SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS

the world's leading event on urban innovation

Held annually in Barcelona since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress helps cities and territories become better places to live in by bringing them together and approaching the latest market-ready urban solutions.

Meeting global challenges locally

The Smart City Expo is also a worldwide, ever-growing movement. Since 2013, the event has expanded from its home base in Barcelona to cities all around the world, with local editions adapted to the specific needs and interests of their host regions.

In 2025, we celebrated 10 spin-off events, building a powerful ecosystem of companies, governments, and strategic organizations driving real change.

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR 2026 SPIN-OFF EVENTS​

WHY JOIN SCEWC26

There's no other platform like this

Thousands of industry executives, changemakers, researchers, and government leaders have marked their calendars. They’re all converging at the Smart City Expo World Congress, taking place November 3-5 in Barcelona. 

Here are 3 powerful reasons you will regret missing:

  • It’s a massive gathering of professionals and decision-makers: Join 27,000+ attendees, 1,100+ exhibitors, and representatives from 900+ cities and 1358 countries.
  • It’s the world’s biggest debate on cities: Learn from a comprehensive lineup of 600 worldwide speakers sparking insights about the issues that matter.
  • It’s five events in one: Benefit from the co-celebration of highly targeted events, each fully focused on critical urban questions.

So, whether you’re looking for new partnerships, key talent, or valuable connections in the smart solutions sector, this is the right place to be.

Here, we’re not just discussing the future of cities – we’re creating it.

Ready to join us in Barcelona?

TAKE PART IN SCEWC26

Join 1,100+ companies and cities showcasing their market-leading innovations. Enjoy premier networking and get business done. 

Position your brand at the forefront of urban innovation with our partnership and sponsorship deals. Reach the right people and obtain real results.

We’re seeking city enthusiasts to get involved in SCEWC26. Discover our open calls and apply to those that align with your goals.

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14 - 15 APRIL 2026
West Palm Beach, USA
5th Edition
2 - 4 JUNE 2026

Puebla, Mexico
11th Edition

20 - 21 MAY 2026

Santiago del Estero, Argentina
5th Edition

23 - 25 JULY 2026

Santiago de Chile, Chile
4th Edition

25 - 27 MARCH 2026

Curitiba, Brazil
7th Edition

25 – 26 NOVEMBER 2026

Niterói, Brazil
3rd Edition

3 - 5 NOVEMBER 2026

Barcelona, Spain
15th Edition

22 - 26 SEPTEMBER 2026

Shanghai, China
2nd Edition

28-29 APRIL 2026

Doha, Qatar
5th Edition

30 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER 2026

Santiago de Cali, Colombia
1st Edition

TBC, 2026

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
1st Edition

 

PROJECT AWARDS

The different Project Awards consider successful implemented projects developed in a specific area

Enabling Technologies
Energy
& Environment
Mobility
Governance
& Economy
Living
& Inclusion
Safety
& Resilience
Infrastructure
& Building