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Smart Country Convention 2026 (SCCON26) is Germany's leading event for the digital state and public services, taking place at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from 13 to 15 October 2026. Organised by Messe Berlin, the three-day event combines a congress, exposition, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on digital transformation in public administration and urban governance.
The programme features expert-led keynotes, inspiring panels, and proven best practices from across Germany and Europe. Topics cover digital public services, smart city technology implementation, AI in government, data-driven urban planning, digital infrastructure, e-government, and the modernisation of public administration at local, regional, and national levels.
Smart Country Convention attracts a diverse audience of public sector decision-makers, municipal leaders, technology providers, digital governance experts, and urban innovation practitioners. The expo floor showcases market-ready solutions for digitising government operations and improving public service delivery, with over 500 exhibitors typically participating.
The event is particularly relevant for German-speaking smart city practitioners and public sector professionals, as it directly addresses the regulatory, organisational, and technical challenges of implementing digital solutions within Germany's federal governance structure. However, international speakers and case studies provide broader European and global perspectives.
Previous editions have featured renowned speakers from politics, science, the digital economy, and administration, discussing sustainable technologies and approaches for public services, urban planning, and digital governance. SCCON has established itself as the essential annual gathering point for anyone working at the intersection of technology and government in the German-speaking world.