Speaker proposals are welcome under these topic tracks — submit by September 30, 2026. When you submit, you'll be asked to choose the track that best fits your session, along with the UN SDG(s) your talk connects to. The committee may move a session to a closer-fitting track.
Physical and digital infrastructure that enables smart, resilient, and sustainable communities.
Example topics: Smart infrastructure, digital construction, BIM/VDC, project controls, smart buildings, data centers, commissioning, asset management.
Solutions that help communities become more sustainable, inclusive, safe, and climate-ready.
Example topics: Climate resilience, sustainable planning, emergency response, environmental monitoring, urban heat, smart lighting, green infrastructure.
Reliable, affordable, clean, and resilient energy systems for smart communities.
Example topics: Smart grids, microgrids, renewable energy, storage, demand response, VPPs, EV charging, grid resilience, data center energy demand.
Transportation systems that improve safety, accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability.
Example topics: EV infrastructure, connected vehicles, autonomous mobility, traffic optimization, public transit, smart parking, logistics, pedestrian safety.
Data, AI, and digital platforms that support smart-city planning, operations, and decision-making.
Example topics: Urban data spaces, AI, digital twins, predictive analytics, open data, governance, generative AI, infrastructure monitoring.
Connected technology layer for reliable smart-city services while protecting privacy, data, and public trust.
Example topics: IoT, sensors, 5G/6G, private networks, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, privacy, secure edge computing, hardware security.
Hardware foundation behind smart-city technologies, including chips, GPUs, AI accelerators, sensors, and edge devices.
Example topics: Semiconductors, GPUs, AI accelerators, SoCs, analog/mixed-signal circuits, low-power edge devices, 5G/6G hardware, hardware reliability.
People-centered smart-city solutions around governance, public services, healthcare, education, inclusion, and workforce.
Example topics: Smart governance, digital services, healthcare, public safety, civic technology, accessibility, ethical AI, WIE, YP, student innovation.
Propose an in-person technical presentation or applied case study aligned with one of the eight topic tracks. Proposals close Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT.