Smart Cities Council

27/03/2026

GITEX AFRICA, the continent’s biggest tech and startup event, returns to Marrakech from April 07-09, 2026. Join over 55,000 tech professionals, 1,800 exhibitors & startups from 130+ countries, as we accelerate Africa’s digital economy and build partnerships for a connected, sustainable future.

Experience groundbreaking advancements in Cloud x IOT x AI, Data Centres, Cybersecurity, Telecom & Network Infrastructure, Digital Cities, Banking & Finance, HealthTech, FLEX (EduTech), Sustainability, Mobility, Agritech, Consumer Tech, and more.
Engage with inspiring talks, witness exciting product launches, and participate in dynamic discussions that are driving Africa’s transformation.

Connect with visionary government officials, industry giants, and global innovators shaping the continent’s future. Don’t miss the opportunity to network with Africa’s brightest tech minds all in one place.

Register here:

https://events.smartcitiescouncil.com/GITEXAfrica2026

27/03/2026

InnoEX 2026: A Strategic Inflection Point for SCC Members

An inflection point occurs when:
Policy aligns with capital
Capital aligns with industry
Industry aligns with deployment

In 2026, that alignment is happening …………. and InnoEX is at the centre of it.

Be Inside the Ecosystem

The question is no longer whether innovation is happening. It’s whether you choose to be inside the ecosystem as it accelerates — or watching from the sidelines.

✔ Attend and connect in person
Meet the SCC + SmartAI team, engage with a global community, and tap into the ecosystem firsthand
Entry is free via the registration link

OR

✔ Showcase your organisation through a Digital Booth
Build visibility, gain exposure, and position your company within the global ecosystem, without the need to travel

InnoEX 2026 marks a pivotal moment where policy, capital, and innovation converge. Through SCC’s partnership with SmartAI, members can connect into a global ecosystem and access new market opportunities — in person or via a Digital Booth.

24/03/2026

Taking place in Wellington from 5–8 May and in partnership with ALGIM, the event is designed as a working, outcome-driven programme—supporting real-world implementation, collaboration, and capability-building.

24/03/2026

Helixis Technology Delivering the Trust Infrastructure for Scalable Autonomy

As autonomous systems, from drones to AI agents and smart machines, move rapidly into shared environments, the question is no longer just what they can do, but how they are governed. Helixis Technology brings this issue to the forefront, highlighting the urgent need for an accountability layer that ensures autonomy can scale safely, transparently, and in alignment with public expectations.

17/03/2026

In this short elevator pitch, Andrew J. Carey from SNAAP Transportation shares their vision for on demand, autonomous, nonstop personal transit — designed to make urban movement cleaner, faster, and more connected.

After Smart Cities Council’s Silicon Valley Start up & Investor Week (Feb 7–14, 2026), SNAAP is showcasing an affordable point to point mobility platform that helps reduce congestion, cut carbon emissions, and improve connectivity between cities, campuses, business districts, and transport hubs — complementing existing public transport and road networks.

If you’re a city mobility leader, campus operator, developer, transport planner, or investor exploring next gen mobility infrastructure, connect with SNAAP Transportation through https://ridesnaap.com

16/03/2026

🏆 And the winners are in! The Re:Łącz Smart City Hackathon in Kraków has wrapped — and what a weekend it was.

Smart Cities Council was thrilled to support this incredible 48-hour event, where 70 participants across 16 teams came together to prototype real solutions for real city challenges, from tourism and ecology to mobility and accessibility.

Here's a snapshot of the winning teams:
1st Place KRK-VISION ➡️ Intelligent data integration for smarter urban systems
2nd Place KaucjApp ➡️ Making recycling easier with a digital deposit-return marketplace
3rd Place NTT ➡️ Helping tourists navigate Kraków smarter, reducing pressure on heritage sites
EcoFlow (Special Recognition) ➡️ AI-powered traffic distribution for a less congested city

The energy, talent, and creativity on display over the weekend was a powerful reminder of what collaborative innovation can achieve. Participants walked away with hands-on experience in AI, data analytics, and digital platform development, all applied to the urban challenges cities face every day.

