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.

Industry Partners leading the way for the sector

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

2025 IN FIGURES

READY FOR OUR 14TH EDITION – ONE FOR THE RECORDS!

1000 +

ATTENDEES

500 +
EXHIBITORS
100 +
SPEAKERS
100 +
CITIES
50 +
COUNTRIES

Join the Infrastructure & Building Program at the Smart City Expo 2025

Key issues at the center of the debate

Design Tech

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All You Need to Know About the Infrastructure & Building Program

2025 CONGRESS

SPEAKERS ON STAGE

Some of the experts who will take the stage at SCEWC25.

Nikki Greenberg

Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Real Estate of the Future

Maria Buhigas

Chief Architect, Barcelona City Council

Dr Orna Rosenfeld

Housing and Urban Affairs Advisor

Carlo Ratti

Curator of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition

Laura Pallares

Head of Europe, World Green Building Council

Petra Hurtado

Chief Foresight and Knowledge Officer, American Planning Association

HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS

Delve into key issues with world-renowned opinion leaders.

07 NOV

10:30 - 11:45H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Design Tech

13:00 - 14:40H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Green Districts

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

15:00 - 16:25H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

PropTech
08 NOV

10:30 - 12:10H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Smart Buildings

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

12:45 - 14:00H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Liveable Cities

CO-CREATED SESSIONS

2025 EXPO

Some of the Infrastructure & Building organizations that will be exhibiting in this year’s Exhibition Area include:

  • AL-TANFIDH AL-ALI ORGANAZING EXHIBITIONS AND CONFERENCES
  • ARUP
  • BENTLEY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
  • BRIGHTCITY S.A.
  • CINNIA GROUP
  • DECODE (GEMMINIS)
  • ECTP
  • ENDRICH GMBH
  • IDOM
  • JACOBS
  • MB3 GESTION
  • MESHWORKS WIRELESS OY
  • ORBITS ENGINEERING FIRM
  • ORBITS ENGINEERING FIRM
  • POWERBIM DIGITALTWIN
  • SPIE NEDERLAND
  • TECHFRIENDLY
  • TEST JG
  • VORTEX AQUATIC STRUCTURES
  • VORTEX ESTRUCTURAS ACUATICAS
  • WOLKENVISION AG

PARTNERS

Leading organizations that shared their expertise at SCEWC23.

PARTNERS

Aramco logo
Axis Communications logo
Cisco logo
Dassault Systèmes logo
Honeywell logo
Microsoft logo
ROSHN logo
Smart Ports logo
AWS logo
CBRE Group, Inc. logo
Johnson Controls logo
MDEC logo
Paradox Engineering logo
PNY logo
Agenzia per la Coesione Territoriale European Union logos
RACC Mobility Club logo
SPIE logo
Sorigué logo
Sutherland logo
VISA logo

SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS

European Commission logo
Diputació de Barcelona logo
Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona logo
C40 Cities logo
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) logo
Euro Cities logos
IDB logo
Local Governments for Sustainability - ICLEI logo
United Cities and Local Governments logo
metropolis logo
World Bank Group logo

STRATEGIC ORGANIZATIONS

Asociación Latinoamericana de Metros y Subterráneos – ALAMYS logo
Asociación Colombiana de Ciudades Capitales logo
Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance – CNCA logo
Centro Iberoamericano de Desarrollo Estratégico Urbano logo
Cities Coalition for Digital Rights logo
Federación Argentina de Municipios logo
Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias - FEMP logo
FIA logo
Frente Nacional de Prefeitos logo
Global New Mobility Coalition logo
Mercociudades logo
NetZeroCities logo
Open & Agile Smart Cities - OASC logo
OSGP Alliance logo
RACC Mobility Club logo
RECI - Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes logo
Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) logo
Smart City Institute Japan logo
World e-Governments Organization of Cities and Local Governments - WeGO logo

COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS

Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Equipamiento Urbano y Parques Infantiles - AFAMOUR logo
Architecture 2030
Empresarial y Unión Patronal Metalúrgica de L´Hospitalet y Baix Llobregat - AEBALL logo
Associació Catalana de Facility Management - ACFM logo
Blox Hub logo
Build Up The European portal for energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings logo
Chartered Institute of Building – CIOB logo
Clúster Habitat Eficiente – AEICE logo
Col·legi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya- Architect’s Association of Catalonia – COAC logo
Consorcio Passivhaus logo
Fédération Nationale des Agences d’Urbanisme – FNAU logo
International Society of City and Regional Planners – ISOCARP logo
Implementation Working Group on Energy Efficiency in Buildings – IWG5 logo
Plataforma tecnológica Española de la Construcción – PTEC logo
SMARTECH Cluster logo
Women in BIM logo

2025 PARTICIPANTS

ATTENDEE PROFILES

Discover some of the Infrastructure & Building sector roles that will be present at the 2025 event.

  • 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 public sector representatives who will take part in SCEWC25.

Chief Town Planning Officer

Federal Capital Territory Authority, (FCTA) Abuja.

Nigeria

Deputy Director of the Department of Regional and Spatial Development

Office of the Marshal of the Pomorskie Voivodeship

Poland

Principal Secretary, Urban Development

Government of Himachal Pradesh

India

Head of Smart City Solutions

Eastern Province Municipality

Saudi Arabia

Director of Innovation for Future Roof Assets

City of Amsterdam

Netherlands

Deputy Director of the Service of Modern Monuments and Technical Projects of Attica, Eastern Central Greece, and the Cyclades

Ministry of Culture

Greece

Honorable Minister

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India

India

Director of Department of Real Estate

City of Koszalin

Poland

Director of Department of Architecture and Urban Planning

City of Koszalin

Poland

Chief Architect

Barcelona City Council

Spain

Vice Minister of Urban Planning and Habitat

City of Asuncion

Paraguay

Head of Smart Cities and Regions Division

Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building

Germany

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

A selection of the extensive program of 2025 Breakout Sessions related to this track. 

EXPLORE ALL SMART CITY EXPO TOPICS

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Enabling Technologies

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Energy & Environment

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Mobility

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Governance & Economy

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Living & Inclusion

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Blue Economy

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