Praeferre Wins World Smart City Prize 2025: Advancing Responsible AI for Smarter & Safer Cities

We are incredibly proud to share that Praeferre has been awarded the World Smart City Prize 2025 in the Tech Innovation City (Bronze) category at the prestigious Seoul Smart City Awards — hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (서울특별시) and WeGO | World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization.

This global recognition celebrates our pioneering advancements in AI-driven governance and privacy-first data intelligence, empowering cities to operate with enhanced safety, transparency, and sustainability. Winning among the world’s leading smart cities is not just an honour — it is a strong validation of our mission to build responsible, human-centric AI that strengthens citizen trust while improving urban resilience and efficiency.

At Praeferre, we envision a future where public sector innovation does not compromise privacy or ethics — but strengthens them. Our work in AI security, governance automation, and digital trust is helping government authorities and organisations build smarter, more secure digital ecosystems that put citizens first.

This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our incredible team, our collaborators, and global partners who believe in innovation with purpose. We also extend a special thanks to Innovate UK — especially Louise Hooker, Sarah Hildersley MCEIx, and Felipe Escandón — for their invaluable support since our early selection in the Global Business Innovation Programme.

A heartfelt thank you as well to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, WeGO, and everyone working alongside us to shape the future of secure and intelligent cities.

Here’s to building more trustworthy, privacy-protective, and sustainable cities — together.