🏙️ There are events that don't just look to the future: they build it. And in Barcelona, the Smart City Expo World Congress is one of them.
Every year, the city becomes the global epicentre of urban innovation, bringing together the brightest minds to debate the future of cities.
🚀 The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) is the leading international event on smart cities and sustainable urban solutions.
In its 2026 edition, under the motto "Urban Solutions, Real Impact", the congress will bring together 1,000 cities, 25,000 attendees, 1,000 exhibitors and 600 speakers from around the world.
It is the place where major tech companies, local governments and urban planning experts meet to share strategies and solutions that are transforming the future of our cities.
📅 When is the Smart City Expo World Congress?
The Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 will take place from 3 to 5 November 2026 at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona.
Three days of conferences, exhibitions and networking that will turn Barcelona into the global laboratory of urban innovation.
📍 Where is the Smart City Expo World Congress located?
The Smart City Expo World Congress is held at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona, one of the largest exhibition spaces in Europe. It hosts major congresses such as the Mobile World Congress, ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) or Alimentaria (Food Fair)
It is located in the district of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, just 15 minutes by metro from Plaça Catalunya (line L8 or L9).
From our Luxury Apartments in Barcelona, located on Passeig de Gràcia or in the Eixample, you can comfortably reach the venue by private taxi or public transport.
📜 History of the Smart City Expo World Congress
The Smart City Expo World Congress was born in 2011 with the ambition of creating a space for global dialogue on the future of cities.
Since then, it has continued to grow, establishing itself as the reference event for public administrations, companies and experts in urban planning, technology and sustainability.
In 2026, the congress reaches its 15th edition with a focus on the most urgent urban challenges, with a special focus on housing.
🏛️ The thematic axes of the Smart City Expo 2026
The programme of the Smart City Expo 2026 will be structured around seven thematic axes that address the main challenges of the cities of the future:
- Enabling Technologies: AI, digitalisation and robotics applied to the city.
- Energy and Environment: Sustainability, green energy and circular economy.
- Mobility: Smart transport, autonomous vehicles and sustainable mobility.
- Governance and Economy: Digital administration, citizen participation and economic development.
- Life and Inclusion: Affordable housing, social equity and quality of life.
- Infrastructure and Building: Sustainable construction, urban renewal and smart buildings.
- Blue Economy: Innovative solutions for marine and coastal ecosystems.
🌟 What the Smart City Expo represents for Barcelona and The Sun Places
The Smart City Expo World Congress is the symbol of the Barcelona of the future: an innovative, sustainable and open city.
It is the place where the solutions that will transform our cities in the coming years are debated, and where Barcelona is consolidated as the world capital of urban innovation.
For The Sun Places, discovering the Smart City Expo is a natural extension of our philosophy of offering authentic luxury experiences.
That is why our Luxury Apartments in Barcelona are located in the most central areas, just a few minutes from the exhibition centre.
Moreover, the congress is connected to other great attractions of the city that we have explored in other articles: Passeig de Gràcia, the Sagrada Familia, La Boqueria Market and the Vermouth Route of Barri de Gràcia.
All of this makes Barcelona a unique destination in the world, and the Smart City Expo is one of its most prestigious events.
🏙️ The perfect plan with The Sun Places for the Smart City Expo
Monday 3 November: Arrival and first contact with the congress
- In the morning, go to the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona for the opening of the Smart City Expo
- In the afternoon, attend the plenary conferences and visit the exhibitor area, where companies such as Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA or Dell present their latest innovations
Tuesday 4 November: Immersion in innovation
- In the morning, visit La Sagrada Familia to connect with Gaudí's genius before immersing yourself in the innovation of the future
- At midday, return to the Smart City Expo to attend the sessions on affordable housing and sustainable infrastructure
- In the evening, take part in the congress's networking dinner, where you can connect with industry leaders
Wednesday 5 November: Farewell and reflection
- Sleep in. In the morning, attend the closing ceremony of the Smart City Expo and discover the conclusions of the 2026 edition
- In the evening, dine at La Boqueria Market to taste quality local produce before returning
✨ Ready to experience the Smart City Expo with The Sun Places?
📞 Contact us and let us organise your getaway to the future. We offer you luxury apartments in the best locations, private transfers to the exhibition centre and personalised recommendations to make the most of the congress.
CEO's word: At The Sun Places we have seen how technology transforms the world, but the Smart City Expo is where the future is truly designed. The first time I attended, I was fascinated by the number of innovative solutions that are changing our cities. From sustainable mobility to artificial intelligence applied to urban management, it's all there. And Barcelona is the perfect setting for this debate. I encourage you, if you are interested in the future, not to miss it. Because at the Smart City Expo they don't just talk about the future: they build it.
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