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How can blockchain, quantum computing and datafication, among other developments, inspire better cities?

Technology is a critical foundation needed to enable the post-COVID recovery. As computing power continues to explode, 5G continues to be rolled out, and 6G appears on the horizon, cities are pushing to work on innovation focused on people and sustainability.

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AI in Smart Cities: Transforming Urban Life Through Intelligent Technologies

AI in Smart Cities: Transforming Urban Life Through Intelligent Technologies

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Agentic AI drives urban systems: adaptive governance in smart cities

Agentic AI drives urban systems: adaptive governance in smart cities

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Internet of Things and smart cities: innovative technologies and strategies for the cities of tomorrow

Internet of Things and smart cities: innovative technologies and strategies for the cities of tomorrow

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The Cognitive City Blueprint: Turning Urban Data into Urban Intelligence

The Cognitive City Blueprint: Turning Urban Data into Urban Intelligence

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Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Vietnam’s Ethical AI Approach to Digital Governance

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Vietnam’s Ethical AI Approach to Digital Governance

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How Bhutan is moving its national identification system to blockchain

How Bhutan is moving its national identification system to blockchain

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Connected Smart Cities: How Smart Cities Connect and Thrive

Connected Smart Cities: How Smart Cities Connect and Thrive

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How Lancaster, California, is using AI tech to speed up permit approvals

How Lancaster, California, is using AI tech to speed up permit approvals

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SCEWC25: How AI and Data Are Driving Real Impact

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Crafting Cities with Code: How Design Tech Transforms Cities

Crafting Cities with Code: How Design Tech Transforms Cities

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GovTech in Action: How Digital Tools Strengthen Public Services

GovTech in Action: How Digital Tools Strengthen Public Services

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From Sports Venues to Entertainment Cities: How Tech-Powered Frictionless Experiences Are Transforming Industries

From Sports Venues to Entertainment Cities: How Tech-Powered Frictionless Experiences Are Transforming Industries

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Decoding What Cities Really Need: A Data Revolution

Decoding What Cities Really Need: A Data Revolution

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Empowering Cities: A new all-in-one tool for Partnerships

Empowering Cities: A new all-in-one tool for Partnerships

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From Bricks to Algorithm: The New Language of Building Design

From Bricks to Algorithm: The New Language of Building Design

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AI for Public Good: Reimagining Infrastructure to Serve Our Communities

AI for Public Good: Reimagining Infrastructure to Serve Our Communities

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Next-Gen Technologies Rewriting Urban DNA

Next-Gen Technologies Rewriting Urban DNA

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Responding to Urban Safety & Security Challenges

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Smart cameras and data analysis enhance security at large events

Smart cameras and data analysis enhance security at large events

Safety & Security

The Sails of Scampia: when inclusive architecture turns against people

The Sails of Scampia: when inclusive architecture turns against people

Safety & Security

United States eyes drones as first responders in emergencies

United States eyes drones as first responders in emergencies

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Tourists on board: navigating the impacts of tourism on public transport systems

Tourists on board: navigating the impacts of tourism on public transport systems

Living & Inclusion

How Valencia and Tallinn are using entrepreneurship to mitigate disasters

How Valencia and Tallinn are using entrepreneurship to mitigate disasters

Safety & Security

Drone in a box: a solution for emergency response

Drone in a box: a solution for emergency response

Safety & Security

Drones to the rescue: How these devices are easing the impact of hurricanes and other disasters

Drones to the rescue: How these devices are easing the impact of hurricanes and other disasters

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Fire protection technology: how New Orleans improved its safety by providing free smoke detectors

Fire protection technology: how New Orleans improved its safety by providing free smoke detectors

Safety & Security