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Latest news from Urban Technology Alliance: discover smart city innovations, member collaborations, and urban transformation projects across our global network.

Latest Smart City News

Stay informed with the latest smart city news and insights from the Urban Technology Alliance. This section features articles covering urban innovation, sustainability, mobility, and digital transformation. Our content highlights key trends, successful projects, and expert perspectives shaping the future of cities. By exploring our smart city news, you can gain valuable knowledge on emerging technologies and best practices. Discover how cities and innovators are working together to build smarter and more sustainable urban environments.

DUT Call 2024 for Sustainable Urban Innovation

Apply for DUT Call 2024: Horizon Europe funding for smart city projects in circular economy, sustainable mobility, and climate-neutral urban districts.

Nagoya and Keio Universities Fighting Loneliness with Urban Mobility Solutions

Nagoya and Keio Universities' AmPlatea project combines mobile services and digital communities to prevent social isolation in aging urban areas of Japan.

The Climaborough Project: When UTA Members Join Forces to Tackle a Pressing Issue

UTA members Kentyou, RealSim, and Latitudo 40 collaborate on Climaborough: a 3D digital twin platform to combat urban heat islands in Grenoble, France.

UTA’s Successful Smart City Expo USA

UTA connects with international delegations, startups, and NYC officials at Smart City Expo USA to advance smart city pilots and innovation partnerships.

Technology trends in Cities: UTA workshop – Japan

Keio and Nagoya Universities host UTA workshop on urban technology trends including generative AI, 3D digital twins, and federated machine learning.

UTA Welcomes RealSim into its Network of Smart City Innovators

RealSim joins UTA's global network, bringing advanced 3D digital twin technology and VR simulations for smart city planning and public consultations.

Building Smart Cities in The Philippines – iSCENE 24

Urban Technology Alliance expands to Southeast Asia at iSCENE 2024, connecting with Philippine cities for smart, sustainable urban development.

Caspera-Lab joins UTA

Caspera-Lab joins Urban Technology Alliance, bringing digital transformation expertise to help cities accelerate smart city initiatives and sustainability projects.

CrowdScan joins UTA

CrowdScan joins UTA, bringing privacy-first crowd density measurement technology for smart cities using wireless sensors instead of cameras or tracking.

ExtraLabs joins UTA

ExtraLabs joins UTA with cost-effective 3D digital twin solution using crowdsourced LiDAR data and AI to create dynamic, high-recency city maps.

Grenoble Launches GRANDALPE 25 project

Grenoble launches GRANDALPE 25: ambitious fossil fuel-free urban transformation project combining citizen engagement, tactical urbanism, and digital innovation.

Saitama Sustainability Cities Summit – E-Kizuna Global Summit, Nov 2022

Saitama Global Sustainability Summit 2022 brought together mayors worldwide to discuss SDGs, smart cities, and climate action with UTA partnership.

UTA at the Smart City World Expo, Barcelona, November 2022

UTA showcased innovative smart city solutions at Smart City Expo Barcelona 2022 with demos on digital twins, AI, citizen engagement, and urban data platforms.

Sejong Smart City Forum

Urban Technology Alliance showcases collaborative smart city solutions at Sejong International Forum 2023 with keynote by President Levent Gürgen.

Global Smart City Trends

Watch replays from UTA's Global Smart City Trends conference: city leaders and innovators discuss platforms, technologies, and COVID-19 resilience.