APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
World Smart City Awards 2026
Submit your entry by June 29 and spotlight your work on the world’s leading platform for urban innovation. Your project could be the next big leap for cities!
Rewarding innovation that elevates urban life
These internationally acclaimed prizes recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects and ideas that drive meaningful change for citizens and push urban transformation forward.
By highlighting best‑in‑class initiatives, the awards inspire collaboration and accelerate the adoption of ideas that truly make cities better places to live.
Winners will be announced in front of a large audience of smart city professionals at SCEWC26, providing an unparalleled opportunity to share your work by placing it in the spotlight on globally-renowned platform.
Any questions? Feel free to get in touch at scewc.technicaloffice@firabarcelona.com
World Smart City Awards 2025 Gala
5 November, Main Stage- 6pm
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY 29 JUNE
Gain recognition for your project where the world’s best urban solutions take center stage.
Why the World Smart City Awards Matter
International projection for your project at the most globally-renowned event about cities
Full spotlight on our Main Stage, packed with industry leaders, public officials, and global media
A chance to be part of the global smart city movement and help build the cities of tomorrow
World Smart City Awards 2026
Explore Official categories
We’re looking for game-changing projects linked to the following categories:
CITY
AWARD
INNOVATION AWARD
PROJECT AWARDS
Who Can Apply?
The World Smart City Awards are aimed at both public and private sector, cities, businesses, entrepreneurs, startups, digital innovators, developers, research centres, universities, civic techs, civil society representatives, non-governmental organizations, cooperatives, consortiums (public-private), social activists and individuals with innovative ideas, analyses, studies, visions and solutions for the management and development of our cities.
Check out all our calls
Looking to elevate your project on an international stage or hosting your own session at the event? Take a look at the rest of our 2026 open and upcoming calls.
Join the World Smart City Awards Ceremony at Smart City Expo World Congress 2025
And after the World Smart City Awards gala…
Let’s get this party started! A relaxed moment to have a drink and mingle with other attendees.
- 5 November
- 6:45 PM
- Main entrance: Hall Europa
