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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.

Neuweb joins SCC, delivering AI video analytics to turn CCTV into real-time smart-city intelligence.

Orca Connect joins SCC with AI-driven, reliable, hardware-free enterprise connectivity.

Owl Sentry joins SCC, delivering IoT and AI tech that automates pest monitoring and boosts efficiency.

Avvista joins SCC to advance smart, data-driven water management for resilient, efficient communities.

Smart Cities Council is pleased to welcome Muath Owda as the newest Professional Member of our global network.

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.