{"id":16,"date":"2022-09-26T13:11:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T13:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:49:27","slug":"16-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section class=\"ituBanner bg smallheight\">\n        <div class=\"bgContainer \">\n            <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mask-Group-1.png alt=\"Background decorative image\" \/>\n            <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                <div class=\"content\" data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"main\">\n                        <h2 class=\"h1 white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/building-inclusive-digital-infrastructure-for-cities\/\" style=\"color: white;\">Digital Transformation for People-Centred Cities<\/a><\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"addInfo\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Transforming the cities of today and tomorrow \u2013 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) provides a platform for cities and communities to exchange knowledge, identify policy needs and develop vital international standards that support digital transformation for people-centred cities and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG11, make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable<\/em>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>IN THE SPOTLIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                            \n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-171\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-171 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Main page-v2\" data-height=\"3000\" data-width=\"5500\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_171\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_171\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1033 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-05-04 18:03:34\" data-filename=\"Presentation1-1-scaled-5500x3000.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/publications\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Presentation1-1-scaled-5500x3000.png\" height=\"3000\" width=\"5500\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-171 slide-1033 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Presentation1 1\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Check out the latest publications<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-189 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-10-20 15:40:22\" data-filename=\"slider-u4ssc-v3-5500x3000.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/u4ssc.itu.int\/city-snapshot\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/slider-u4ssc-v3-5500x3000.png\" height=\"3000\" width=\"5500\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-171 slide-189 msDefaultImage\" title=\"slider-u4ssc-v3\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Read the latest report<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3160 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-06-25 16:35:59\" data-filename=\"slider-initiative-r1-5500x3000.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/virtual-worlds\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/slider-initiative-r1-5500x3000.png\" height=\"3000\" width=\"5500\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-171 slide-3160 msDefaultImage\" title=\"slider-initiative-r1\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI - <em>Discovering the Citiverse<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How the ITU Helps Build People-Centred Smart Cities and Communities<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"4\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/home_sg20.png\" alt=\"city skyline\" class=\"wp-image-87\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/home_sg20.png 540w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/home_sg20-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/studygroups\/2025-2028\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Standardization with Global Reach: ITU-T Study Group 20<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU-T Study Group 20 (SG20): Internet of Things, digital twins and smart sustainable cities and communities develops international standards (ITU-T Recommendations) providing commonly agreed guidance for implementing the Internet of Things (IoT) and its applications, digital twins, as well as sustainable cities and communities and related digital services. Its work spans IoT technologies, city services, policy frameworks, impact assessments, and open-source solutions, promoting secure, accessible, and sustainable systems. SG20 accelerates digital transformation, fostering global innovation for both urban and rural areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The next ITU Study Group 20 meeting will take place on 12-21 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/studygroups\/2025-2028\/20\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Learn more &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/\">Digital Transformation Dialogues (DTD)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Digital Transformation Dialogues (DTD) offer a dynamic platform to facilitate a deeper understanding of emerging technologies to reshape traditional processes, improve operational efficiency and unlock new possibilities for innovation and standardization. Engage in illuminating discussions that propel digital transformation forward by joining our webinars, fireside chats and ask the expert sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/ai-driven-dpi-for-africa\/\">Digital Transformation Webinar on Scaling Impact: AI-Driven Digital Public Infrastructure for African Cities and Communities (Virtual, 27 April 2026)<\/a><\/strong><sup><strong><span style=\"color:red;\">NEW<\/span><\/strong><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/\">Digital Transformation Webinar on Reimagining the Future of Cities: AI, Virtual Worlds and the Citiverse (Virtual, 4 March 2026)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/connecting-physical-and-virtual-worlds\/\"><strong>Ask the Expert Session on \u201cConnecting physical and virtual worlds with digital twins\u201d (Virtual, 22 January 2026)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/\">Find out more &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"4\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DTD-general-banner-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2576\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DTD-general-banner-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DTD-general-banner-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DTD-general-banner-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DTD-general-banner-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DTD-general-banner-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"4\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/u4ssc-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226\" style=\"width:180px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/u4ssc.itu.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United for Smart Sustainable Cities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) is a global UN initiative that supports cities and communities in accelerating digital transformation and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The U4SSC accomplishes this through its <a href=\"https:\/\/u4ssc.itu.int\/thematic-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Thematic Groups<\/strong><\/a>, developing action plans and guidelines, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/u4ssc.itu.int\/u4ssc-kpi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Key Performance Indicator project<\/strong><\/a>, which evaluates ICTs&#8217; role and provides tools for self-assessment to promote smartness and sustainability in cities.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/u4ssc.itu.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Find out more &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/u4ssc.itu.int\/u4ssc-kpi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KPIs for Smart Sustainable Cities\u200b<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U4SSC KPIs are a vital tool for cities wishing to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They support cities and communities worldwide in evaluating their level of smartness and sustainability. \u200bOver 250 cities worldwide are already implementing these KPIs.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/u4ssc.itu.int\/u4ssc-kpi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get involved &gt;\u200b<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"4\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quito, Ecuador, now a verified smart sustainable city!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qWlx596cwPw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"4\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3102_Virtual-Worlds-Initiative_post-16-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3102_Virtual-Worlds-Initiative_post-16-9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3102_Virtual-Worlds-Initiative_post-16-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3102_Virtual-Worlds-Initiative_post-16-9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3102_Virtual-Worlds-Initiative_post-16-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3102_Virtual-Worlds-Initiative_post-16-9-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/virtual-worlds\/\">Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI \u2013 <em>Discovering the Citiverse<\/em>, launched by ITU, Digital Dubai, and UNICC, is a global platform shaping policy innovation for safe, open, and interoperable AI-powered virtual worlds. It empowers governments, businesses, and communities to harness the citiverse for public services, economic growth, and digital trust in an AI-driven future.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>2nd Citiverse Assembly<\/strong> will take place on <strong>12 May 2026<\/strong> at <strong>ITU Headquarters in Geneva<\/strong>, following the <strong>UN Virtual Worlds Day<\/strong>, which will be held on <strong>11-12 May 2026<\/strong>. More information will be made available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/virtual-worlds\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/virtual-worlds\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/virtual-worlds\/\">Discover more &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Meetings and Events<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU together with other organizations, cities and other UN agencies are organizing a series of meetings and events on digital transformation for cities and communities. Don\u2019t miss out on these key events.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/studygroups\/2025-2028\/20\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Meeting of ITU-T Study Group 20 \u201cIoT, digital twins and smart sustainable cities and communities\u201d (Geneva, 12-21 May 2026)<\/a><\/strong><sup><strong> <span style=\"color:red;\">NEW<\/span><\/strong><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/virtual-worlds\/\">2nd Citiverse Assembly (Geneva, 12 May 2026)<\/a><\/strong><sup><strong><span style=\"color:red;\">NEW<\/span><\/strong><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/un-virtual-worlds-day\/2026\/\">3rd UN Virtual Worlds Day (Geneva, 11-12 May 2026)<\/a><\/strong><sup><strong><span style=\"color:red;\">NEW<\/span><\/strong><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/\">Digital Transformation Webinar on Reimagining the Future of Cities: AI, Virtual Worlds and the Citiverse (Virtual, 4 March 2026)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/connecting-physical-and-virtual-worlds\/\"><strong>Ask the Expert Session on \u201cConnecting physical and virtual worlds with digital twins\u201d (Virtual, 22 January 2026)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/meetings\">Discover more &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div 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