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Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025 is the world's leading event on urban innovation and smart cities, held annually in Barcelona. Organised by Fira de Barcelona, one of Europe's most prominent trade fair organisations, the 2025 edition takes place from 4–6 November 2025 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via and brings together city leaders, technologists, researchers, and entrepreneurs from over 140 countries to explore solutions for more liveable, sustainable, and economically vibrant cities.
SCEWC has established itself as the premier global platform where the smart city community convenes to showcase breakthrough technologies, debate urban policy, and build cross-sector partnerships. The event features a large-scale exhibition with over 1,000 exhibitors, a congress programme with keynote addresses and panel discussions from world-renowned speakers, and an extensive programme of side events, workshops, and networking activities.
The 2025 edition covers a comprehensive range of themes, including digital transformation and urban governance, sustainable energy and circular economy strategies, urban mobility and intelligent logistics, inclusive and affordable city models, data-driven city management and urban analytics, and climate adaptation and urban resilience. Dedicated programmes for start-ups, innovation awards, and city-to-city collaboration initiatives ensure that participants at every level find relevant content and opportunities.
This congress is indispensable for municipal leaders, urban planners, smart city professionals, technology providers, and researchers seeking to stay at the forefront of urban innovation. Barcelona's globally recognised leadership in smart city development and its exceptional events infrastructure make it the ideal host. SCEWC remains the definitive annual gathering for the international smart city community, shaping the future of urban life across the globe.