We are experiencing an unprecedented acceleration of urban change. The coming decade will be defined in cities: more people, greater pressure, increased investment, and a growing need for actionable solutions. Ideas are not lacking — what is missing is a stronger connection between key actors.
The challenge is not purely technological; rather, it is about connection, scale, and implementation. This is where Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the world’s biggest and most influential event for urban innovation, steps in—bringing together decision-makers, solutions, and partners shaping the future of cities.
The flagship SCEWC event is hosted annually in Barcelona at the same convention center as Mobile World Congress, with an expo that brings together 1,100+ exhibitors, 600+ speakers, and 27,000+ professionals from 138 countries and 1,000+ cities. In addition, eight countries host Smart City events tailored to the unique priorities and challenges of their respective regions.
For the telecom and data center sectors, SCEWC is critical. The market for smart city solutions is fragmented, yet cities require case studies, research and solutions ready to deploy, and companies need access and feedback from the community to implement them.
Smart City Expo Key Issues
The expo addresses the core issues of smart cities:
- Enabling Technologies
- Energy & Environment
- Mobility
- Governance & Economy
- Living & Inclusion
- Infrastructure & Building
Smart City Expo 2026. Manifesto: Urban Solutions. Real Impact.
Since 2011, SCEWC has been the ecosystem for action, not just a congress or expo. It is where governments, institutions, and companies converge to turn urban challenges into real collaboration and business opportunities, helping cities become better places to live by bringing them together and showcasing market-ready urban solutions. The 2026 manifesto challenges us to move beyond “what’s possible” to “how we make real impact,” delivering outcomes that directly impact residents’ quality of life.
Get your pass to Smart City Expo 2026 taking place November 3 – 5, 2026, in Barcelona to turn urban solutions into real impact.
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