Smart Cities Expo World Forum

22/07/2026

Highlights of Smart City Expo UK, 20–21st July 2026 at Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge, London

What a phenomenal two days we have just had! A massive thank you to everyone who joined us at the Smart City Expo UK. The energy, innovation, and strategic depth shared in the Trinity Ballroom were truly unmatched as we explored the future of urban technology, adaptive infrastructure, and cognitive city frameworks.

🌟 Agenda Highlights & Key Takeaways: We covered an incredible amount of ground over the course of the event, moving from visionary pilot projects to massive, city-wide ex*****on. The discussions were rich, focusing on AI as public infrastructure, securing cyber-physical ecosystems, autonomous mobility, and low-carbon technologies.

As Ajay Nair so wonderfully pointed out, the London Smart City community is incredibly strong. To truly innovate for the good of our citizens, our industry must continue pushing for greater regulatory, horizontal, and vertical integrations across the UK and global markets.

👏 A Special Thank You to Our Incredible Speakers: Events like this are only as successful as the minds that drive them. We were honored to host a world-class lineup of industry pioneers:

Katie Adnams (Jacobs) – Thank you for your brilliant insights on designing cities for the digital era and practically integrating technology into our places.

Giulio Antonutto (Arup) – Your deep dive into metaphorical digital twins and media architecture was absolutely fascinating.

Mohamed Sadek (COM-IoT Technologies) – We were delighted to have you present; your session on Smart Security for Critical Infrastructure was vital and eye-opening.

Dr. Prakash Kamtam FRSA – Thank you for providing such a wonderful opportunity to rethink inclusive planning by introducing the 'Age-Friendly Index' as a core metric for people-centric urban transformation.

Ajay Nair (UN-HABITAT) – For keeping us grounded in the ultimate goal: transitioning our governance to improve the ultimate quality of human life.

An extended thank you to David Cavanagh, Dr. Vince Ming, Phil Beecher, Simon Giles, Hafiz Muhammad and Joseph Dignan for sharing your unparalleled expertise and making this agenda so powerful.

To our exhibitors, partners, and highly engaged delegates—thank you for making every networking break and conversation count. The business done here will undoubtedly shape the global urban landscapes of tomorrow.

Let's keep the momentum going! Learn more and stay tuned for our 2027 announcements at: www.smartcityexpo.co.uk



www.smartcityexpo.co.uk

17/07/2026

15/07/2026

🌍 Shaping the Urban Future: Don't Miss Smart City Expo UK in London!

Are you ready to be at the forefront of urban innovation? The transition from concept to ex*****on for smarter, more circular, and human-centric cities is happening now, and Smart City Expo UK is the ultimate platform to experience it firsthand.

Joining global leaders, visionary technologists, and public sector change makers in London this September to explore the future world trends reshaping our urban landscapes. This is not just an event; it's a movement towards a more resilient and equitable future for all.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar: July 20-21, 2026 📍 Location: Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge, London, UK

Here is a glimpse of what to expect from this year's cutting-edge program:

Keynote Speakers Highlights

Prepare to be inspired by pioneers and practitioners who are driving real change. Expect illustrative sessions and world-class insights from experts such as:

Ajay Nair, Manager (Cluster 1: Governance) at UN-HABITAT & ITU, on "Smart City Governance & Transitions for Quality of Life."

Giulio Antonutto, Associate Director at Arup, presenting "From Data Representation and Media Architecture to Metaphorical Digital Twins and AI."

Thomas Wan, CEO at ACTAtek Group, on "A Unified Edge AI IoT First Smart City Platform for NEOM Smart City."

Joseph Dignan, Founder of KINTECHI LIMITED, discussing "AI as Public Infrastructure: Building a Sovereign 'CityBrain'."

Ina Dimireva, AI Governance Programme Manager at Arup, on "Responsible AI Best Practice for Cities."

✨ Why Companies Must Attend

For the private sector, Smart City Expo UK offers an unparalleled advantage to grow your business and influence the market:

ACCELERATE PARTNERSHIPS: Form strategic public-private innovation partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaborations.

CONNECT WITH DECISION-MAKERS: Meet directly with mayors, senior city officials, ministers, and investment leaders challenging traditional models.

LAUNCH & SCALE INNOVATION: Showcase state-of-the-art urban solutions, from IoT infrastructure to digital twins, directly to potential clients.

LEVERAGE UK TESTBEDS: Learn how to use regional testbeds, from freeports to living labs, to trial and scale emerging technologies.

SPOTLIGHT FOR SMES: Dedicated zones for emerging companies to pitch solutions, connect with investors, and shape future policy.

🎟️ Register Now!

Don't miss your chance to be part of shaping the next paradigms of urban life. Secure your pass today to learn, network, and transform the cities of tomorrow.

👉 REGISTER Now: www.smartcityexpo.co.uk

Let’s build the smarter, greener cities of the future, together.

06/07/2026

🏙️ Ready to shape the cities of tomorrow?
Join us at the Smart City Expo UK 2026 — the premier event for exploring the technologies and solutions driving smarter, greener, and more connected urban spaces!

Whether you’re looking to showcase cutting-edge tech, discover actionable insights from global leaders, or form strategic partnerships, this is where the future of urban living is being built. We are calling all Urban Planners, Tech Innovators, City Government Officials, and Industry Leaders to collaborate and accelerate the transition to sustainable, cognitive cities.

📍 Where: Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge
📅 When: July 20–21, 2026

Why Exhibit?
Showcase your solutions in IoT, AI, clean energy, smart mobility, PropTech, and digital transformation directly to decision-makers and municipalities. Position your brand at the forefront of the circular economy and urban innovation!

👉 Book your exhibition stand today and join the conversation! Let’s build a better, more resilient urban future, together. www.smartcityexpo.co.uk