Infrastructure & Building: Designing the Future at Smart City Expo World Congress 2025
Reimagining the urban landscape to revolutionize city life
The construction industry is experiencing a transformative change, marked by resilience, adaptation, and significant developments. Advancing technology integration for productivity and safety, considering workforce development, sustainability and green building practices, is paving the way for innovation in 2025.
How can cities balance disruptive technologies -encompassing ConTech and PropTech– with human intelligence for better buildings and the greater good of society?
Discover cutting-edge solutions for smarter, greener buildings and resilient cities
Learn from experts shaping the future of construction, energy and urban development
Access premier networking to gain valuable connections and partnerships
The Event Leading to Sustainable Urban Growth
Tomorrow.Building is a global initiative empowering the green and digital transition of buildings and urban infrastructures.
Our mission is to catalyse positive change in the way we plan, construct, renovate and operate buildings and urban infrastructures. We accelerate a shift in the built environment towards a circular and digitalized model that ensures efficiency, resilience and net zero cities.
What You’ll Learn About Infrastructure & Building
Net-zero buildings and circular construction
Smart grids and integrated energy systems
Digital twins and real-time infrastructure management
Urban regeneration, planning and public space innovation
Climate adaptation and resilience strategies
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ATTENDEES
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Industry Partners leading the way for the sector:
Key issues at the center of the debate
Design Tech
In what ways is technology driving innovation in urban design practices?
How are digital tools shaping the design process for buildings, infrastructures, and cities?
Key topics: AI, Digital Tools, Virtual Reality, Immersive Technologies
Digital Building Innovation
How have digital tools improved construction accuracy and reduced costs?
What challenges and best practices shape successful digital transformation in the industry?
Key topics: AI, Building Simulation, BIM, Innovative Construction, Digital Twins
City Infrastructures
How can innovation in large-scale infrastructures ensure adaptability to evolving urban needs?
What cutting-edge technologies and design strategies can enhance the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of major city infrastructures?
Key topics: Resilient Infrastructures, Community Facilities, Hospitals, Urban Innovation
Resilient City Planning
How can cities integrate climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and smart infrastructure for long-term resilience?
What role do technology and community engagement play in sustainable urban growth?
Key topics: Adaptive Architecture, Climate Adaptation, Urban Strategies
Decarbonized Building
How is the building sector aligning its practices with the sustainability initiatives of cities?
In what ways can the built environment play a role in mitigating climate change?
Key topics: Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Climate Change Mitigation, Zero Emission Buildings
Retrofitting The Urban Fabric
What are the key strategies for retrofitting existing buildings and infrastructure for energy efficiency, sustainability, and technological advancement?
How can cities preserve cultural heritage within this framework?
Key topics: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Integration, Refurbishing, Heritage, Cultural Patrimony
Housing
How can policymakers, urban planners, and tech innovators collaborate to create scalable, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions for growing cities?
What technologies and strategies show the most promise in tackling the housing crisis?
Key topics: Innovative Housing Models, Modular Living, Regulatory Innovation, Public-Private Partnerships, Smart Housing Solutions
PropTech
How are recent technological advancements transforming the real estate industry, from development to investment and property management?
What emerging trends and innovations are redefining property management, utilization, and the future of real estate?
Key topics: Real Estate, Property Management, Facility Management
2024 CONGRESS
SPEAKERS ON STAGE
Some of the experts who took to the stage at SCEWC24.
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Director of Innovation for Future Roof Assets, City of Amsterdam
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Senior Advisor, Henrik F. Obel Foundation
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Research & Development Team, Gehl
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Founder
and Partner, Melike Altinisik Architects
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Engineer
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Founder and Executive Director, CP Planning
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Professor in Urban Studies, University of Cape Town and University of Basel
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Director, Munich Department of Public Works
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HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS
Delve into key issues with world-renowned opinion leaders.
07 NOV
13:45 - 14:15H
AUDITORIUM
Keynote interview with Airbnb Co-Founder Nathan Blecharczyk
14:15 - 15:00H
AUDITORIUM
Shifting how we Plan, Build and Renovate Urban Infrastructure
08 NOV
13:15 - 13:30H
AUDITORIUM
Technology to transform the everyday: Creating future-proof infrastructure
13:45 - 15:25H
TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM
Decarbon Infrastructure
09 NOV
10:45 - 12:10H
TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM
Urban Strategies & Management
CO-CREATED SESSIONS
2024 EXPO
– ARCELORMITTAL SHEET PILING
– ASYMMETRICA SRL
– BENTLEY SYSTEMS
– BIOO
– CINNIA TECH SL
– DIGITAL TWIN TECHNOLOGY
– ENSO CO-LIVING
– HAIL CITY
– HUSENSE
– INFRARED CITY GMBH
– ITEC
– JACOBS
– KUUBE
– LOKIT
– MEDIA FACADE
– MICROBASE
– NEW MURABBA
– NOUMENA DATA
– ORBITS ENGINEERING FIRM
– POWERBIM
– QOOB
– ROSHN GROUP
– SAFE AI
– SENSOWORKS
– SIGNIFY
– SMART CITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
– SORIGUÉ
– SPIE NEDERLAND
– STARIA
– SURVIOT MONITORING LTD.
– SUSTAINABLE DELIVERY COMMUNITIES
– SUSTEIN MATERIAL
– UXENE SMART CITY
– VDL
– VORTEX AQUATIC STRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL
– ZURICH SOFT ROBOTICS GMBH
PARTNERS
Leading organizations that shared their expertise at SCEWC23.
PARTNERS
SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS
STRATEGIC ORGANIZATIONS
COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS
2024 PARTICIPANTS
ATTENDEE PROFILES
- Architect
- Chief Building Official
- Chief of Housing and Urban Development
- City Manager
- Director of Planning and Strategic Infrastructure
- Director of Urban Planning
- Director of Urban Planning and Development
- Director of Sustainable Construction
- Head of Construction and Infrastructure
- Head of Land Strategy and Urbanism
- Urban Planner
PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES
A selection of the public sector representatives who took part in SCEWC24.
Director of Public Space
City of Barcelona
Spain
Secretary of Habitat
City of Bogota
Colombia
Head of Urban Development Office
City of Kecskemet
Hungary
Infrastructure Director
City of Makkah
Saudi Arabia
Head of Urban Planning
City of Medan
Indonesia
Joint Secretary
City of New Delhi
India
Deputy Mayor of Urban and Regional Strategic Planning; Private Building; Sustainable mobility and connected infrastructure; Creative city and sustainability of public space and living
City of Palermo
Italy
Head of Housing and Environment Comittee
City of Riga
Latvia
Director General of Urban Policy
Sejong
South Korea
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
A selection of the extensive program of 2024 Breakout Sessions related to this track.
Green infrastructures, key in business action for more sustainable cities
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Five Circular Economy Deep Dives into System Challenges in the Built Environment
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5CC+ An International Cooperation for Developing Digital Twins
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Paris Region: Designing Smart and Sustainable Cities
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KNOWLEDGE PILLS
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