Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona

In collaboration with partners

8:00–17:30

Nordic Edge at Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 🌍

We’re bringing a strong Nordic delegation to Barcelona, 2–6 November, for the world’s leading event on smart and sustainable cities. The Smart City Expo World Congress gathers decision-makers, innovators, and city leaders from across the globe — and we’re proud to showcase Nordic perspectives and solutions on this stage.

Together with our delegation, we’ll participate in exclusive networking arenas, strengthen international connections, and put Nordic innovation in the spotlight.

📍The Nordic Edge team is staying at the Hotel NIU, Barcelona
📅 2–6 November 2025

THE NORDIC EDGE PROGRAM

Please note that attendance at these events is by invitation only.

The Smart City Expo World Congress, 4 - 6 NOV
Read more: smartcityexpo.com

TUESDAY 4/11

Telcofy Morning Run

Join one of our new Cluster members, Telcofy, on a early morning run in Barcelona:

Date: Tuesday 4th November
Time: 07:00
Meetup point: Hotel Nui, Rambla del Raval, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Contact: Tom Henriksen, +47 91890064

Expo Visit

Expo VIP Tour (10: 00) (NB: Limitied spots)
Location: Fira de Barcelona

Meet the Cities (17:00 - 20:00)
Networking event hosted by Innovation Norway, Spain and Nordic Edge.

Location: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 630, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

This session aims to bring together Spanish and Nordic cities and municipalities to discuss urban challenges, along with a selection of Nordic companies presenting innovative solutions that address urban needs.

WEDNESDAY 5/11

Expo Visit
Location: Fira de Barcelona

Meet Up - Insights from Brussels (12:15-13:45)
Join us for an informal meet-up where we take a closer look at what’s happening in Brussels — and what upcoming EU initiatives mean for cities and companies working in the urban development space.

Representatives from the Stavanger Region European Office will share their insights.
Location: Amsterdam meeting room, Alexandre Hotel Fira Congress

Nordic Business & Investor Mixer (17:00 - 20:30)
Networking event hosted by LAIA Ventures and Nordic Edge.

This networking session aims to connect Nordic companies directly with investors, corporates, and potential partners who are actively scouting innovative solutions.

Delegation 'Decompression' Meet Up
Join us for a relaxed drink together after the day’s program — a great chance to continue the conversations and get to know fellow delegates in an informal setting.

We will meet at the Gangsta's Paradise cocktail bar between 21:00-21:30.

Location: Carrer d'Ocata, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona

THURSDAY 6/11

Expo Visit/Travel day
Thursday is the final day of the Expo, so it’s a great opportunity to explore the Expo at your own pace or prepare for travel.