In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla has a conversation with Ane Miren Ibañez Zugazaga, Director of Modernization for Bilbao City Council.

In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla has a conversation with Dave Shideler, Chief Research Officer for Heartland Forward.

Fredericton’s Knowledge Industry: A Mid-Year Update on a National Contributor

In my January commentary, I shared the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 vision: to Recognize, Support, and Elevate Fredericton’s Knowledge Economy as Fredericton’s Knowledge Industry. Now, as we find ourselves halfway through the year it’s time to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the momentum we’re building amongst this era of uncertainty we have all been navigating together.

In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla has a conversation with Dave Shideler, Chief Research Officer for Heartland Forward.

In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla has a conversation with Mr. Stephan Satijn, Regional Minister for Economy, Finance & Business Operations, Province of Limburg

(July 2, 2025 – New York City) – During the Top7 Conference & Announcement in Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain, the Intelligent Community Forum announced that Yunlin County, Taiwan, has achieved Provisional Certification as an Intelligent Community.

The Yunlin County, Taiwan delegation at the Top7 Conference & Announcement in Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain (June 16, 2025)

In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla has a conversation with Michelle Crandall, City Manager, Hilliard, Ohio.

Binh Duong (VNA) – With export turnover reaching 18.4 billion USD in the first half of the year, an increase of 13.9% year-on-year, the industrial hub of Binh Duong province has continued to affirm its position as one of Vietnam’s leading economic bright spots.

Despite global economic uncertainties, Binh Duong has maintained strong momentum in both exports and industrial production during the first half of 2025.

Cities in Brazil, Canada, Spain, Türkiye and the USA become finalists for Intelligent Community of the Year Award

(17 June 2025 – New York, NY, USA & Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain) – At a festive, sold-out Awards dinner tonight, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) named the Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2025. The announcement was made at the conclusion of the Top7 Conference hosted by Las Rozas de Madrid – a two-time Smart21 Community in ICF’s Awards program – and its mayor, Jose de la Uz.

The seven cities become finalists in ICF’s annual Awards program. One will succeed 2024 Intelligent Community of the Year Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil in December at the ICF Global Summit (www.icfsummit.com) in Binh Duong Smart City, Vietnam. Curitiba was in attendance in Spain for the program.

(June 12, 2025 – New York City) – The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) is pleased to announce an exclusive VIP Delegation to Vietnam, attending the 2025 ICF Global Summit in Binh Duong Smart City from December 2–4, followed by an extended business mission to Ho Chi Minh City from December 5–7. This experience will spotlight Vietnam’s remarkable journey as a rising global innovation and investment hub under the Summit theme: “Intelligent and Investment Ready: The Economic Transformation of Vietnam.”

Held in Binh Duong Smart City, the 2023 Intelligent Community of the Year, the 2025 Global Summit will convene global thought leaders, policymakers, technology pioneers, and economic developers to explore how digital transformation can drive investment, inclusive growth, and long-term prosperity. The program on December 2 and 3 will feature keynote sessions, workshops, and case studies from ICF’s Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2025. The flagship event of the Summit, the prestigious Intelligent Community of the Year Awards Dinner, takes place on December 3, where ICF will announce the 2025 Intelligent Community of the Year.