Thursday, November 7, 2024 The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona awarded the title of “Smart City of 2024” to Shenzhen, China, recognizing the city’s strides in digital transformation, sustainable development, and advanced urban management. At the World Smart City Awards gala, held at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue, Shenzhen was praised for its “Smarter City, Better Life” initiative, which integrates digital twins, AI, high-speed broadband, and data-driven governance to create a model smart city. This initiative addresses challenges associated with Shenzhen’s dense population, resource constraints, and environmental concerns, aiming to improve quality of life for its residents.
The award honors cities, organizations, and leaders who are pioneering innovations to make urban living more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable. As the fourth-largest city in China, Shenzhen has been a leader in using technology to enhance public services and improve urban management. Through initiatives that prioritize digitalization and sustainable urban solutions, Shenzhen has set a high standard for smart city development, establishing itself as a model for other metropolises.
The 2024 Smart City Expo World Congress recognized additional global achievements in various categories that highlighted exceptional contributions to urban transformation. Each category reflected the diverse approaches cities and organizations are taking to tackle the modern challenges o.