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Find answers to all your questions about Smart City Expo World Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smart City Expo World Congress?
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.
When will Smart City Expo World Congress take place?
The 2026 edition will take place from 3 to 5 November.
What is the schedule for the Smart City Expo World Congress?
Tuesday (03 Nov) and Wednesday (04 Nov): 9am – 7pm
Thursday (05 Nov): 9am – 5pm
Where will the event take place, and how do I get there?
SCEWC26 will be held in Barcelona, Spain. The venue is Fira Barcelona – Gran Via.
I would like to visit the event, how can I get a ticket?
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.
What can I expect from the event?
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.
I would like to sponsor/exhibit at the event, how can I get in contact with you?
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.
I would like to speak at the event, can I submit an application?
I would like to apply for the World Smart City Awards, how should I do it?
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!
I’d like more information about the Smart City Expo spin-offs around the world. Who can I contact?
You can check the scheduled spin-off events on this page and reach out to the team at [email protected].
Do you have any travel agencies that can help prepare my trip to the event?
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.
What participation options do I have?
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!
How can I maximize my exposure at the event beyond being an exhibitor?
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, do I receive any invitations or discount codes to distribute among my network?
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]
I would like to organize my own session / a private meeting alongside SCEWC26. Which options do I have?
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.
How can I exhibit as a startup at Smart City Expo?
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.
How can I access my invoice?
If you requested your invoice during the registration process, log into the Exhibitor Area and find it available for download under the “invoice” section.
How do I organize the build-up of my stand?
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.
How can I book stand and catering services?
Contact our specialized departments so they can give you a quote tailored to your needs:
- Servifira. Stand services
- Gastrofira. Restaurant and catering services
What is the Green Exhibitor Award at Smart City Expo?
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.
When do assembly and dismantling take place? Does the assembly team need a special pass to access the venue?
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.
As an exhibitor, where can I consult all information regarding my participation?
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.
Fraud prevention
FIRA BARCELONA and its events do not offer lists, information and/or related data to its visitors. Find out more here.
What participation options do I have?
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!
How can I maximize my exposure at the event beyond being an exhibitor?
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, do I receive any invitations or discount codes to distribute among my network?
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]
I would like to organize my own session / a private meeting alongside SCEWC26. Which options do I have?
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.
How can I exhibit as a startup at Smart City Expo?
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.
How can I access my invoice?
If you requested your invoice during the registration process, log into the Exhibitor Area and find it available for download under the “invoice” section.
How do I organize the build-up of my stand?
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.
How can I book stand and catering services?
Contact our specialized departments so they can give you a quote tailored to your needs:
- Servifira. Stand services
- Gastrofira. Restaurant and catering services
What is the Green Exhibitor Award at Smart City Expo?
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.
When do assembly and dismantling take place? Does the assembly team need a special pass to access the venue?
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.
As an exhibitor, where can I consult all information regarding my participation?
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.
Fraud prevention
FIRA BARCELONA and its events do not offer lists, information and/or related data to its visitors. Find out more here.
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