2022
Congress
overview
A global discussion shaping what’s next for cities.
The congress all
cities are looking to
Our 3-day congress is held in the venue's main auditorium, thematic rooms, and several open stages called Agoras, and also includes a powerful digital program broadcast live at Tomorrow.City. Our congress tracks present dedicated sessions honing in on the most critical issues facing cities today.
Tracks of discussion
#SCEWC22 focused on eight main tracks: Enabling Technologies, Energy & Environment, Mobility, Governance, Living & Inclusion, Economy, Infrastructure & Buildings, and Safety & Security.
Enabling Technologies
KEY DEBATE TOPICS
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data
- Connectivity
- Cloud & Platforms
- Digital Services
- Internet of Things
Mobility
KEY DEBATE TOPICS
- Micromobility
- Public Transport
- Automotive
- Future & Digital Transport
- Last Mile Logistics
- Transport Infrastructures
- Energy Transition & Efficiency
Living & Inclusion
KEY DEBATE TOPICS
- Housing
- Post-Pandemic Recovery
- Refugee Crises
- Systemic Inequalities
Infrastructure & Buildings
KEY DEBATE TOPICS
- Construction Technologies
- Decarbonisation
- Building & Infrastructure Management
- Critical Infrastructures
- Digital Twins
- Urban Planning
Vitaliy Klychko
Vitaliy Klychko
Mayor, City of Kyiv, Ukraine
Elizabeth Diller
Elizabeth Diller
Partner, Diller Scofidio + Renfro,
Professor of Architectural Design, Princeton University
Professor of Architectural Design, Princeton University
Ron Finley
Ron Finley
Gangster Gardener,
South Central L.A
Hannah Fry
Hannah Fry
Professor in the Mathematics of Cities, University College London
Eduard Xatruch
Eduard Xatruch
Co-Owner & Chef of Disfrutar
(Rated 3th, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants)
What the 2022 speakers said about our Congress
“The SCEWC brings together all the stakeholders so that we have under the same roof cities, decision-makers, investors, technology providers… and that is what is needed to come up with innovative and constructive solutions.”
Elleanor RobinsSenior Investment Officer & Cities Lead, IFC 
“I believe that it’s extremely important that affordable housing is posed and explored in arenas like the Smart City Expo World Congress because this is where the top-notch solutions are.”
Orna RosensfeldGlobal Advisor on Housing 
“The SCEWC has done an excellent job in changing the conversation about the technology itself to the people and how to make the public space a safer and more inviting place for us to be.”
Miguel SangalangExecutive Director and General Manager, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting 
“Being at the Smart City Expo World Congress is like being at home. There are so many companies, and so many solutions you can find to offer better services to people. I love this conference.”
Jaanika MeriloAdvisor to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Government of Ukraine 
“The Smart City Expo World Congress is an incredible initiative where you can share knowledge. There’s a lot you can take from it. So, I encourage everyone to come and visit next year.”
Diego FernándezSecretary of Innovation and Digital Transformation, Buenos Aires City Government 
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Sessions
KEYNOTE SESSIONS
Engaging and inspirational speeches given by worldwide renowned thought leaders
- Auditorium
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLES
Top panels with first-class governmental authorities and leading thinkers
- Auditorium
IN FOCUS SESSIONS
Presentations of specific projects portraying the latest developments on the future of our cities
- Thematic Rooms
BURNING DEBATES
Guided dialogues contrasting two opposing views on a particular topic.
- Thematic Rooms
SOLUTION TALKS
Short talks about specific implemented solutions, policies or products
- Thematic Rooms
World Smart City Awards
Our annual, internationally acclaimed awards recognize innovative city strategies, projects and ideas with the potential to create more sustainable, inclusive places to live.
The 2022 call is closed. 337 proposals from 60 countries were submitted!
Winners will be announced in front of our global audience of smart city professionals in the Auditorium on November 16th.
A quick look at previous talks
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