These are the five most technological cities in the world

Between the rapid rise of artificial intelligence self-driving cars and green energy, innovation is advancing faster than ever. New inventions and patents emerge in cities around the world, but there are some places that stand out for driving major advances.Hong Kong resident Jamie River says you can be in a street market where vendors use QR codes for payments next to handwritten price signs. At the same time, small store owners manage their delivery orders through three different apps.

“The collision of old and new creates this strange energy where no one is afraid to try things.”says River, who has lived here for three years.

Originally launched in 1997 as a payment method for public transport, Hong Kong’s Octopus Card is now a favorite everyday technology solution, which can be used to pay for everything from vending machines to parking meters.

To experience Hong Kong’s cutting-edge technology, River recommends visitors take the Star Ferry at night and see the Symphony of Lights show, which synchronizes a musical score with lights, lasers and LED screens in 43 buildings.

To take a look at the crossover creative recommends PMQ (a former police station), which now houses studios, shops and cafes. “You will see 3D printing workshops next to traditional calligraphy studios”he detailed.

Home to global corporations from Huawei to Tencent, Shenzen’s transformation from fishing town to technological power was an intentional move by the Chinese government when it designated the city as its first Special Economic Zone in 1980, offering tax breaks and incentives to spur innovation. Although its status as a center of creativity only grew after it was named UNESCO Creative City in 2008with investments that financed creation spaces such as the Shenzhen Open Innovation Lab.

“This supportive framework allows for rapid scaling as well as experimentation,” said Leon Huang, a resident there since 2008. “Maker spaces like OCT Loft and Design Society in Shekou are available to everyone, offering access to advanced tools, including virtual reality facilities. The variety of people who frequent these spaces, including hobbyists, students and professionals from tech companies like Huawei and DJI, contribute to a truly inclusive environment.”he added.

Huang also suggests visitors attend one of the elaborate drone shows that take place over Shenzhen Talent Park’s Bay or at major events such as the Spring Festival and National Day. In fact, the city recently set the record for the world’s largest drone exhibition, employing nearly 12,000.

Ranked second, The Tokyo-Yokohama hub produces the highest percentage of international patent filings in the worldrepresenting more than 10% of global presentations.

The San José-San Francisco cluster has the highest concentrated innovation activity per capita.

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What residents appreciate, however, is that the technology and innovation feel practical rather than flashy. “In Japan, technology is not a wild imagination of flying cars as we all imagine it would be in 2050”said Dana Yao, who met her husband in Tokyo and now divides her time between Japan and the United States.

In relation to currency exchange, he explains that it is the train card that can be used for buses and vending machines, and the AI ​​sensors in convenience stores that allow self-payment and cashless payment. “You’ll find these small but powerful innovations everywhere. They’re high-tech, but they’re still so human and really useful.”he points out.

The travelers You can experience this world of advanced technology at the Henn Na Hotel, where check-in is fully automated, some of the staff is robotic and the “smart beds” They adjust the temperature for optimal sleep. Yao also recommends riding the driverless train on the Yurikamome Line in Tokyo Bay. “It is fully automated and gives you stunning views of the city and the Rainbow Bridge”he detailed.

For a dose of digital wonder, teamLab Planets offers an immersive art experience in technology. “Entire rooms react to your movements, light and sound”Yao said. “It’s just amazing”.

Known worldwide as Silicon Valley, The San Jose-San Francisco cluster leads the world in venture capital, generating almost 7% of all global deals. Furthermore, the GII (Global Innovation Index) report found that it has the highest concentrated innovation activity per capita. That density is what continues to attract entrepreneurs and startup founders, especially as the opportunity created by artificial intelligence becomes present.

“I’ve never wanted to live in San Francisco until now. It’s like the original dot-com boom. Very smart people are gathering here and those who left are back.”says new San Francisco resident Ritesh Patel, founder of Ticket Fairy.

That means networking opportunities are everywhere. “You could be at a dinner having a conversation about the challenges you face as a startup founder and the next minute someone at the table says they can help you.”explains and adds: “They send a text message and suddenly you have a meeting with a relevant person who you could never have contacted via email or social media. It’s wild!”.

For visitors to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, it’s all about trying out the technology before it hits the mass market. “You will discover cutting-edge technologies that the rest of the world will not know about for 6 to 12 months”dice Patel.

Transportation services such as Uber y Lyft They were widely used here before they became global companies, and now cars Waymo Autonomous driving apps have a significant market share in the area and can be used by anyone who downloads the app.

The capital of China surpassed all other cities in terms of scientific research results, contributing 4% of all articles published globally. But residents say Beijing’s real strength lies in its balance between high-tech infrastructure and deep cultural roots.

“Other ‘smart cities’ really focus on the modern edge, but Beijing combines innovation, culture and livabilitywhich makes it feel simultaneously advanced, but unique”says Elle Farrell-Kingsley, who currently has her headquarters in the Chinese capital.

Ensures that daily life is powered by super apps like Alipay y WeChatincluding translation options, QR code payments, and food ordering options. He also says that AI, particularly Deepseek y DouBao, It is integrated into daily services, making translation easier for English speakers.

The only frustrating thing can be leaving home and finding that those services don’t work as well elsewhere. “Everything works so well here, it’s almost forgettable how integrated and innovative these services can be until you visit somewhere else. I rarely see major technological hiccups, and I often find myself frustrated or impatient when I visit other countries and I don’t have these services or things don’t work as well.”.

Travelers can experience the city’s advanced AI first-hand by booking Apollo robotaxi from Baidu. “It’s incredibly exciting to experience, especially since there’s no steering wheel! You just get in and the car takes off on its own, which feels futuristic and surprisingly safe.”says Farrell-Kingsley.

In fifth place in the innovation centers of this ranking, Seoul accounts for 5.4% of global patent applications and leads Asia in venture capital investments (coming in second, overall, behind San Francisco).

Residents say South Korea’s drive to innovate comes from necessity, as the small country has a limited amount of natural resources to tap into. “The country has to compete through innovations and technology. Many people’s grandparents lived in poverty, so there is still this great drive and energy to grow, improve, innovate and not fall behind”says Chris Oberman, who has lived in Seoul since 2024 and writes about his travels in Moving Jack.

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