Observed Signal · Sep 8, 2026 · Event Announcement · Source: PR Newswire: Advertising & Marketing · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Smart City Expo 2026 Showcases Urban Solutions with Real Impact
The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2026, organized by Fira de Barcelona, will take place from November 3-5, 2026 in Barcelona. The event expects 1,000 cities, over 25,000 visitors, more than 1,000 exhibitors, and 600 speakers. This year's theme is "Urban Solutions, Real Impact," with a special focus on housing. The congress program covers seven areas: Enabling Technologies, Energy & Environment, Mobility, Governance & Economy, Living & Inclusion, Infrastructure & Building, and Blue Economy. Key speakers include Nikolas Badminton, Ayumi Moore Aoki (Women in Tech Global), Bibiana Aido (UN Women), Bilel Jamoussi (ITU), and Chiara Corazza (Women's Economic Forum). The event will debut HOWS Barcelona, a global housing summit. Exhibitors include Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, and Deutsche Telekom IoT.
Relevant as a major industry event for urban tech and smart city solutions, but not directly impacting AdTech/MarTech operations or strategies.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- SCEWC 2026 will be held in Barcelona from November 3-5, 2026.
- Expected attendance: 1,000 cities, 25,000 visitors, 1,000 exhibitors, 600 speakers.
- The event features the first 'HOWS Barcelona' housing summit.
- Exhibitors include Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, and Deutsche Telekom IoT.
- Nikolas Badminton and Ayumi Moore Aoki are among the featured speakers.
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