Innovation and Technology
AI and Emerging Technology
Adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technology across industries, judged on what it costs and returns.
P2 · Innovation and Technology
Smart City Council
Urban technology, city infrastructure and the partnerships between government and industry that deliver it.
Who this council is for
The Smart City Council brings together city authorities, planners and urban technology firms from across the Council's membership and its country chapters.
It sits under the Innovation and Technology pillar. Members may join more than one council where their work spans them, and every council is open to members in any membership category.
What this council works on
- Smart city infrastructure
- Government and industry partnership
- Urban mobility
- Data governance in public services
Each council works to a published remit and produces written output attributed to its contributors and dated.
How a council operates
The same working method across all fifteen, so members know what to expect.
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Chair and term
Each council has a named chair and a fixed term, published with the membership.
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A published remit
Set at the start of the term, so the council can be judged against it.
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Written output
Every term ends with a briefing, comparison or position paper, attributed and dated.
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Open to members
Any member may join, subject to the council's capacity and the chair's agreement.
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Country representation
Chapters nominate representatives, so a council is not concentrated in one market.
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Wound up if inactive
A council that produces nothing in its term is closed rather than quietly continued.
Other councils under Innovation and Technology
Members often join more than one where their work spans them.
Innovation and Technology
Healthcare
Health technology adoption, cross-border healthcare collaboration and sector investment.
Innovation and Technology
Sustainability
Climate technology, sustainable business practice and the investment behind both.
Questions
Who can become a CIBET member?
Business owners, corporate leaders, professionals, founders, investors, exporters and importers can join in a personal capacity. Companies, start-ups, universities, colleges, chambers, associations and public bodies can join as organisations.
Each category has its own published eligibility criteria. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee admission, because every application is assessed on its merits by the Membership Committee.
How do I apply for CIBET membership?
Complete the online application on the Apply for Membership page. It is free to submit.
You will be asked for your professional or business details, your membership category, your reasons for joining and supporting documents where the category requires them. You will receive an acknowledgement with a reference number, and the Membership Committee will then assess the application.
How are membership applications reviewed?
Applications are assessed by the Membership Committee against the published criteria for the chosen category, and a decision is issued within [Insert number] working days.
The Committee looks at eligibility, the accuracy of the information supplied, and the applicant's standing in their field. It may request additional information. If an application is approved, the applicant is invited to pay the membership fee; membership is activated once payment is received. Fees are not taken before a decision.
What are the benefits of joining CIBET?
Membership provides access to the international member network, member rates or complimentary places at Council events, structured mentoring, trade and investment advisory support, participation in committees and industry forums, and a listing in the member directory.
Benefits vary by category. The Membership Benefits page sets out what each category includes.
Membership
Join the Council
Applications are free to submit and are assessed by the Membership Committee. Fees are payable only if your application is approved.
Partnership
Work with CIBET
Chambers, institutions, associations, corporates and public bodies can partner with the Council on programmes, events and delegations.