What it takes to become one of the most technologically advanced cities globally is different from what it was even a year ago. Now, only the most forward-thinking, innovative, and advanced cities with great technological development get to be on the list of the most technologically advanced cities in the world in 2022. Keep scrolling for more.
The Rankings
According to the 14th annual Innovation
Cities™ Index city rankings, which ranks 500 cities by using an Original
quantitative method based on 162 indicators per city, these are the top 10 most
technologically advanced cities in the world:
1
Tokyo- Japan
2
Boston- United States
3
New York- United States
4
Sydney-Australia
5
Singapore-Singapore
6
Dallas-Fort Worth- United
States
7
Seoul- South Korea
8
Houston-United States
9
Chicago-United States
10
Paris-France
Top Smart Cities in 2022
According to Juniper Research that
evaluated aspects like transportation
and infrastructure, city management, energy and lighting, and technology and
urban connectivity, the top smart cities in 2022 are:
1.
Shanghai
2.
Seoul
3.
Barcelona
4.
Beijing
5.
New York
Most Technologically Advanced Cities
with Tech Attractions
London
East London's tech city has Silicon
Roundabout, which is one of the world's largest technology clusters and is home
to offices of top tech brands like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, among many
others. Piccadilly Circus, ArcelorMittal Orbit, and Pyramid Tower at Tate
Modern are also worthy tech attractions of the city.
New York
The home to Silicon Valley, New York City
has a huge chunk of cutting-edge technology. The key attractions of this city
are Times Square, the 9/11 Memorial Museum, One World Trade Center, the Vessel,
and the Edge.
San Francisco
One of the most advanced cities in the US,
this city has benefitted a lot from the tech boom. It played a key role in
leading the US out of the recession-era. It's a center for countless new high-tech
businesses jobs and has a lot of office space. Tech giants like Google,
Facebook, and Apple have offices in this city.
Seoul
This is the most connected city in the
world. Most people know that South Korea offers the fastest internet speeds in
the world and free public Wi-Fi is also available in almost every part of the
country. So, it's no wonder technology is advanced in Seoul, which is also a
base for many prominent companies like Kia, LG, Hyundai, and Samsung. Even many
US tech companies like Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Google maintain offices in
the city. The Samsung Innovation Museum, Samsung d'Light, and the Robot Museum
(opening soon) are worth mentioning too.
Tokyo
Tokyo is a world leader in innovation and
has held this spot for decades. It is home to the headquarters of many top
brands representing consumer and professional-grade electronics like Canon,
Hitachi, Sony, Nikon, Toshiba, and Panasonic. The brilliant lights of the city
are enough to dazzle anyone. Tokyo Skytree, Miraikan, and Unicorn Gundam statue
are the city's unmissable attractions.
Sources:
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/the-10-most-modern-cities-in-the-world/
https://www.innovation-cities.com/worlds-most-innovative-cities-2021-top-100/25477/
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252512366/Shanghai-rated-worlds-number-one-smart-city-for-2022
https://trendingtravel.org/tech-advanced-cities/