Global Scans · Smart Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] Smart leaders are not waiting for them to arrive; they are already experimenting, learning, and building the systems that will make them an everyday practice by 2027. WSI World
• [New] Digital transport twins will be created in Puerto Rico and Broward County, Florida; smart roads and traffic systems in Wyoming, Maryland and Talladega, AL. IoT M2M Council
• [New] The Trump Bonds for every child, debuting in 2026 will give every child a stake in capital markets and is a smart step towards building a more equitable society. Fortune
• [New] 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
• [New] In 2026, you will increasingly see AI agents operate in the physical realm - powering robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, warehouse systems, and smart infrastructure. Analytics Vidhya
• [New] From an economic perspective, the rise of autonomous technology could generate new opportunities in software development, artificial intelligence research, vehicle maintenance, and smart infrastructure, encouraging innovation and skill development among India's youth. thestatesman.com
• [New] As global energy, industrial, and technology sectors accelerate the shift towards sustainability, electrification and smart infrastructure, the importance of platinum production, lithium production, and quartz production will only intensify. Farmonaut
• [New] Asia-Pacific is anticipated to exhibit the highest growth rate, fueled by rapid urbanization and substantial investments in smart city projects. Strategic Revenue Insights
• [New] 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
• [New] Climate-adaptive smart cities: According to C40 Cities, 570 coastal cities could be vulnerable to flooding by 2050. World Governments Summit
• [New] By 2026, the smart grid will become a reality: AI is no longer an experiment, post-pandemic digital infrastructure is here to stay, and the demands of Generation Alpha are transforming institutions' priorities. DigitalAiRole
• [New] With India positioning itself as an AI-driven economy, data centers will play a critical role in enabling research, product development, and deployment across sectors such as healthcare, mobility, finance, and smart cities. Open The Magazine
• [New] 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
• [New] Continued development of smart urban infrastructure and government policies favoring electrification are expected to push adoption rates higher worldwide, shaping a thriving ecosystem for wireless EV charging solutions through the decade ahead. openpr
• [New] Smart city investments in Dubai are fundamentally changing how property values will be created and sustained in the years to come. Tesla Properties
• 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
• The National Transport Authority has announced the rolling out of the Next Generation Ticketing programme, which will allow passengers to pay for public transport fares using bank cards, mobile phones, and other smart devices. Trinity News
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 23 February 2026