EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 is the world’s leading global event on urban innovation, sustainability, and smart city transformation — returning to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue in Barcelona, Spain from 3 to 5 November 2026. Now in its fifteenth iteration since its inception in 2011, the Congress brings together city leaders, government officials, innovators, industry executives, researchers, startups, and global organizations to shape the future of urban life
Over three days of high-impact dialogue, immersive exhibitions, and strategic networking, SCEWC empowers stakeholders to explore and implement real-world solutions to the most pressing urban challenges — from climate adaptation and sustainable mobility to digital transformation and inclusive governance. As cities worldwide strive to become more efficient, resilient, equitable, and human-centered, this flagship gathering serves as a catalyst for cross-sector collaboration, investment, and actionable impact.
EVENT CONTENT
- A premier global event uniting city leaders, innovators, policymakers, solution providers, and researchers to explore and accelerate urban transformation, sustainability, and next-gen city solutions.
- Multi-day program featuring keynote speeches, high-level panels, technical sessions, and visionary talks that delve into the latest strategies for building smarter, more resilient, and inclusive cities.
- Comprehensive coverage of urban innovation topics, including digital transformation, sustainable mobility, energy transition, climate resilience, data governance, AI for cities, and citizen-centric services.
- Thought leadership from world-renowned experts, government officials, urban practitioners, and industry pioneers who share actionable insights, trends, and best practices shaping the future of urban living.
- Thematic tracks and curated sessions designed to support both practical urban solutions and forward-thinking, long-term planning across core smart city domains.
- Exhibitions and showcases highlighting cutting-edge technologies, pilot projects, scalable solutions, and real-world applications from leading tech providers and city partners.
- Strategic dialogues focused on collaboration between public and private sectors, cross-industry partnerships, and investment opportunities that drive sustainable growth in cities worldwide.
- Valuable networking opportunities enabling attendees to connect with global peers, initiate partnerships, and build long-lasting professional relationships across public institutions, business ecosystems, and innovation networks.
- Engagement spaces dedicated to startups and innovators, fostering entrepreneurial exchange, solution demos, and investment matchmaking to support urban innovation at scale.
- A global platform that champions inclusive, equitable, and human-centered urban development, emphasizing social impact, digital equity, and the role of citizens in shaping future cities.