The best part? Conversations are already underway to bring another hackathon to Kraków later this year. 🙌

Read the full wrap up through the link in comments and learn more about how Smart Cities Council supports urban innovation around the world by exploring our website.

16/03/2026

Deep Tech Week NYC 2026 is approaching fast.

This is where deep tech founders, investors, and city leaders come together to shape the future.

From AI and infrastructure to next-generation urban innovation, DTW NYC is a week you won’t want to miss.

Register now and secure your DTW NYC VIP Pass 2026

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13/03/2026

Founders in Focus Series - SNAAP Transportation

🚡 What if cities could move people smarter — without building more roads?

That's exactly what SNAAP Transportation is working on. Their personal rapid transit system uses small, autonomous pods on dedicated guideways to connect the places conventional transport can't reach efficiently — airports, hospitals, campuses, event precincts, and more.

The best part? It's modular. Cities and operators can start small, prove the value, and scale — without the risk of a massive infrastructure commitment.

With a strategic joint venture now underway in EMEA through My NEO Group, SNAAP is moving from concept to real-world implementation — and the team is actively seeking conversations with city operators, planners, developers, and investors.

Check out the website link in the comments to explore what's possible, or reach out directly at info@ridesnaap.com.

12/03/2026

🌍 Barcelona is calling — and we think you should answer.

The Smart Cities Council is returning to Smart City Expo World Congress from 3–5 November 2026, and we're inviting our members and partners to join us at the SCC Pavilion.

With 27,000+ attendees, 990 cities, and 1,190 exhibitors from across the globe, SCEWC is the world's premier event for urban innovation — and your opportunity to get your solutions in front of the people who matter most.

From exhibiting to speaking opportunities, there's a participation option to suit every organisation. Ready to be part of it? Submit your Expression of Interest now and we'll be in touch with everything you need to know 👇link in comments.

11/03/2026

Hear from Twyla Jackson, founder and CEO of Helixis Technology, in this short pitch as they explain how they’re solving one of the biggest barriers to autonomous and decentralised systems: trust.

After Smart Cities Council’s Silicon Valley Start up & Investor Week (Feb 7–14, 2026), Helixis is showcasing an auditable proof layer that embeds verifiable compliance, performance, and safety data into digital and physical infrastructure — enabling autonomous systems that are safe, transparent, and insurable.

If you’re a government, regulator, insurer, OEM, city innovation team, or investor exploring autonomy at scale, connect with Helixis Technology: https://helixis.tech/

11/03/2026

Making cities safer with AI video analytics - Insights from Neuweb's Mark Griffiths and Samantha Taylor

In this engaging episode of the Smart Cities Council Podcast, Fanni Melles, PhD, speaks with Mark Griffiths and Samantha Taylor from Neuweb, an Australian AI video analytics company focused on making cities safer, more efficient and enjoyable through existing CCTV infrastructure.

Mark Griffiths, commercial manager and director, and Samantha Taylor, general manager of AI transformation, explore the meaning of smart cities, the ethical application of data and technology, real-time insights from video analytics, and the balance between safety and privacy. They discuss challenges like integration and collaboration, exciting opportunities for cross-sector use of assets, and standout projects in traffic management and parking. This conversation highlights human-centred design, nimble decision-making and the potential to unlock more value from what cities already have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQCUE3VgtU

Making cities safer with AI video analytics - Insights from Neuweb's Mark Griffiths and Samantha TaylorIn this engaging episode of the Smart Cities Council P...

09/03/2026

Africa has transitioned from intent to ex*****on activating its ambitions at scale.

Across markets and sectors, technology is moving from pilots to deployment: powering digital infrastructure, public platforms, enterprise systems, and startup ecosystems at scale. What connects these efforts is not geography, but alignment: governments, operators, investors, and innovators advancing together.

GITEX AFRICA sits at this intersection. A platform where Africa’s technology agenda is shaped through implementation, collaboration, and real outcomes across enterprise, startups, infrastructure, and policy.

This is where Africa scales forward.

Get your pass:
https://visit.gitexafrica.com/?utm_source=gam26-partner&utm_medium=gam26-partner&utm_campaign=gam26-partner

GITEX AFRICA 2026
Marrakech | 7–9 April 2026

GITEX Africa