GovTech & Public Sector

Public Sector Innovation and Smart Cities

The SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026 connects climate action, resilience, and urban innovation. It explores how these agendas intersect and how cities can translate strategy into practical action. The summit is for urban leaders and partners.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
September 2026
Location
County Hall, London, London, United Kingdom
Organiser
Smart Cities World
Expected attendance
20
Industry
GovTech & Public Sector

Public discussion

What people are saying

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • IT & Technology

On stage

Speakers

  • Caroline HaasHead of Sustainable Finance Advisory, NatWest
  • Mark HidsonDeputy Regional Director, ICLEI Europe
  • Eileen HigginsMayor, City of Miami
  • Deirdre FergusonCity Innovation Programme Lead, Belfast City Council
  • Katherine FleshDirector of Transportation, Cities & Infrastructure Industry, Americas, Microsoft
  • Daniela VilarMinister of Environment, Province of Buenos Aires
  • Brian McGuiganDirector, Smart Cities EMEA, Itron
  • Mark WheelerCIO, Montgomery County
  • Erin MendenhallMayor, Salt Lake City
  • Julia KingThe Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS, House of Lords
  • Sophie NaueUrban Innovation Specialist
  • Sandra BaerUSA Brand Ambassador, SmartCitiesWorld
  • Sam MarkeyManaging Director, Recurve
  • Paul WilsonAdvisory Board Chair, SmartCitiesWorld
  • Cllr Susan AitkenLeader, Glasgow City Council
  • Luke AntoniouSenior Editor, SmartCitiesWorld
  • Nihal ArthanayakeExecutive Director, Dava.Studios
  • Karl AstburyLead, Climate & Health, Resilient Cities Network
  • Nigel BanksTechnical Director – Zero Bills & Low Carbon Homes, Octopus Energy

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