2026 Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona

Join Nordic Edge and partners at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona

Nordic Edge is bringing a delegation to the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. November 2 - 5, 2026.

In collaboration with Nordic and international partners, we are creating a programme that connects companies with relevant people and networks across markets and sectors – providing an arena for first handshakes that can grow into new business opportunities and partnerships.

📍Our basecamp: TBA
📅 1 – 5 November 2026

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Please note: The programme is still a subject to change.

Smart City Expo World Congress, 2–5 November

Read more: smartcityexpo.com

Monday, November 2

🍸 Norwegian Reception | Evening

Networking event hosted by Team Norway (the Norwegian Embassy and Innovation Norway Spain), in collaboration with Nordic Edge

The reception brings the wider Norwegian network together to kick off the week and set the stage for the days ahead. Venue TBA.

Tuesday, November 3

▪️ Expo-visit | Daytime

🍸 Nordic Business Mixer

A curated, high level networking event at Norrsken House. Limited seats/By invitation only.

Wednesday, November 4

▪️ Expo-visit | Daytime

🍽️ Dinner Meet-Up | Evening

Join us for an informal dinner after the day's programme — a great opportunity to get to know fellow delegates in an informal setting.

Please note: Dinner is at each participant's own expense. Venue TBA.

Thursday, November 5

▪️Expo/Travel day

Thursday marks the final day of the Expo, offering the opportunity to explore the event at your own pace or prepare for your journey home.

Why attend Smart City Expo World Congress?

Smart City Expo World Congress is one of the world’s leading meeting places for cities and urban innovation, bringing together 27,000+ participants, 1,100+ exhibitors and 600+ speakers from across the public and private sectors.

Under the 2026 theme Urban Solutions, Real Impact, the focus is increasingly on moving from ambition to implementation – and on the technologies, partnerships, business models and financing needed to make that happen.

The Expo is particularly relevant for companies, cities and organisations working within AI and digitalisation, energy and climate, circularity, mobility, housing and buildings, urban infrastructure and the blue economy.

For participants in the delegations, Barcelona is an opportunity to:

LEARN – Discover international trends, technologies and new approaches to urban transformation.

CONNECT – Meet cities, companies, investors, EU networks and potential partners from across Europe and beyond.

EXPLORE MARKETS – Understand where Nordic solutions can solve real needs and connect with potential customers and partners in new markets.

BUILD – Identify opportunities for new projects, pilots, partnerships and international collaboration.

More details will be announced as the programme develops.