The article presents modern aspects of the concept of «smart city», substantiates the importance of human capital for its creation and existence, describes the development of human capital through networks and «living laboratories». The current state of development of «smart cities» in Kazakhstan, as well as the formation and operation of networks and «living laboratories» for the development of human capital are described.The purpose of the study is to analyze the current state of human capital development in «smart cities» of Kazakhstan through networks and «living laboratories».Methodology – within the framework of the research a systematic approach was used, content analysis, synthesis, systematization, etc. were implemented.Originality / value of the research – substantiation of the current state of problems and prospects of human capital development in the concept of formation of «smart cities».Findings: human capital is a fundamental resource for the development of «smart cities», because their very concept is based on man himself and his needs; the current state of development of «smart cities» is characterized by increasing competition for human capital; the level of human capital development is the most important condition for the formation and further successful development of a «smart city»; the success of the development of «smart cities» depends on the quality of human capital development; networks and «living laboratories» – a qualitatively new tool for human capital development «smart city», which allows you to generate knowledge, share it, develop personal skills and experience of all users.