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WHAT'S NEXT?: Smart cities are the talk of the town right now and so they should be to cope when over 60% of us will live in cities by 2030. E-bikes, Driverless- connected vehicles, buildings that talk to each other will help but many cities are susceptible to climate change and pandemics. Explore the issues faced by cities and the new ideas that will change the way urban dwellers live in the 21st century.

• [New] Between 2025 and 2028, we will see the first cities with fully integrated autonomous transportation networks. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] Quantum-inspired computing will enable real-time route optimization across entire cities, reducing congestion by up to 40% according to Accenture's modeling. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] As noted by the World Economic Forum, cities will need to invest $25 trillion in smart infrastructure by 2040 to support autonomous mobility systems. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] In the next few years, you can expect deeper integration of AI in health, smart waste management that scans and sorts garbage, and predictive analytics that forecasts city events before they occur. Explore Dubai
• [New] Uber recently announced its partnership with Nvidia Corp, which aims to deploy over 100,000 Robotaxis across major cities by 2027. Benzinga
• [New] A 10-minute intra-city flight from the National Exhibition Center to The Bund in Shanghai could cost around ¥49 / $7, while a 15-minute cross-city flight from Shanghai to Suzhou would be priced at about ¥119 / $17. Gizmochina
• [New] The coming five to ten years will likely see the Middle East solidify its position as a global technology hub, with particular strengths in artificial intelligence, fintech, and smart city technologies. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] Participating cities will collaborate, share best practices, and issue progress reports protecting residents now by establishing clear heat leadership, strengthening early warning systems, and ensuring access to cooling during emergencies within two years. EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, r
• [New] At the 2025 Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, experts from three continents agreed that building resilient mobility systems will define the success of smart cities in years and decades to come. Zag Daily
• [New] By 2030, AI traffic management systems will become fully autonomous, operating as central nervous systems of smart cities. ADPA Foundation
• [New] By 2030, AI will power fully cooperative mobility networks where vehicles, roads, and cities operate as one predictive ecosystem. Tamana Beauty Clinic
• [New] Affordable schools The Executive Council approved the Policy to Expand and Promote Affordable High-Quality Schools to support Dubai's aspirations to rank among the world's top ten cities for education quality in line with the Dubai Education Strategy 2033. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] Hamburg, one of the largest port cities in Europe, will remain an important logistics and trade center, which will ensure stable demand for real estate. Centrarium
• [New] Berlin, the capital of Germany, will retain its status as one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in Europe. Centrarium
• [New] Uber plans to deploy Stellantis autonomous vehicles in select cities worldwide, starting with 5,000 units, with initial operations beginning in the United States. Robotics & Automation News
• [New] In 2026, London is set to become the first city in Europe to allow driverless taxis on to its streets. Law Gazette
• [New] Uber chose San Francisco to launch a premium robotaxi using Lucid Motors' Gravity electric vehicles, equipped with autonomous technology from Nuro, planned for 2026 - a move that puts Uber in direct competition with Waymo in some cities. #
• [New] Uber will initially deploy 5,000 Stellantis-built autonomous vehicles, starting operations in select U.S. cities before expanding globally. MoparInsiders
• [New] Waymo last week said it plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, looking to expand its footprint to major international cities. Insurance Journal
• [New] Stellantis will partner with Pony AI to gradually roll out robotaxi services in certain European cities in 2026, beginning with testing in Luxembourg in the coming months. JD Supra
• [New] A Vision for 2025 Cities that embrace innovation, collaboration, and sustainability will emerge as leaders in the global urban transformation. BAE Ventures - Venture Capital

Last updated: 15 November 2025