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
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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.
2025 Industry Partners Leading the Way in the Sector
Highlights from Infrastructure & Building Discussions at SCEWC25
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
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ATTENDEES
CITIES
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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
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2025 CONGRESS
SPEAKERS ON STAGE
Some of the experts who took the stage at SCEWC25 include:
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Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Real Estate of the Future
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Chief Architect, Barcelona City Council
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Housing and Urban Affairs Advisor
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Curator of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition
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Head of Europe, World Green Building Council
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Chief Foresight and Knowledge Officer, American Planning Association
2025 EXPO
Some of the Infrastructure & Building organizations that exhibited in the 2025 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
2025 PARTICIPANTS
ATTENDEE PROFILES
Discover some of the Infrastructure & Building sector roles that were present at the 2025 edition.
- 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 took part in SCEWC25.
Chief Architect
Barcelona City Council
Spain
Chief Economist for Infrastructure Policy, Policy Bureau
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
Japan
Deputy Director of the Service of Modern Monuments and Technical Projects of Attica, Eastern Central Greece, and the Cyclades
Ministry of Culture
Greece
Head of Smart City Solutions
Eastern Province Municipality
Saudi Arabia
Deputy City Manager for Public Works
Greater Amman Municipality
Jordan
Head of Department of Urban Development
City of Hamburg
Germany
Councillor and Member of the Public Works and Infrastructure Commission
City Hall of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Director of Planning for Development
Municipality of Portoviejo Canton
Ecuador
Executive Director, Infrastructure Development and Public Works
Municipality of Galați
Romania
Secretary for Planning and Infrastructure
City of Paraná
Argentina
Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning
City of Bologna
Italy
Director of Department of Architecture and Urban Planning
City of Koszalin
Poland
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
A selection from the extensive program of Breakout Sessions related to this track that took place at SCEWC25.
Unlocking Construction Innovation in Europe: The Metabuilding Ecosystem
From Zoning to Shaping: the Next Generation of City-Building Rules
Future-Proofing Cities: Innovations in Sustainable Infrastructure and Buildings
Rethinking Paris: Maximizing Use, Embracing Efficiency, and Building Resilience
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