ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT: Powering Sustainable Cities at Smart City Expo World Congress 2025
Building a greener, more resilient urban future
We can still discuss the two major prongs of climate action: adaptation and mitigation strategies. But they are both equally important and time sensitive as climate emergency poses significant threats to cities around the world. Nature-based solutions, regenerative-by-design models and digital tools to build resilience, alongside the urgent need for sustainable funding models, are necessary to avoid adverse consequences. What do cities need to keep up with the latest developments and be able to act responsibly?
Explore solutions for energy transition, climate resilience and zero-emission goals
Learn from global pioneers in clean-tech, smart grids and environmental governance
Access premier networks for sustainable city development partnerships
Industry Partners leading the way for the sector
What You’ll Learn About Energy & Environment
Renewable energy systems and energy communities
Smart grids, flexibility and demand-side innovation
Carbon neutrality and circular economy strategies
Climate adaptation, nature-based solutions and green infrastructure
Environmental data, monitoring and citizen engagement
2025 IN FIGURES
READY FOR OUR 14TH EDITION – ONE FOR THE RECORDS!
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EXHIBITORS
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SPEAKERS
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CITIES
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COUNTRIES
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KEY ISSUES AT THE CENTER OF THE DEBATE
Climate Action
Climate Action
Five years remain to achieve the Paris Agreement goals—what progress has been made, and what still needs to be done?
Following the global stocktake at COP29, how are cities planning mid- and long-term strategies to advance climate action?
Key topics: Climate Crisis, Climate Finance, Global Governance, Mitigation
Five years remain to achieve the Paris Agreement goals—what progress has been made, and what still needs to be done?
Following the global stocktake at COP29, how are cities planning mid- and long-term strategies to advance climate action?
Key topics: Climate Crisis, Climate Finance, Global Governance, Mitigation
Adaptation and Resilience
Adaptation and Resilience
What strategies are cities implementing to adapt to climate change?
Are cities prioritizing green solutions when mitigating climate change effects or restoring urban environments after a natural catastrophe?
Key topics: Climate Adaptation, Climate Finance, Disaster Risk Management, Emergency Response, Nature-Based Solutions, Urban Resilience
What strategies are cities implementing to adapt to climate change?
Are cities prioritizing green solutions when mitigating climate change effects or restoring urban environments after a natural catastrophe?
Key topics: Climate Adaptation, Climate Finance, Disaster Risk Management, Emergency Response, Nature-Based Solutions, Urban Resilience
Clean Energy Revolution
Clean Energy Revolution
What role do new energy models play in shaping the urban fabric and dynamics of cities as they strive toward decarbonization?
What alternative energy sources are real clean solutions for the increasing power demand?
Key topics: Decarbonisation, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Smart Grids, Decentralized Energy Models, Hydrogen, Renewables, Energy Management Systems
What role do new energy models play in shaping the urban fabric and dynamics of cities as they strive toward decarbonization?
What alternative energy sources are real clean solutions for the increasing power demand?
Key topics: Decarbonisation, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Smart Grids, Decentralized Energy Models, Hydrogen, Renewables, Energy Management Systems
City Services Management
City Services Management
What innovative strategies and technologies are being implemented to reduce waste and promote circularity in urban resource management?
Key topics: Water Management, Waste Management, Electricity, Urban Food Systems, Natural Resources, Urban Services, Circularity
What innovative strategies and technologies are being implemented to reduce waste and promote circularity in urban resource management?
Key topics: Water Management, Waste Management, Electricity, Urban Food Systems, Natural Resources, Urban Services, Circularity
Green Cities
Green Cities
How do green spaces in cities contribute to improving the quality of life, enhance biodiversity, and fostering community engagement and physical well-being?
Key topics: Smart lighting, Environmental Monitoring, Biodiversity & Urban Ecosystem Balance, Green Spaces, Sustainable Built Environment
How do green spaces in cities contribute to improving the quality of life, enhance biodiversity, and fostering community engagement and physical well-being?
Key topics: Smart lighting, Environmental Monitoring, Biodiversity & Urban Ecosystem Balance, Green Spaces, Sustainable Built Environment
Eco-Innovation
Eco-Innovation
How are cities leveraging green entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices to drive technological innovation in the fight against the climate crisis?
