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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.

Goran Babušku, City of Stonnington, is a seasoned technology professional with deep expertise across Urban Technologies, Smart Cities, IoT, IT infrastructure, telecommunications, and customer engagement.

Vaidio is redefining how organizations and cities leverage their existing camera infrastructure, turning passive video streams into actionable intelligence that enhances safety, operational efficiency, and quality of life across diverse sectors.

Traditional IAM methods are often costly and inefficient. This study by SCC member Raj Mehta explores how cloud-based SaaS solutions are transforming how governments monitor and maintain infrastructure.

The Tasmanian Government have called for input from the Built Environment sector into a 20 year preventative health strategy. Learn More

Smart Cities Council is excited to be increasing its presence in Europe with the relocation of Global Operations Manager, Alexis Lebedew, to London.

Smart buildings are generating more data than ever - from energy use and occupancy to air quality and system performance. Without interoperability and clear standards, much of this data remains siloed, fragmented, and underutilized. Take action.

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.

Dedicated to helping cities on their journey to becoming smarter and more resilient, Smart Talent AI recruits and deploys expert teams to conduct in-depth assessments - starting with surveys and citizen feedback - to uncover each city’s unique challenges and needs.

In a new industry report, The Payments Pulse, Convera explores key innovations defining the future of global commerce, and the opportunities and risks they present for businesses of all sizes.

Wellington City Council is using a cutting-edge Digital Twin model to engage communities around climate impacts in Pōneke | Wellington. Learn how this tool visualises the past, present, and future of the city—driving climate awareness, planning, and collaboration.

If you’re an SME, council, utility, asset owner, or delivery partner working toward more intelligent, equitable, and impactful outcomes – connect with Tremendi to help shape your strategy, clarify your message, and deliver stakeholder confidence.

The Lighting Industry Excellence Awards are now open for nominations! These awards acknowledge the talented individuals, amazing projects, quality products and companies within the lighting industry.

Insights from Khaled Daher following a webinar focused on sustainable urban transport, real-world infrastructure projects, and the role of smart technologies in shaping inclusive cities.

As cities continue to densify and the demand for resilient, efficient infrastructure grows, an important question is emerging: Are we making the most of our underground spaces?

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.

In BIM Today, Smart Cities Council, discusses the recent Smart Cities Summit North America in San Francisco, which explored how technology can deliver meaningful impact for people and place.

The ANZ Digital Twin Summit was held in Brisbane recently with credit to Saifee Events for curating such a timely and energising program.

From Telecom Towers to Transportation Transformation: How Raj Mehta is Digitizing State-Level Infrastructure Across the U.S.