Smart City Expo World Congress
The world's most influential event for cities and urban innovation.
- Nov 3–5, 2026
- Barcelona, Spain
- In-person
About
Smart City Expo World Congress is the global meeting point for urban innovation. Held at Fira de Barcelona since 2011, it combines a congress, a startup-heavy Innovation Playground and an expo, drawing city governments, urban-tech companies and researchers from well over a hundred countries to work on mobility, sustainability and the future of city life.
Who it's for: City governments, urban-tech companies, investors and researchers
Organized by Fira de Barcelona
- Expected attendees
- 27,000+
- Companies & governments
- 1,100+
- Expected speakers
- 600+
- Exhibitors
- 1,190+
Speakers
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Nikolas Badminton
Chief Futurist
Independent
Speaker - SK
Sophia Kianni
Co-Founder
Phia
Speaker - TR
Teresa Riesgo
Secretary General for Innovation
Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities
Speaker - YA
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr
Mayor
City of Freetown
Speaker - BA
Bibiana Aido
Regional Director for the Americas and the Caribbean
UN Women
Speaker - BJ
Bilel Jamoussi
Deputy Director
ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau
Speaker - CC
Chiara Corazza
President
Women Economic Forum
Speaker - AM
Ayumi Moore Aoki
Founder & CEO
Women in Tech Global
Speaker
Sponsors
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Venue
FAQ
What is Smart City Expo World Congress?
A three-day congress and expo built to empower cities and collectivize urban innovation.
Where does it take place?
The event runs at Fira Barcelona - Gran Via.
What does the Visitor Pass include?
Access to the exhibition, open-stage programs, side events, and the World Smart City Awards.
Are discounts available?
Students get 50% off, and groups of six or more get 25% off, from October 1 through November 5.
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