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Dentons’ Global Smart Cities & Connected Communities Think Tank brings together the world’s largest law firm and a global network of leaders from business, government academia and civil society. Together, they co-create forward-thinking legal, economic and policy frameworks to address the complex challenges of urbanization in an era of rapid technological change.
The initiative has grown into a platform of 750+ members with over 50 global convenings. The Think Tank's mission is to help cities modernize and integrate digital, physical, and social infrastructure to deliver public and private services that are efficient, secure, equitable and sustainable.
Responding to rising political challenges, economic pressures, urban migration, climate pressures, and aging infrastructure, the Think Tank tackles a wide range of issues including AI, cybersecurity, social equity, decarbonization, hydrogen, smart agriculture and digital connectivity.
In 2025, Dentons restructured panels into new pillars of thought leadership, including:
- Macroeconomic infrastructure – global trends and best practices
- Data centers – energy demands and development
- AI and emerging tech – intelligent solutions for smarter communities
Through deep collaboration and thought leadership, Dentons helps businesses, cities and communities navigate complexity, harness innovation and build a smarter, more connected future.
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