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What makes a community smart? It’s not how much technology it has - it’s how well it uses insight, innovation and collaboration to improve everyday life. At the Australian Smart Communities Summit 2026, hosted by the Australian Smart Communities Association at Bunjil Place, City of Casey, leaders and practitioners explored how councils can turn promising ideas into lasting community value. The pre-Summit workshops set the tone: AURIN - Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network showed how place-based data can help councils understand local challenges, while Urbis explored how to shape initiatives that are desirable, deliverable and sustainable. Across the program, speakers challenged us to think beyond technology pilots. Rita Arrigo highlighted the importance of living intelligence, predictive resilience, continuous participation and responsible governance. Sessions also explored AI, connected infrastructure, environmental monitoring and the role of community knowledge in better decision-making. The City of Casey study tour brought these ideas to life from HeatScape and Myuna wetlands to Casey Fields, Ray Bastin Reserve and the Stevensons Road closed landfill. Each example showed how data and innovation can support better planning, services and places. The takeaway? Smart communities are built by people working together: using evidence thoughtfully, listening to residents and focusing on outcomes that matter. Thank you to the ASCA Board, our hosts at the City of Casey, our sponsors and every attendee. Your support, generosity and willingness to share ideas made ASCS26 possible and helped make it a valuable, collaborative experience for everyone involved creating an informative, fun, insightful summit and the conversations that continue beyond it. #ASCS26 #SmartCommunities #LocalGovernment #UrbanInnovation

Closing out #ASCS2026: futurist Steve Sammartino delivers our Closing Keynote, a high-energy, big-picture look at where smart cities go from here. 🏙️ Thu 15 Oct · Bunjil Place, City of Casey Tickets still available. See you next week! 👉 ascs26.australiansmartcommun…

Our September newsletter is out! 📬 ✅ 3 weeks to #ASCS2026, City of Casey 14–16 Oct ✅ Our Victorian election priorities ✅ Last call: Barcelona delegation EOIs close 30 Sept ✅ Free member access to Melbourne Build Expo Subscribe 👉 australiansmartcommunities.u…

🌏 Represent Australia, NZ & the Pacific at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. EOIs are open for ASCA's delegation - connect globally, bring ideas home. 📅 Applications close 30 Sept 👉 Submit your EOI: australiansmartcommunities.o… 🎥 Watch the info session: australiansmartcommunities.o… #SCEWC26

Early Bird tickets extended for the ASCS Summit in Melbourne! Find out more: ascs26.australiansmartcommun… #ASCS2026

🎉 ASCS 2026: Keynote speakers revealed! Keynotes: Rita Arrigo @rarrigo Prof Tan Yigitcanlar @yigitcanlar Steve Sammartino @sammartino 14–16 Oct 2026 | Bunjil Place, Melbourne 👉ascs26.australiansmartcommun… #ASCS2026

🎤 Speaker EOIs are now open for ASCS 2026! 📅 14–16 October 2026 📍 City of Casey, Melbourne 👉 Submit your EOI: ascs26.australiansmartcommun… #ASCS2026 #SmartCommunities #LocalGovAU #Innovation

🌏 #ASCS2026 Adding Value in the Age of Disruption Join leaders from government, industry and research to explore practical approaches to resilience, innovation and community value. 📅 14–16 Oct 📍 City of Casey 🎟️ Early Bird tix: ascs26.australiansmartcommun… #SmartCommunities #ASCA

Our Sep newsletter is live! Key highlights: National Summit 2026 EOIs open, Melbourne Build Expo, new data trust article, smart development insights & President's IEC Award! 📧 Read: australiansmartcommunities.o… 📩 Subscribe: eepurl.com/c-n4DH

Australia needs smarter development. New report reveals barriers to IoT, AI & data analytics in city planning. Join our FREE webinar (ASCA members only) with experts from @NBN_Australia & @delosdelta unpacking findings. Register: eventbrite.com.au/e/unpackin…

⚡ First in ASCA's AI series for local government! Wed 13 Aug, 12-1pm AEST ✅ Real AI opportunities ✅ Expert insights ✅ Special offer reveal ASCA members only. Register: eventbrite.com.au/e/ai-unvei…

🧠 AI transformation feeling overwhelming? ASCA's expert panel breaks it down: > AI opportunities for councils > Real context vs hype + an exclusive member offer Wed 13 Aug, 12-1pm AEST. Members only. Register: eventbrite.com.au/e/ai-unvei…

August Newsletter just dropped! ✅ InsightWise joins as Gold Member + 3-month AI trial ✅ AI webinar series (14 Aug & 26 Aug) ✅ New report launch ✅ Smart mobility webinar highlights ✅ Data-access Part 2 👉 Check your inbox—or subscribe: eepurl.com/c-n4DH

AI is everywhere, but what's real vs hype for councils? ONLINE WEBINAR: AI Unveiled—Empowering local councils to grasp the AI opportunity 📅 Wed 13 Aug, 12-1pm AEST 💡 Katherine Tobias & Peter Embleton 🎁 Special offer revealed Members only. Register: eventbrite.com.au/e/ai-unvei…

Welcome InsightWise—our newest Gold Member, and the leading AI platform for consultants & strategy teams. Coming Soon: ASCA members will get an exclusive 3-month trial to accelerate projects & enhance client relationships. 👉 Learn more: insightwise.ai

🌍 #BARCELONA CALLING! Join the ANZPAC contingent at Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 📅 Nov 4-6 | 🎟️ FREE pass (worth $2K AUD) for selected participants 25K+ attendees • 1.1K+ exhibitors • 600+ speakers Limited spots - apply early! #SCEWC2025 australiansmartcommunities.o…