Blog by Robyn Francis

Vantiq Joins Smart Cities Council Asia Pacific to Accelerate AI-Driven Urban Innovation
Smart Cities Council today welcomes member organization Vantiq to the Asia Pacific regional chapter of the global ecosystem, working with SCC to partner with key industry leaders and solution providers to offer real-time AI solutions.
Robyn Francis
21.02.25 12:34 AM - Comment(s)
Harnessing AI and Digital Twins for Transformative Urban Asset Management

Smart Cities Council has been invited to moderate a panel discussion as part of the Digital Built World Summit to be held in Sydney from 18 - 19 of February 2025. The topic: Harnessing AI and Digital Twins for Transformative Urban Asset Management.


SCC’s experts will discuss real-world applicati...

Robyn Francis
07.02.25 12:38 AM - Comment(s)
Codification Joins Smart Cities Council to Drive Technological Transformation

With expertise in recruitment and delivering technology change, Codification supports public and private sector organizations across industries, including energy, finance, and telecoms. Codification’s services range from cloud architecture and software engineering to AI and cybersecurity, offering t...

Robyn Francis
07.02.25 12:20 AM - Comment(s)
What's Smart in 2025

In this insightful session, Mark Thomas from ServiceWorks and the Smart Cities Council hosts three expert practitioners on smart city initiatives: 

  • Michael Healy from Christchurch City Council, 
  • Kelly Henderson from Wellington City Council, and 
  • Dr. Non Akara Prashikon from the Digital E...
Robyn Francis
07.02.25 12:02 AM - Comment(s)
Join the Largest Tech and Startup Show in Africa

The third edition of GITEX AFRICA. The Largest Tech and Startup Show in Africa, will take place from April 14-16, 2025, in Marrakech, Morocco. 


Presenting three days of high-level thought leadership, networking, and business connections with change-driving leaders. GITEX AFRICA is...

Robyn Francis
06.02.25 11:57 PM - Comment(s)
Advancing Human-Focused Urban Planning

Smart Cities Council has announced Space Syntax as a global member, bringing unparalleled expertise in architecture, urban planning, and digital modeling to the global smart cities ecosystem. With a proven track record of combining creative design with cutting-edge technologies, Space Synt...

Robyn Francis
05.02.25 09:41 PM - Comment(s)
2025 Tech Trends Webinar

In a recent webinar, Smart Cities Council members delivered quick-fire presentations covering some of the tech that they encouraged everyone to keep an eye on this year. 


Watch the recording, or keep scrolling to read through the session highlights and takeaways. 

Robyn Francis
05.02.25 09:29 PM - Comment(s)
Mark Thomas appointed Smart Cities Council Regional Lead - New Zealand

Washington, DC, 30th January 2025 — Smart Cities Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Thomas to the newly created role of Regional Lead - New Zealand.


“Key tenets of Smart Cities Council’s mission are the concepts of ‘Action & Impact for People & Place’ and ‘Think ...

Robyn Francis
05.02.25 06:25 AM - Comment(s)
SCC President Corey Gray to address 10th World Free Zone Organization Summit

Smart Cities Council President, Corey Gray, will present a keynote address the 10th World Free Zone Organization Summit, to be held in Dubai from 23-25 September 2024, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab...

Robyn Francis
26.08.24 11:36 PM - Comment(s)
Smart Cities Council Enters Into Partnership with GITEX Global 2024
Smart Cities Council (SCC) announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with GITEX Global 2024.
Robyn Francis
26.08.24 11:14 PM - Comment(s)
Smart Cities Council (SCC) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Sign MOU to Promote Smart Solutions for Global Cities

Smart Cities Council (SCC) and The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 7th August 2024 to strengthen collaboration on promoting smart cities, buildings and technology solutions in Australia and Hong Kong. The signing ceremony took place...

Robyn Francis
07.07.24 10:45 AM - Comment(s)