CALL FOR SPEAKERS

BE THE VOICE OF URBAN INNOVATION

Our Call for Speakers is now closed. Thank you to all the innovators who applied to take the stage at this year’s edition. See you in Barcelona, 3–5 November!

Take the stage alongside 600 world-class international speakers and inspire a global audience of industry leaders, disruptive innovators, and city managers.

Call for Speakers 2026

SCEWC26 is your opportunity to make your mark

The Smart City Expo World Congress is the leading event for cities, where the most transformative ideas for urban life take center stage.

Since 2011, visionary thinkers and leaders from around the world have gathered in Barcelona to shape the future of cities and ignite a global conversation about urban innovation.

Now, it’s your turn to inspire the world:

Influence an audience of thousands of industry titans, disruptive innovators and city managers coming from 138 countries.
Share the stage with a diverse roster of nearly 600 first-class international speakers.
Take your project to the next level by leveraging the event’s exposure.

Explore the speakers who shaped last year’s edition, and discover the highlights of the congress all cities are looking to.

The call is now closed, having received 478 proposals!

A big thank you to all the innovators who applied to join the world’s leading lineup of urban experts!

If you’re interested in speaking, get in touch to explore opportunities.

See you in Barcelona, 3–5 November!

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Be the Voice of Urban Innovation

Join the world’s leading lineup of urban experts and make your voice heard on the issues that matter. Fill out this application form to express your interest in speaking at SCEWC26.

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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Is Mobility your core topic?

If you are a professional in the mobility industry and want to share your ideas or projects, we’ve got the perfect stage for you. Please send in your application to take part via Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress, the global urban mobility event co-located with Smart City Expo.

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