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Durham in world’s top 7 intelligent communities for 4th year

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · June 23, 2025 9:39 AM · 1 reaction

For the fourth consecutive year, Durham Region has been recognized as one of the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), according to a recent announcement from the region.

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Two Ontario regions make global ‘Top 7 Intelligent Communities’ list

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · June 23, 2025 9:37 AM · 1 reaction

Smart, forward-thinking and bursting with bold technological advancements and community-driven engagement have earned Durham Region recognition as one of the world’s Top 7 Intelligent Communities for the fourth consecutive year.

Joining Durham on the global list compiled by the Intelligent Communities Forum (ICF) was Fairfield/Jefferson County (Iowa, USA), Hilliard (Ohio, USA), Assai (Parana, Brazil), Bursa (Turkey), Las Rozas de Madrid (Spain) and Kingston, Ontario, which is making its first appearance in the top seven since 2014.

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The Intelligent Community Forum Names the Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2025

Posted on News & Media by Matthew Owen · June 17, 2025 5:25 PM · 1 reaction

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.

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Brightlands-Limburg Region to Host the Intelligent Community Forum’s 2026 Top7 Conference & Announcement

Posted on News & Media by Matthew Owen · June 04, 2025 5:07 AM

(4 June 2025 – New York City, NY, USA & Limburg, The Netherlands) – The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) announced today that the Brightlands-Limburg Region will host the 2026 Top7 Conference and Announcement, the second phase of ICF’s annual Awards Program. The event will bring together thought leaders from the global Intelligent Community movement for workshops, panel discussions, and keynote addresses, and will provide regional and international attendees with the opportunity to tour the Limburg Region, which exemplifies Intelligent Community development.

The conference will also feature the announcement of the Top7 Communities of 2026, finalists in ICF’s annual Intelligent Community Awards Program. The Top7 Communities are seven leading examples of excellence in Intelligent Community development in line with ICF’s Community Accelerator Strategy.

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What makes a smart city

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · March 17, 2025 1:56 PM · 1 reaction

A “smart city” often evokes images of a futuristic, high-tech metropolis. However, an analysis of projects recognized by leading international forums reveals that innovation isn’t always about cutting-edge technology.

This is how Curitiba has earned awards for initiatives such as a solar power plant built on a former landfill, a health appointment app, and community gardens on abandoned land. The term smart city generally applies to municipalities that address urban challenges in a sustainable, connected, and efficient manner.

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A Talk with Justin Beiber’s Hometown Mayor, Part 2

Posted on Podcast by Louis Zacharilla · December 25, 2024 9:43 AM · 1 reaction

In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Dan Mathieson, Former Mayor of Stratford.

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Upcoming ICF Awards Events in 2025

Posted on News & Media by Matthew Owen · November 20, 2024 11:20 AM

Each year, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) Awards Program offers a series of high-profile events to inspire and connect leaders from across the globe. Mark your calendars for these key conferences in the 2025 Awards cycle, each hosted in an Intelligent Community renowned for its forward-thinking initiatives and unique contributions to the global Intelligent Community movement.

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Comunidade inteligente: qual a importância do conceito que colocou Curitiba e Assaí entre as sete melhores do mundo no ranking do ICF

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · October 23, 2024 10:14 AM · 1 reaction

No início de novembro, será revelada qual a comunidade mais inteligente do mundo de 2024 pelo Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a instituição global que estabeleceu o conceito de cidades inteligentes há quase 30 anos. Neste ano, duas cidades paranaenses competem pelo título: Curitiba, que pelo quarto ano consecutivo figura entre as sete finalistas, e Assaí, cidade do Norte Pioneiro que conquistou a maior autoridade em comunidades do mundo, John G. Jung.

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Criador do conceito de Smart City, John Jung elogia Curitiba em visita técnica para a escolha da comunidade mais inteligente do mundo em 2024

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · September 05, 2024 4:38 PM · 1 reaction

O fundador do Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), John Jung, está em Curitiba para a avaliação da cidade antes da eleição da comunidade mais inteligente do mundo. A capital paranaense é uma das sete finalistas ao prêmio, que será entregue em novembro em Barcelona, durante o ICF Global Summit. Assaí, no interior do estado, também concorre ao título em 2024. As duas cidades paranaenses são as únicas da América Latina na lista deste ano.

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2024 New Taipei Smart City International Forum Bringing Together Cross-Border Exchange in New Taipei: AI and Sustainability as Dual Engines for Future Development

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · August 05, 2024 4:32 PM · 1 reaction

NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 June 2024 - On June 19, 2024, at the Hilton Taipei Sinban Hotel, the New Taipei City Government, in collaboration with the international organization ICF (Intelligent Community Forum), co-hosted the "2024 NTPC Smart City International Forum and ICF Top7 Global Cities Announcement." The forum's theme was "AI: The Innovation Accelerator," which explored how artificial intelligence has contributed to economic growth, sustainability, and human welfare. The event attracted overseas dignitaries, representatives from consulates, and industry leaders from nearly 30 countries, fostering lively participation.

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