Our Mission
Empowering Cities Through AI, Innovation and Collaborative Governance.
ABOUT SMART AI CITIES ASIA
The future of our cities is being decided now. Be in the room where it happens.
Southeast Asia is urbanising at an unprecedented pace. By 2030, nearly 56% of ASEAN’s population, which is more than 400 million people will live in cities, placing increasing pressure on infrastructure, mobility, energy systems, public services, and climate resilience. The decisions city leaders make today will determine whether future generations inherit cities that are connected, sustainable, and liveable.
Now in its 12th edition, Smart AI Cities Asia has established itself as the region’s premier platform for city leaders, policymakers, urban planners, technology innovators, infrastructure developers, and investors to shape the future of urban development. Under the theme “Building Smart Cities with AI for a Sustainable Future,” the event brings together the public and private sectors to explore how AI, digital technologies, and innovative partnerships can accelerate the development of smarter, more sustainable, and people-centric cities across Asia.
Why Smart AI Cities Asia
This isn’t a talking shop. It’s where projects get partners and funding.
For over a decade, Smart AI Cities Asia has been the region’s meeting point for urban transformation, the place where a mayor meets the solution provider who can deliver, where a startup lands its first government pilot, and where cross-border partnerships are signed.
2500+
Delegates
250+
Expert Speakers & Panelists
200+
Partners & Exhibitors
30+
Participating Countries
Who You'll Meet
Smart AI Cities Asia convenes the full decision-making chain in one place:
Government officials, mayors, city executives, and regulators
CIOs, CTOs, AI leaders, and digital transformation experts
Urban planners, engineers, transport authorities, and sustainability professionals
Investors, development finance institutions, PPP advisors, and ESG leaders
Researchers, academics, and policy think tanks
Property developers, smart building specialists, contractors, and PropTech innovators
What's on the Agenda
This year's programme tackles the questions keeping city leaders up at night:
AI-Powered Urban Management
from predictive maintenance to intelligent city operations
Smart Mobility & Transport
connected, autonomous, and sustainable movement of people and goods
Digital Governance & Smart Nation
seamless public services powered by data and digital platforms
Energy Transition & Smart Grids
building resilient, intelligent, and low-carbon energy systems
Urban Health & Safe Communities
leveraging AI to improve public safety and well-being
Climate-Ready Infrastructure
designing cities that can withstand future climate challenges
Inclusive & Equitable Urbanisation
ensuring technology benefits all communities
Investment & PPP Models
financing the next generation of city infrastructure
Why Now, Why Here
Malaysia is positioning itself as ASEAN’s smart-city hub, backed by national digital ambitions and growing foreign investment in urban innovation. Smart AI Cities Asia sits at the centre of that momentum, a strategic platform connecting the region’s cities with the technologies, capital, and partnerships they need to leap forward.