Smart Cities Council

11/03/2026

Hear from Twyla Jackson, founder and CEO of Helixis Technology, in this short pitch as they explain how they’re solving one of the biggest barriers to autonomous and decentralised systems: trust.

After Smart Cities Council’s Silicon Valley Start up & Investor Week (Feb 7–14, 2026), Helixis is showcasing an auditable proof layer that embeds verifiable compliance, performance, and safety data into digital and physical infrastructure — enabling autonomous systems that are safe, transparent, and insurable.

If you’re a government, regulator, insurer, OEM, city innovation team, or investor exploring autonomy at scale, connect with Helixis Technology: https://helixis.tech/

11/03/2026

Making cities safer with AI video analytics - Insights from Neuweb's Mark Griffiths and Samantha Taylor

In this engaging episode of the Smart Cities Council Podcast, Fanni Melles, PhD, speaks with Mark Griffiths and Samantha Taylor from Neuweb, an Australian AI video analytics company focused on making cities safer, more efficient and enjoyable through existing CCTV infrastructure.

Mark Griffiths, commercial manager and director, and Samantha Taylor, general manager of AI transformation, explore the meaning of smart cities, the ethical application of data and technology, real-time insights from video analytics, and the balance between safety and privacy. They discuss challenges like integration and collaboration, exciting opportunities for cross-sector use of assets, and standout projects in traffic management and parking. This conversation highlights human-centred design, nimble decision-making and the potential to unlock more value from what cities already have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQCUE3VgtU

Making cities safer with AI video analytics - Insights from Neuweb's Mark Griffiths and Samantha TaylorIn this engaging episode of the Smart Cities Council P...

09/03/2026

Africa has transitioned from intent to ex*****on activating its ambitions at scale.

Across markets and sectors, technology is moving from pilots to deployment: powering digital infrastructure, public platforms, enterprise systems, and startup ecosystems at scale. What connects these efforts is not geography, but alignment: governments, operators, investors, and innovators advancing together.

GITEX AFRICA sits at this intersection. A platform where Africa’s technology agenda is shaped through implementation, collaboration, and real outcomes across enterprise, startups, infrastructure, and policy.

This is where Africa scales forward.

Get your pass:
https://visit.gitexafrica.com/?utm_source=gam26-partner&utm_medium=gam26-partner&utm_campaign=gam26-partner

GITEX AFRICA 2026
Marrakech | 7–9 April 2026

GITEX Africa

09/03/2026

🌆 Big News from Smart Cities Council!

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Saifee Events for the 3rd Annual ANZ Digital Twin Conference 2026, taking place in Wellington on 7–8 May 2026!

Digital Twin technology is transforming the way we plan, build, and manage our cities — and this conference is where the conversation happens. Expect leaders from government, industry, and academia all in one place, exploring themes like transport, sustainability, energy, and urban infrastructure.

SCC Members get exclusive perks including a 10% registration discount and access to VIP passes. Sponsorship opportunities are also open for businesses wanting to get in front of the right people.

📍 Wellington, NZ | 📅 7–8 May 2026

Interested in attending, speaking, or sponsoring? Get in touch with Karen Norden: karen.norden@smartcitiescouncil.com or visit the link in the comments.

05/03/2026

🏙️ Smart Cities Council is supporting a Smart City Hackathon in Kraków this weekend, 6–8 March!

Organised by the AXIOS Acceleration ecosystem, this 48-hour program brings together around 70 participants to develop real solutions to real city challenges — across smart city innovation, ecology, accessibility, and tourism.

Whether you're a developer, designer, urban planner, student, or civic innovator, you're welcome to join — individually or as part of a team.

Mentoring, workshops, networking, and a certificate of participation all included. 🎓
Check the events page on smartcitiescouncil.com or contact Karen Norden: karen.norden@smartcitiescouncil.com for details

05/03/2026

🏙️ Smart Cities Council is supporting a Smart City Hackathon in Kraków this weekend, 6–8 March!

Organised by the AXIOS Acceleration ecosystem, this 48-hour program brings together around 70 participants to develop real solutions to real city challenges — across smart city innovation, ecology, accessibility, and tourism.

Whether you're a developer, designer, urban planner, student, or civic innovator, you're welcome to join — individually or as part of a team.

Mentoring, workshops, networking, and a certificate of participation all included. 🎓
Check the event website for full details and how to register!

Axios

05/03/2026

🌍 Big news! Smart Cities Council is proud to be named a Community Partner of GITEX Africa 2026 — Africa's largest tech and startup show!

Heading to Marrakech from 7–9 April 2026, GITEX Africa is the continent's premier platform for innovation, investment, and digital transformation — connecting over 55,000 professionals from more than 130 countries.

Through this partnership, SCC members will gain access to speaking opportunities, curated networking, investor introductions, and pathways into African and international markets.

Sectors covered include AI, Cloud, IoT, Smart Cities, Cybersecurity, FinTech, HealthTech and more.

📩 Want to get involved? Contact Karen Norden: karen.norden@smartcitiescouncil.com or click through the link in comments.

GITEX Africa

05/03/2026

🏆 Big news! SmartAI Connect has won the Smart Cities Council's competition to attend HKTDC InnoEX 2026 in Hong Kong!

The prize includes flights, accommodation, VIP access and business matching sessions — giving SmartAI Connect another opportunity to build on the momentum from InnoEX 2025, where they established high-value relationships now moving toward signed MOUs.

If your organisation is looking to break into Asian markets or forge international partnerships, there are still participation options available for InnoEX 2026 — from digital booths through to full exhibitor presence.

📩 Interested? Reach out to Karen Norden: karen.norden@smartcitiescouncil.com

04/03/2026

March is here, and Deep Tech Week NYC 2026 is approaching fast.

From March 30–April 3 in New York City, Smart Cities Council is proud to be part of a week bringing together scientists, founders, engineers, investors, and policymakers shaping the next generation of cities, infrastructure, and industry.

For the Smart Cities Council community, Deep Tech Week is where frontier innovation meets real-world deployment — from AI-native infrastructure and advanced computing to climate resilience, clean energy, urban systems, and next-generation digital governance.

It is also a chance to engage with leaders and organisations already helping drive these conversations, including Andreessen Horowitz, Forma Prime, Infleqtion, and HAX.

The wider ecosystem behind the week is equally compelling, with support and momentum from organisations such as JPMorgan Chase, UBS, SOSV, Quantonation, Hof Capital, OneSixOne, Everstar, Ligandal, and Psymed Ventures.

For city leaders, planners, technologists, developers, investors, and innovators in the Smart Cities Council network, this is a valuable opportunity to connect with the people and platforms helping shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable cities.

If you’re planning to attend Deep Tech Week, now is the time to register, build your profile, and start planning the conversations you want to be part of.

We look forward to seeing this ecosystem come together in New York.

To express interest or discuss participation, contact: karen.norden@smartcitiescouncil.com

04/03/2026

Watch Founder Arjun Thaker share Reelo's vision — and the problem they’re solving in wholesale.

Since attending Smart Cities Council’s Silicon Valley Start‑up & Investor Week (Feb 7–14) and being named one of the Pitch Fest winners (earning $25k in Azure development credits), Reelo has continued to build momentum.

Reelo is modernising wholesale trade with an intelligent operating system that connects brands, distributors and retailers - bringing product discovery, ordering, payment and management into one place, and returning - 12 hours a week to retailers by cutting admin.

If you’re a retailer, brand, distributor, investor, or ecosystem partner and want to learn more, reach out to the Reelo team or visit https://www.reelo.com/

02/03/2026

A reminder that there is still time to register for tomorrow's webinar:

Singapore is cutting emissions from its buildings and infrastructure sector, creating big opportunities for Australian innovation. 🌱

Join Austrade’s free webinar for insights and practical tips for engaging in the Singapore market. 👷

We’ll cover:

✔️ decarbonisation priorities and regulatory direction
✔️ emerging opportunities for sustainable technologies and solutions
✔️ overview of available support.

Join Austrade and industry experts:

🎤 Helen Oh, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade, Singapore
🎤 Melody Chi, Senior Manager, Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
🎤 Corey Gray, Chair and President, Smart Cities Council (SCC)

🗓 Tuesday 3 March
🕟 2:00pm to 3:00pm AEDT
🔗 Register now: https://export.business.gov.au/news-and-events/go-global-export-academy/export-academy-events/decarbonising-singapore-s-built-environment?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=GGTEXPN&utm_content=WebinarInviteSCC_3Mar

27/02/2026

Introducing Middle East Discovery Week at AIM Congress 2026 (Dubai)

Following the launch of SCC’s 2026 Global Events Calendar and the SCC Global Pavilion at AIM Congress 2026, we’re pleased to introduce an expanded engagement pathway for members: Middle East Discovery Week.

AIM Congress (13–15 April 2026, Dubai) convenes 12,000+ investors, government and industry leaders — a powerful platform for global visibility.
Middle East Discovery Week is designed for organisations seeking more than event attendance — offering structured ecosystem exposure and market understanding, including:

• Free Zone + regulatory briefings
• market entry and scaling insights
• government and ecosystem engagement sessions
• strategic networking environments
• exposure to regional innovation leaders and partners
Rather than promising transactional outcomes, the focus is on understanding the environment, building contextual knowledge, and developing informed pathways for future engagement — before making larger commercial commitments.

Dubai and the UAE are positioning strongly in AI, smart infrastructure, digital twins, mobility, climate tech and deep tech — and Discovery Week provides a structured way to explore the opportunity with clarity.

Two complementary pathways at AIM 2026:
• SCC Global Pavilion: exhibition presence, brand visibility, on-the-ground representation
• Middle East Discovery Week: market insight, ecosystem exposure, structured engagement across government, Free Zones and industry networks

Early confirmation allows SCC to align briefings, coordinate participation, and position delegates effectively across both pathways.

To express interest or discuss participation: karen.norden@smartcitiescouncil.com

AIM Congress