2026 Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona
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Join Nordic Edge and partners in Barcelona for Smart City Expo World Congress, 2 - 5 November, 2026.
In collaboration with Nordic and international partners, we are creating a curated programme in alignment to the Expo. The goal. is to connects companies and partners with relevant people and networks across markets and sectors – providing an arena for first handshakes that can grow into new business opportunities and partnerships.
Want to make the most of your week in Barcelona? Let´s connect!
📍 Our basecamp: TBA
📅 2–5 November 2026
💶 Participation fee: TBA
Read more: smartcityexpo.com
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 with
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AI and digitalisation
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energy and climate
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circularity, mobility
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housing and buildings
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urban infrastructure
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the blue economy
Read more: smartcityexpo.com
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
▪️ SMART PORTS & BLUE ECONOMY | Daytime
In collaboartion with Innovation Norway, Spain, we are exploring a dedicated session connecting Norwegian and Spanish actors around the future of port infrastructure, green transition and new market opportunities. The session will be in alignment with Smart Ports / Tomorrow Blue Economy World Congress on November 2 and will be confirmed subject to sufficient company interest.
🍽️ 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.
Tuesday, November 3
▪️ VIP Tour at the Expo
🍸 Nordic Business Mixer
A curated, high level networking event. Limited seats/By invitation only.
Wednesday, November 4
▪️ Expo-visit
▪️ Circular Cities
(Time/Venue TBA)
Learning exchange · Green transition · EU funding · Public-private collaboration
🍽️ Dinner Meet-Up | Evening
Join us for an informal dinner after the day's programme.
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.