SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS 2026

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Experience the world's biggest hotspot of urban innovation

Whether you want to discover the next steps from the most innovative cities or show the world what you’re working on, SCEWC26 is the must-attend event to help you move forward.

If you work in a government department and would like to mix with thousands of city-changers at Smart City Expo, you can apply for a complimentary pass to attend SCEWC26 (subject to validation by the Organization). 

Plus, you can get a more tailored experience with our VIP guided tours available for public sector delegations (5 pax minimum). If you’re interested in taking a tour, please feel free to get in touch.

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THERE'S NO OTHER PLATFORM LIKE THIS

Why attend Smart City Expo World 2026 in Barcelona

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Visit a buzzing expo with over 1,100 exhibitors

Visit our two-hall venue filled with exhibitors of all sizes and 27,000+ profesional visitors from 138 countries. A dynamic hub of urban solutions and networking opportunities.

Plus, hundreds of city & government pavilions from all five continents, showcasing their initiatives.

CITY & COUNTRY PAVILIONS
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Explore the event & engage with top urban players

Bring your government team and enjoy a tailored experience designed to help you make the most of the event. 

VIP guided tours are available for public sector delegations (minimum 5 participants). If you’re interested in joining a tour, get in touch — we’d be delighted to assist!

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Learn from our 3-day world-class congress

Join the congress featuring a top-tier lineup of nearly 600 speakers from both public and private sector.

Gain fresh insights and actionable inspiration on the most pressing issues shaping the global urban landscape, and dive deep into the most game-changing projects.

CONGRESS OVERVIEW
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Join the World Smart City Awards Ceremony

The prestigious World Smart City Awards honor groundbreaking projects and urban strategies that make a real difference in residents’ lives.

The gala and afterparty offer an excellent opportunity to connect with city officials, innovators, and corporate leaders.

SEE 2025 WINNERS & FINALISTS

Key Figures for an epic edition

Along with its co-located events Tomorrow.Mobility, Tomorrow.Building and Tomorrow.Blue Economy, this edition brought together more than 27,000 attendees from 138 cities.

Attendees
100
Exhibitors
100
Sessions
50
Speakers
50
Cities
80
Countries
10

Who can you expect at Smart City Expo?

Explore a selection of government leaders and high‑level representatives who joined us at last year’s edition.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

What SCEWC means for Govs

"The ability to represent not just North Texas at SCEWC, but the United States as a whole, creates incredible opportunities to partner with international peers and connect with innovative companies whose solutions can help drive our region’s economic growth and vibrancy."
The North Texas Innovation Alliance
“SCEWC is the world stage for the edge of innovation in the context of smart cities. My advice to local authorities, industry, academia: this is the place to be.”
Miguel de Castro NetoUrban Analytics Lab Coordinator, NOVA Cidade Portugal
"In SCEWC we act as a bridge from problem definition to solving, connecting us with global partners. Here, we turn the conversation into real projects."
ManGi KimPresident of Seoul AI Foundation
"This is a very good platform to share best practices all over the world, regardless of whether they are from Global North or Global South, because we are all facing the same challenges."
Maimunah Mohd SharifFormer Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“At Smart City Expo, we get the chance to meet other cities and learn from them. They visit our booth, and we have an amazing experience sharing knowledge with them."
Mohammed Dhaifallah BinhijnaHead of Smart Cities, Eastern Province Municipality
“The Smart City Expo World Congress is the largest smart city event in the world. It’s a source of information and knowledge we can integrate to come up with novel solutions in Japan.”
Tag NamunoExecutive Managing Director, Smart City Institute Japan

MOVING CITIES TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE

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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