ABOUT US

SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS

Held in Barcelona since 2011, Smart City Expo World Congress is the world’s biggest and most influential event for cities and urban innovation. Every year, we bring together leaders from global companies, governments and organizations to move cities towards a better future.

Our goal is to transform urban ambition into solutions, partnerships, and collaboration opportunities to tackle the critical challenges cities face today.

OUR 2025 EDITION IN A MINUTE

RELIVE THE ENERGY OF OUR BEST EDITION YET

LOCAL CHALLENGES. RESPONSIBLE AI. TECH FOR GOOD. DATA SOVEREIGNTY. CIRCULAR CITIES. ENERGY EFFICIENCY. GREEN SPACES. ACCESSIBILITY. SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY. SEAMLESS JOURNEYS. PEOPLE-FIRST CITIES.  OPEN GOVERNANCE. SAFE & LIVABLE SPACES. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.  SMART INFRASTRUCTURE. RESILIENT SYSTEMS. GLOBAL CHANGE.

THE URBAN ECOSYSTEM
IN MOTION

ATTENDEES

1000 +

EXHIBITORS

500 +

SPEAKERS

50 +

CITIES

50 +

COUNTRIES

10 +

ONE GLOBAL EVENT. 4 MAIN AREAS

Congress

A world-class lineup of urban experts delivering forward-thinking insights, data-driven solutions, and groundbreaking initiatives to transform cities over three inspiring days.

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Innovation Playground

The space for the most tech-driven entrepreneurship. The innovation ecosystem in action: live pitches, startup showcase, and immersive demos.

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Expo

A high-impact venue where hundreds of international companies showcase their implemented projects and market-ready solutions to a global audience of professional attendees and decision-makers.

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Side Events  & Activities

A curated list of panels and activities broadens the event program, providing strong answers to concrete challenges—the perfect way to move from words to action.

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THE ISSUES THAT MATTER

TOPICS

ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES

AI systems are already making decisions, connectivity networks are being stress-tested, and digital platforms are becoming the nervous system of urban life. The question now is how to deploy it responsibly, equitably and at scale.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Cities are at a decisive environmental crossroads: resilient energy, climate adaptation, circular resources, nature‑based infrastructure, and decarbonization are now imperatives. How can we redesign energy and urban systems that not only endure but thrive in the decades ahead?

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MOBILITY

Urban mobility is being reimagined. Micromobility, shared systems and last‑mile logistics are reshaping movement, while electrification accelerates the shift to cleaner transport. Data‑driven management, multimodal platforms and curbside innovation are now key to reducing congestion and coordinating city flows.

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GOVERNANCE & ECONOMY

Cities are rethinking how they operate, collaborate and grow. Digital public institutions, stronger cross‑sector alliances, innovative financing models and dynamic local economies are redefining what urban progress looks like —and how it can be sustained.

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LIVING & INCLUSION

Urban life is being redesigned around people: inclusive spaces, strong social systems, digital equity and cultural vitality are becoming the foundations of thriving, human‑centered cities.

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INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDING

The construction and housing sectors are undergoing a profound transformation. Smart technologies, sustainable practices, affordable housing and urban regeneration are reshaping how cities build and who they build for. How can city leaders drive innovation while ensuring inclusive, human-centered development for the greater good of society?

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BLUE ECONOMY

As political, economic, and climate challenges reshape our world, the need to accelerate a sustainable and resilient blue economy has never been more urgent. Built on the vast, yet vulnerable ocean, the blue economy must undergo a profound transformation to remain viable and deliver long-term value.

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ONE VENUE. FIVE EVENTS.

Discover the parallel events reinforcing our focus on key areas of action:

SPIN-OFF EVENTS

URBAN INNOVATION
ACROSS THE GLOBE

From its home base in Barcelona, Smart City Expo has expanded to cities around the world, with spin-off editions tailored to each host region’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Take a look at our 2026 spin-off events

25 - 27 MARCH 2026

Curitiba, Brazil

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14 - 15 APRIL 2026

West Palm Beach, USA

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20 - 21 MAY 2026

Santiago del Estero, Argentina

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2 - 4 JUNE 2026

Puebla, Mexico

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23 - 25 JULY 2026

Santiago de Chile, Chile

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22 - 26 SEPTEMBER 2026

Shanghai, China

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30 SEP - 1 OCT 2026

Santiago de Cali, Colombia

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25 – 26 NOVEMBER 2026

Niterói, Brazil

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TBC, 2026

Doha, Qatar

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SUSTAINABILITY
& DIVERSITY

Diversity and sustainability are key to building better, more equitable cities, and we work to embed these values into everything we do at SCEWC. Take a look at the best practices we’ve put in place to reduce our environmental footprint, advance equity, promote green awareness, and ensure that everyone feels represented and heard.

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