By 2050, nearly 70% of the global population is projected to live in urban areas, rapidly changing housing, traffic, and mass urban transport, heat stress, food security, energy and cyber security. Over 40 delegates from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Smart Cities committee in Sydney for a week-long plenary. Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) was a key sponsor and supporter.
Read MoreA short report on the 2024 Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo by ASCA President Bruce Marshall.
Read MoreOn the 15 August, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) announced the changes to the consumer energy resources (CER) capabilities for Australian customers.
Read MoreAn Australian delegation is heading to the Smart Cities Expo World Congress in Barcelona this November 5-7. Led by the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA), the Internet of Things Alliance Australia (IoTAA), the Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA), and the Digital Twin Partnership (DTP), the delegation will be attending the world’s largest smart cities expo.
Read MoreRecently, some of our ASCA Alumni participated in an Advisory Group for Standards Australia. The members helped to support and advise in the creation of Standards Australia’s Smart Cities Position Paper titled ‘Smart Cities: An Essential Enabler for Australia’s Future’ which was released in April.
Read MoreAs the year comes to an end, we are devoted to improve our services and ensure we focus on the needs and wants of our members and ASCA community. To help the shape the program for the ASCA Board 2024, we have a prepared a short survey where you can share your feedback for this year.
Read MoreYesterday, Thursday 15 June, ASCA and the City of Greater Geelong’s Smart City Team came together for an in-person study tour which created a wonderful learning and networking experience for all that attended.
Read MoreRecently, ASCA Gold Member’s the City of Melbourne piloted a Remix Raingarden pop up in Fishermans Bend, reimagining how raingardens that use layers of recycled materials could do just this.
Read MoreThe first meeting of ASCA's recently formed Reference Group was held on Monday 17th March.
Read MoreIn early March 2023, ASCA board members met with Japanese Smart City representatives in Sydney.
Read MoreASCAS are seeking expressions of interest from any ASCA member who would like to develop and deliver one of these web-based sessions or host a study tour.
Read MoreASCA is delighted to inform members that in response to member feedback received throughout 2022, the Board has agreed to pilot a new Reference Group.
Read MoreOn 7th Feb a small contingent of representatives from New Zealand were in Melbourne and were able to schedule in site visits / study tours with two ASCA Members (Melbourne City Council and Maribyrnong City Council) to learn about initiatives being delivered in Australia and share learnings from New Zealand.
Read MoreWelcome back and happy 2023 from the Australian Smart Communities Association!
Read MoreASCA held our Annual General Meeting yesterday where we announced the 2023 ASCA Board
Read MoreIn a final thought piece for the year, ASCA worked with our members Delos Delta on an article about Federal Funding for Smart Communities. This topic is of particular relevance with the recent announcement of the Regional Precinct and Partnership Program.
Read MoreThe Australian Smart Communities Association are pleased to announce that we have recently signed MoUs with two leading New Zealand Councils!
Read MoreLast week, ASCA members Wyndham City Council hosted their first Smart City Summit! The Summit focused on heat resilience and explored ideas to address this key challenge for the city.
Read MoreIt’s a big week for smart communities!
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