Getting humans into digital twins is vital for net zero transport
Human behaviour is a critical component of the race to decarbonise transport, an industry event in London heard recently. Guy Walker, a ‘human factors’ expert…
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Transport cybersecurity in focus at digital twinning event
Researchers exploring cybersecurity risks in decarbonised transport gathered insights from industry in a workshop for UK research hub TransiT. The London event was the first in…
Transport digital twins in focus at upcoming event series
Transport digital twins in focus at Connected Places Catapult event series with TransiT Transport decarbonisation specialists at UK research hub TransiT will share their learnings…
A National Conversation on Data, AI and Place
A National Conversation on Data, AI and Place Drawing on five House of Lords roundtables (July 2025 – February 2026) We would like to thank our roundtable…
Unlocking National Value through Geospatial Insight
Roundtable session at the House of Lords, 23 February 2026 This report shares the key insights from the Unlocking National Value through Geospatial Insight roundtable…
National Data Governance and Value Exchange
Roundtable session at the House of Lords, 26 January 2026 This report shares the key insights from the National Data Governance and Value Exchange roundtable…
Kicking off 2026: Four global perspectives on digital twin progress
January’s Gemini Call series takes the digital twin community on a world tour—from New Zealand’s national data standards to the UK’s government programme, Australian governance…
Interoperable Testbeds – Key to the UK’s Digital Future?
Viewpoint: Why interoperable testbeds are key to the UK’s digital future As the UK stands at a crossroads in its digital transformation, the message from…
Data sharing infrastructure – unlocking UK growth
Strategic development of data sharing infrastructure urged to help unlock UK growth Leaders from Government, industry and academia came together at a roundtable in Westminster…
Two new UK transport data resources to power your twins
We’ve got two fresh government publications to point you to — both highly relevant to anyone building or operating digital twins for UK infrastructure and…
Smarter Transport Systems AI Competition
Smarter Transport Systems AI Competition The Department for Transport (DfT), in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, is seeking innovative AI solutions that can revolutionise transport,…
Enabling Cross-Sector Interoperability with The World Avatar
Why this talk mattered Digital twins don’t create value in isolation; they create value when they connect—across tools, teams, sectors, and even countries. In his…
The missing pieces: grounding spatial digital twins in real-world data
Why this session hit a nerve Most digital twin talks live at the shiny end of the spectrum: slick dashboards, gorgeous simulations, “autonomous” control. Yuan…
Navigating the EV Revolution: How Factory Digital Twins are Driving Automotive Manufacturing’s Critical Transformation
In a Gemini Call Live presentation, Emile Glorieux from the Manufacturing Technology Centre outlined a comprehensive vision for how factory digital twins can help automotive…
Decarbonising Cross-Domain Logistics: How Ontologies and Digital Twins are Tackling Transport’s Climate Challenge
In a Gemini Call presentation, John Ahmet Erkoyuncu from Cranfield University unveiled an ambitious digital twin demonstrator that tackles one of logistics’ most complex challenges:…
Digital Twin Hub celebrates launch of pioneering course for young people
A new era for digital construction skills has begun with the launch, by the Digital Twin Skills Academy ‘DTSA’ of its ground-breaking course: an Introduction…
Privacy-First AI: How Computer Vision and Federated Learning are Transforming Crisis-Resilient Digital Twins
In a recent Gemini Call presentation, Charalampos Karyotis from Interactive Coventry demonstrated how advanced AI and computer vision technologies can create resilient, privacy-respecting digital twins…
The JPEG of 3D: How Gaussian Splatting and AI Agents are Revolutionising Interactive Digital Twins
In a recent Gemini Call presentation, Michael Setton from Twin4Green unveiled how cutting-edge Gaussian splatting technology combined with AI agents is transforming digital twins from…
Building Birmingham’s Digital Future: How AI-Powered Digital Twins are Transforming Urban Traffic and Air Quality Management
In a Gemini Call presentation, Professor Abdel-Rahman Tawil and Ahmad Wahab from Birmingham City University showcased their work on the DIATOMIC project—a sophisticated digital twin…
Beyond Projects: Why Systems Thinking is the Missing Link in Our Digital Twin Future
How a shift in perspective could unlock the true potential of connected digital twins and transform our built environment When Mark Enzer from Mott MacDonald…
From Static Twins to Living Intelligence: How AI Agents are Revolutionising Urban Digital Twins
In a compelling Gemini Call presentation, Akouvi Ahoomey-Zunu from Bizztech demonstrated how AI agents are transforming digital twins from passive models into active, intelligent decision-support…
Breaking Down Digital Twin Silos: How Cognitive Infrastructure Creates Connected Intelligence
In a recent Gemini Call hosted by the Digital Twin Hub, Mark Bawtree, CEO of SEKAI, unveiled a transformative approach to one of the digital…
Wolverhampton’s Green Corridor Aims for Clean Energy
Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor (GIC) is a flagship development linking the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus, the Science Park and the i54 advanced manufacturing park.…
The £100k Question: Is Your West Midlands SME Missing Out on the Digital Twin Revolution?
How a £100k digital accelerator offer aligns with the uk’s modern industrial strategy – and why acting before 31 august 2025 could put your company…