AS the world continues to witness rapid urbanization and technological advancements, the concept of smart cities has emerged as a powerful solution to address the complex challenges faced by modern societies. These intelligent ecosystems leverage cutting-edge technologies to create sustainable, efficient and livable environments. The upcoming Innovation Summit 2023, a hybrid event at Fairmont, Makati and live and for free via Zoom this July 20, recognizes this immense potential of smart cities and aims to explore the latest trends, innovations and best practices in this domain.