ExhibitorFAQS

It is possible to take part as an exhibitor, sponsor, or partner – and there are different available options within each category! Find out more here. You can also directly contact us at [email protected] and we’ll get creative!

Smart City Expo is the ideal platform for partners and sponsors to elevate your organization and showcase your leadership on the global stage.

As a partner, you’ll benefit from speaking opportunities in front of a global, targeted audience at the Congress. You’ll also take center stage at the Expo, enjoy high-level networking, gain premium visibility, and engage in strategic conversations. 

In addition, you can expand both your on-site and digital presence and maximize your impact through our sponsorship opportunities. Visit this page or contact us for more information.

As an exhibitor, you get a number of invitations and exhibitor badges that depends on the participation package you contracted. You will also get discounted rates for purchasing additional passes.

We will be happy to discuss exhibiting opportunities and benefits included such as types of passes, among others. Please contact our sales department: [email protected]

You can celebrate your event or host your own session within SCEWC26. Visit the Call for Stage Sessions and the Call for Side Events for further details and to access the application forms.

However, if you’re considering the opportunity to speak at SCEWC26, you can do so by becoming an official Partner. Secure a congress spot and gain maximum awareness for your brand.

Join our Startups Program: gain direct access to decision‑makers and capital, and exhibit your project on a bustling expo floor alongside over 100 of the world’s boldest startups in urban development.

Take your startup to the next level—now for less! Benefit from our Early Bird rates and reserve your place at SCEWC26.

If you requested your invoice during the registration process, log into the Exhibitor Area and find it available for download under the “invoice” section.

We offer exhibitors full flexibility, whether they want to contract space-only and then personalize their design stand or contract a shell-scheme. For space-only options, we recommend contracting the service of buildUP, Fira de Barcelona’s booth design department.

Contact our specialized departments so they can give you a quote tailored to your needs:

• Servifira. Stand services
• Gastrofira. Restaurant and catering services

The Green Exhibitor Award recognizes exhibitors who actively reduce their environmental impact and embrace sustainable practices before, during, and after the event. It is open to exhibitors with booth sizes up to 30m² and the winner is announced during the World Smart City Awards Ceremony. Learn more on this page.

The dates and times shown still refer to our 2025 edition.

Assembly hours:

• 30 October – 2 November: 8 am – 8 pm
• 3 November: 8 am – 10 pm

Dismantling hours:

• 6 November: 6 pm – 10 pm
• 7 – 8 November: 8 am – 8 pm

Please note:
– Vehicles will not be allowed inside the hall.
– Exhibitors who have booked their stand through ServiFira can have access to the stand 48 hours before the event starts. Their furniture will be delivered 24h before the event’s opening.
– All assembly staff will need a Contractor Pass, a personal and nontransferable pass that will give access during assembly and disassembly periods (not during the event celebration). Members of the assembly team will have to request their Contractor pass. The Organization will review the application and shall approve or deny it.

You can find all the information regarding your participation in the Exhibitor Handbook, which is uploaded in your Exhibitor Area.
Also, do not hesitate to contact your Account Executive for any doubt you may have.

FIRA BARCELONA and its events do not offer lists, information and/or related data to its visitors. Find out more here.

Smart City Expo World Congress exists in order to empower cities and collectivize urban innovation across the globe. The event consists of a 3-day congress and expo and has become the annual meeting point for corporate leaders, public representatives, entrepreneurs, experts, and academics from all around the globe, encouraging them to learn from each other, share experiences, talk about best practices, and open new paths for international collaboration. We invite you to take a look at our 2025 Highlights edition.

The 2026 edition will take place from 3 to 5 November.

Tuesday (03 Nov) and Wednesday (04 Nov): 9am – 7pm

Thursday (05 Nov): 9am – 5pm

SCEWC26 will be held in Barcelona, Spain. The venue is Fira Barcelona – Gran Via.

Registration for SCEWC26 is not open yet! Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll let you know as soon as tickets are available for Smart City Expo 2026.

SCEWC will grant you a vast range of possibilities in front of 27,000+ international attendees: great sector insights focused on solution implementation, business development, lead acquisition, networking, and many more activities.

Please check this page to explore the different options available to take part in the event. Or simply reach out to our Sales team at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to put together a participation proposal that fits your goals and budget.

These internationally acclaimed prizes recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects, and ideas that drive meaningful change for citizens and advance urban transformation.

The call is now open. Submit your entry by 29 June and showcase your work on the world’s leading platform for urban innovation!

You can check the scheduled spin-off events on this page and reach out to the team at [email protected].

As a visitor or exhibitor of Smart City Expo World Congress, you can get great deals on travel and accommodation. Please visit our official travel agency.

Tomorrow.City is the largest digital platform dedicated to urban innovation, created by Smart City Expo World Congress. Its mission is to drive sustainable and inclusive cities by generating knowledge, fostering cross-sector connections, and building momentum for urban transformation.

As a global hub, Tomorrow.City fosters collaboration among cities, companies, institutions, professionals, and citizens. Through specialized content, it promotes dialogue and learning, creating a dynamic environment for exchanging ideas and highlighting urban initiatives that enhance quality of life worldwide.

If you want to collaborate with Tomorrow.City, please contact us at [email protected]