Key topics: Climate Tech, Green entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Environmental Design, Cleantech
How are cities leveraging green entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices to drive technological innovation in the fight against the climate crisis?
Key topics: Climate Tech, Green entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Environmental Design, Cleantech
All You Need to Know About the Energy & Environment Program
2025 CONGRESS
SPEAKERS ON STAGE
Some of the experts who will take the stage at SCEWC25.
Patrick Child
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Deputy Director General, Environment, European Commission
Isabelle Anguelovski
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Director, Barcelona Lab for Urban Environmental Justice and Sustainability
Yolanda Fernández Montes
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Deputy to the Chair, Spanish Committee of the World Energy Council
Gerard Wolf
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Special Advisor to the Minister for Sustainable Cities, French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Sacha Stolp
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Director of Innovation for Future Roof Assets, City of Amsterdam
Pier Roberto Remitti
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Co-Director, Global Covenant of Mayors
HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS
Delve into key issues with world-renowned opinion leaders
07 NOV
10:30 - 11:00H
AUDITORIUM
Bottom Up or Top Down? Policies and Partnerships Driving the Urban Low-Carbon Transition
08 NOV
09 NOV
CO-CREATED SESSIONS
2025 EXPO
Some of the Energy & Environment organizations that will be exhibiting in this year’s Exhibition Area include:
- AQUIION
- ATP ILUMINACION
- BENITO URBAN
- BETTAIR
- CACTUS
- CESVA
- COMET
- CTRL4 ENVIRO
- DALI ALLIANCE
- DECENTLAB
- DNOTA
- EARTHSENSE
- EKIONA
- E-LITE
- FACTORENERGIA
- FCC ENVIRO
- FINDSPO
- FLASHNET
- GEMMLAB
- GLORY SUN INTERNATIONAL LTD.
- GREENYNG
- GUANGZHOU PAVILION
- HUNTER INDUSTRIES
- ICLEI
- IREC
- KUNAK
- LEDISSON LIGHTING
- LIGHTMOBIE
- LOBELIA EARTH
- LUSETY
- MEGA SISTEMAS
- MICA ECO
- MINEBEAMITSUMI – PARADOX ENGINEERING
- MR FILL
- OASC
- PROINBAL
- REVETEC
- RUMITECH
- SALVI LIGHTING
- SCHRÉDER
- SHAANXI PAVILION
- SMART CITY CLUSTER
- SMART PORTS-PIERS OF THE FUTURE
- SMART SENSE
- STARIA TECHNOLOGIES
- STERNA INNOVATION
- STRYGOO
- TAIGA
- TELEKONTA LIGHTING
- TERRAGO
- TVILIGHT
- UBIWHERE
- URBACT
- URBASER
- URBIOLED
- VEOLIA
- VILASECA CONSULTORS SLP
- ZERTIPOWER
- ZHAGA CONSORTIUM
2025 PARTICIPANTS
ATTENDEE PROFILES
Discover some of the Energy & Environment sector roles that will be present at the 2025 edition.
- Architect
- Chief Resilience Officer
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- City Manager
- Director of Cleantech Strategy
- Director of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Director of Energy and Utilities
- Director of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Director of Sustainable Development
- Director of Waste Management
- Director of Water and Watewater Treatment
- Engineer
- Head of Circular Economy
- Head of Urban Services
- Project Manager
- Urban Planner
PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES
A selection of public sector representatives who will take part in SCEWC25.
Head of Strategy, Innovation, and Research
City of Copenhagen
Denmark
Deputy Director - Climate Office
City of Münster
Germany
CEO
Climate Dividends
France
Digital Program Manager
Bordeaux Metropolitan Area
France
Head of Smart City Strategy
City of Wolfsburg – Municipal Utilities
Germany
Directorate-General for Environment
European Commission
Belgium
Director-General for Energy
European Commission
Belgium
Vice President
Environment Society of Oman
Oman
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
A selection of the extensive program of 2024 Breakout Sessions related to this track.
Making energy communities successful in metropolitan areas
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Strong Commitments: How European Cities Accelerate their Climate Transition
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GCoM and Partners: Business to Cities Matchmaking and Climate Finance
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KNOWLEDGE PILLS
Beyond the event, our digital platform shares the latest content relating to what’s going on in the Energy & Environment sectors all year round
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