THE EVENT FOR BETTER CITIES
SMART CITY
EXPO WORLD
CONGRESS
Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has been the world’s biggest and most influential event for cities and urban innovation. Hosted annually in Barcelona, we bring together a powerful ecosystem of leaders from global companies, governments and strategic organizations driving real change.
By convening the brightest minds and the most cutting-edge technology, we are actively shaping a new urban paradigm: more sustainable, efficient and human-centered.
We don’t just imagine better cities—we’re actively building them.
OUR 2025 EDITION IN A MINUTE
RELIVE THE ENERGY OF OUR BEST EDITION YET
THE TIME FOR CITIES
Twenty-five years into this millennium, our cities are becoming living, breathing testaments to human ingenuity and hope. Innovation is the lifeblood of our neighborhoods, with technology woven seamlessly into the fabric of urban living. The first quarter of this century –the Century of Cities– has shown us what’s possible when vision meets action.
Yet our greatest chapters remain unwritten. Since 2011, Smart City Expo World Congress has been a catalyst for this historic transformation. As we help cities rise to meet global challenges, they’re stepping into their role as influential actors on the world stage. Here, international pioneers and passionate innovators come together to craft our urban legacy.
2025 IN FIGURES
A NEW MILESTONE IN URBAN INNOVATION
ATTENDEES
CITIES
ONE GLOBAL EVENT, 4 MAIN AREAS
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Congress
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Innovation Playground
Expo
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Side Events & Activities
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topics
The issues that matter
CO-LOCATED EVENTS
ONE VENUE. FIVE EVENTS
Explore our network of parallel events, each fully focused on critical urban questions to deepen our approach on key areas of action.
EDITIONS ABROAD
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 2025 spin-off editions.
25 - 27 MAR 2025
2 - 3 APR 2025
10 - 12 JUN 2025
25 - 26 JUN 2025
24 - 26 JULY 2025
8 - 9 OCT 2025
2 - 6 SEP 2025
25 - 26 NOV 2025
17 - 19 SEP 2025
29 - 30 SEP 2025
SUSTAINABILITY
& DIVERSITY
Diversity and sustainability are key to creating better, more egalitarian cities, and as such we strive to weave them into everything we do at SCEWC. Take a look at the best practises we’ve put in place to reduce our environmental footprint, enhance equity, promote green consciousness, and ensure that everyone feels represented and has a voice here.
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