4th Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit

Overview

As cities around the world race to address the twin challenges of rapid urbanisation and environmental sustainability, Abu Dhabi has firmly positioned itself as a global smart city leader, pioneering innovation-led transformation to reimagine the urban experience.

In 2025, Abu Dhabi’s smart city ambitions are no longer conceptual - they are tangible, measurable, and deeply embedded into the city’s urban fabric. From autonomous mobility and AI-powered governance to green energy systems and real-time citizen engagement, the capital is redefining what it means to build a future-ready, inclusive, and sustainable city. Abu Dhabi is not just building infrastructure — it is engineering intelligence into every layer of city life.

With Abu Dhabi now ranked among the top five smartest cities globally, and leading key regional pilots, the summit comes at a pivotal moment. The emirate is scaling several forward-looking initiatives aligned with its Digital Strategy 2025–2027, its long-term Vision 2030, and its broader ambition to become the world’s first AI-native government.

The 4th Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit is more than just a dialogue, it serves as a defining blueprint for the cities of tomorrow.

KEY FOCUS THEMES

AI-Powered Governance & Digital Transformation
Autonomous & Sustainable Mobility
Smart Infrastructure & Urban Planning
Smart Security & Policing
Citizen Engagement & Digital Inclusion
Sustainability & Environmental Innovation
AI and Emerging Technologies in Urban Life

WHO WILL YOU MEET


GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AUTHORITIES	Director General Executive Directors Head of Smart Cities / Smart Government Head of Artificial Intelligence / Emerging Technologies Head of Digital Strategy / e-Government Head of Information Technology Head of Cybersecurity Head of Public Safety & Security Head of Sustainability Head of Procurement & Partnerships
LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS	Director General Executive Directors Head of Digital Services Head of Smart Infrastructure Head of Roads / Parking / Transport Project Managers Urban Innovation Leaders Head of Environmental Services Digital Transformation Department
SEMI-GOVERNMENT / HOLDING COMPANIES	Head of Digital & Smart City Initiatives Head of Projects & Investments Head of Strategy & Innovation Smart Mobility / Energy Leads Shared Services Directors
PROJECT OWNERS (From key sectors driving smart city adoption)	Real Estate Developers Healthcare & Hospital Management Airports & Ports Hospitality & Tourism Retail & Shopping Malls Industrial Zones / Manufacturing Parks Transport & Logistics Authorities Facility & Building Management (BMS) Heads of Operations
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS	Smart City Consultants Urban, Master & Transport Planners Digital Twin / ITS / DTS Specialists Infrastructure & Mobility Experts AI and Data Analytics Advisors
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACADEMIA	Presidents / Founders Deans / Professors Chairpersons of Urban Innovation Research Directors – AI, Smart Cities, Sustainability

TECHNOLOGIES TO BE SHOWCASED

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Government Services
Generative AI & AI Assistants (e.g., GovGPT, TAMM 3.0)
Digital Twin Technology
Smart Mobility & Autonomous Vehicles
Electric & Hydrogen-Powered Public Transport
Drone Delivery & Air Mobility Solutions
IoT-Based Infrastructure & Asset Management
Smart Energy Grids & Renewable Power Integration
Intelligent Traffic & Parking Systems
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Cybersecurity & Digital Identity Solutions
AI-Powered Public Safety & Smart Policing
Citizen Engagement & Urban Data Platforms
Open Data & Real-Time Analytics Dashboards
Smart Waste Management & Environmental Sensors
5G, Connectivity & Free Public Wi-Fi (e.g., Hala Wi-Fi)
EV Charging Infrastructure & Charge AD Systems
Smart Lighting & Utilities Monitoring
AI in Culture, Education & Accessibility (e.g., AI audiobooks)

Call for papers are now open!

If you have an exciting project, case-study, solution or service to share, or want to suggest a topic that should be addressed at the Conference, please email us on opportunities@acm-events.com