February Newsletter 2026

In our first major update of 2026, we carry forward the momentum of a landmark year with a message from President James Sankar, reflecting on his new role at the City of Parramatta and our evolving vision for the year ahead. We are proud to strengthen our leadership team by welcoming Ashlee Gardner (Secretary) and Mandy O'Toole (Treasurer) to their new Board positions, while introducing the new delivery partners who will be driving our digital and member engagement strategies.

Our commitment to global best practices continues with the kick-off of our 2026 Webinar Series, featuring key international trends from the Smart City Expo World Congress. This month also marks significant progress in governance and resources, with the release of the new Australian Smart City Standards and fresh climate resilience insights via our Forge Magazine partnership. Additionally, we are pleased to offer our Local Government members an exclusive trial of InsightWise AI.