September Newsletter 2026
In our September edition, President James Sankar counts down to ASCS 2026 in the City of Casey, we also share the full Summit program, ASCA’s election priorities for a smarter Victoria, and the final call for our delegation to Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.
August Newsletter 2026
In our August edition, President James Sankar marks a major milestone for ASCA with the launch of our brand-new website, featuring a dedicated Member Portal and an upgraded member system on the way ahead of the 2027–28 renewal year. We also look ahead to two flagship events: the Australian Smart Communities Summit 2026 in the City of Casey (14–16 October), with Early Bird pricing ending 31 August, and the 2026 ASCA Delegation to Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, where Expressions of Interest are now open. This edition features new thought leadership on e-bike safety and local government policy, a profile of President James Sankar in Forge Magazine on AI as infrastructure, our continued partnership with Melbourne Build Expo 2026, and a warm welcome to IntelliTrac as ASCA’s newest Gold Member.
June Newsletter 2026
In our June edition, President James Sankar reflects on Australia’s growing investment in AI and digital infrastructure, highlighting the important role ASCA’s new Taskforce program will play in developing practical frameworks for local government. We also look ahead to ASCS 2026 in the City of Casey, where governance, innovation and community value will be at the centre of the conversation. This edition features the launch of Taskforce 1: U4SSC Alignment for Smart Communities, helping translate the United Nations’ smart city framework into practical guidance for Australian practitioners. We also share new thought leadership on smart governance, sector insights from the NSW Local Government Technology Summit, and invite Victorian members to help shape ASCA’s advocacy priorities ahead of the 2026 State Election.