Global Scans · Smart cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] Smart cities are expected to deliver large economic benefits of USD 20 trillion by 2026. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] Smart-city IoT cellular connections will grow at a 17.9% CAGR (2022-2027), exceeding 122 million. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] About 70% of the world's population could be living in smart cities by 2050. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] By 2030, smart city alignment will likely be a baseline expectation rather than a premium feature. Core Insights
• [New] Edge architectures will be integral to smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation by 2026. Medium
• By 2026, many AI for good initiatives launched in the early 2020s will bear fruit - from smart city projects reducing traffic and pollution to disaster prediction systems that give communities more warning of hurricanes or wildfires. Eglobalis
• As cities worldwide continue to adopt smart city initiatives, the need for sophisticated hardware solutions to support intelligent transport systems is expected to rise. Strategic Revenue Insights
• Horizon shows the EU doubling down on green and digital transitions: by 2030, it aims for 100 climate-neutral smart cities, a quantum communication infrastructure, and circular-economy solutions - an ambitious, mission-oriented innovation agenda. GeoIntelligence
• Integrating thermal comfort into the building bye-laws of the Smart Cities Mission will be critical to ensuring that India's urbanization remains livable. The Tribune
• Digital infrastructure will remain a key growth driver throughout 2026, with data monitoring technologies and smart-city solutions projected to grow rapidly, alongside continued interest in data center projects. Passle
• Government-backed smart city programs, active startup communities, and industrial AI investments are expected to create new opportunities in the United Kingdom. SkyQuest Technology Consulting
• By 2026, the rise of smart cities will continue to reshape urban life in exciting ways. Nightlife
• In short, 2026 will test whether smart cities can also be safe cities. Government News
• Smart city investments in Dubai are fundamentally changing how property values will be created and sustained in the years to come. Tesla Properties
• Dubai has moved from vision to active transformation as a smart city, it will affect how investors define and sustain value in property. Tesla Properties
• At the World Economic Forum 2026, Telangana and the UAE agreed to explore collaboration for developing Bharat Future City, envisioned as India's first net-zero greenfield smart city and a global urban hub. Adda247
• Opportunities are in software and wireless connectivity segments, as well as smart fixtures and outdoor applications, especially within smart cities and Asia Pacific regions. GlobeNewswire
• Over 2027, adoption of digital twin technology will skyrocket, especially in interconnected industries such as smart cities, logistics, and renewable energy. Ian Khan, Futurist Keynote - The High Energy Mind Shift
• Asia-Pacific is anticipated to experience significant growth, driven by rapid urbanization and substantial investments in smart city projects. Strategic Revenue Insights
• One of the most significant opportunities lies in the increasing adoption of smart city initiatives worldwide. Strategic Revenue Insights
• Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth rate, driven by rapid urbanization, increasing investments in smart city projects, and government initiatives to improve transportation infrastructure. Strategic Revenue Insights

Last updated: 02 March 2026