Cauayan City Philippines smart city UTA partnership is now official. The Urban Technology Alliance welcomed Cauayan City, Isabela, into its global network. UTA President Levent Gürgen and Mayor Caesar S. Dy formalised the partnership. They met at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. This marks UTA’s expansion into South Asia. Check our news section for more updates.
Cauayan City is the Philippines’ first Smart City. The city has pioneered smart initiatives since 2015. Key projects include the Smart Water Infrastructure and Management (SWIM) initiative. The city also built a Sustainable Development Goal roadmap for clean energy. Disaster management projects are also underway. By joining UTA, Cauayan gains access to global expertise. Furthermore, it connects with cities, innovators, and industry leaders worldwide. Together, they address shared urban challenges through knowledge exchange and best practices.
The partnership builds on earlier momentum from iSCENE 2024. The International Smart City Exposition took place in April 2024 at Cauayan City. The theme was “Synergy Unleashed: Becoming Smart Cities Through Strategic Partnerships.” Government leaders, industry experts, and academics all attended. They explored models for liveable, sustainable urban development. The event laid the groundwork for the UTA-Cauayan collaboration. As a result, the partnership formalised at SCEWC in Barcelona.
UTA membership gives Cauayan City access to a proven smart city network. The city can share and receive knowledge from member cities globally. Ongoing smart city projects in Cauayan will gain international support. Moreover, residents will benefit from improved urban services through innovation. UTA and Cauayan City share a mission to build resilient, sustainable cities. Learn more about Cauayan City at cauayan.gov.ph.