estate Investment Summit & Expo, taking place 13–15 January 2026 at Expo City Dubai.

The World Urban Forum (WUF13) — the world’s leading conference on sustainable cities will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17–22 May 2026, bringing together mayors, ministers, investors, and innovators to shape the next era of urban development.

The Smart Cities Council is delighted to announce that Corey Gray, Chair & President of the Council, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming edition of Dubai Tech Tuesdays the No. 73 “Future Cities Edition” set to take place at the prestigious Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera in Dubai.

The Smart Cities Council is delighted to announce that Corey Gray, Chair & President of the Council, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming edition of Dubai Tech Tuesdays the No. 73 “Future Cities Edition” set to take place at the prestigious Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera in Dubai.

We’re excited to be part of this year’s leading Digitization, AI & Emerging Tech summit and we’ve got something special for our community!

We’re excited to highlight Corey Gray, President & CEO of the Smart Cities Council, who will take the stage at LiveableCitiesX 2025 on the Gold Stage, Al Multaqua Ballroom – Dubai World Trade Centre, 25–26 November.

Join IFZA & SCC member Convera for key 2026 currency and FX insights.

SNAAP Transportation and the Smart Cities Council drove the future of sustainable mobility at GITEX Global 2025 — uniting innovators and leaders shaping tomorrow’s smart, connected, and liveable cities.

Smart Cities Council heads to Paris for the OECD Roundtable on AI, joining global leaders to shape smarter, more inclusive and resilient cities.

Smart Cities Council joins global city leaders at APCS 2025 Dubai to explore liveable, resilient cities.

The Smart Cities Council (SCC) is proud to announce that Shaik Hamdan, Founder of NEXT IT and one of our newest SCC members, will be a featured speaker at the APCS 2025.

The Smart Cities Council (SCC) is proud to announce a new partnership with LiveableCitiesX, the premier platform for future-focused urban innovation, taking place 24–27 November 2025 in Dubai.

Thriving cities start with thriving people—see Dr. Melissa at Smart City Expo Miami 2025!

The 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum comes to Expo City Dubai, Oct 27–29. Join 600+ cities, mayors, and innovators shaping the future of urban life. Registration is now open — secure your place today!