Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 Barcelona: Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) is the world’s leading event for cities and urban innovation. Around 25,000 attendees, 1,000+ exhibitors and delegations from 800+ cities come to Fira Barcelona Gran Via (estimate). The 2026 edition runs from 3 to 5 November 2026 in Halls 2 and 3.
Mayors and city CIOs attend with delegations, which makes SCEWC a key event for govtech and urban-tech companies trying to reach public buyers.
Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Smart cities / govtech |
| Venue | Fira Barcelona Gran Via (Halls 2 and 3) |
| City and country | Barcelona, Spain |
| Next edition | 3–5 November 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Does it move? | No. Always Barcelona, annual. |
| Scale | ~25,000 attendees; ~1,000+ exhibitors; ~800+ cities (estimate) |
| Organiser | Fira de Barcelona |
| Typical ticket price | Visitor pass ~€150–200; Congress pass ~€700–900 (estimate); Government Pass by application |
| Event app / platform | Official app (digital badge + networking tool) |
| Website | smartcityexpo.com |
What SCEWC covers
- Govtech and digital public services
- Urban mobility and transport
- Energy, buildings and climate resilience
- Urban data, AI and digital twins
- Water, waste and urban infrastructure
It co-locates with related events such as Tomorrow.Mobility.
Where it takes place
Fira Barcelona Gran Via, every year. Fira de Barcelona also runs smaller Smart City Expo editions in other countries.
Who attends
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayors, city officials and city CIOs | Solutions and peers | Public buyers |
| Public-sector procurement | Tenders | Purchasing |
| Urban planners and architects | Planning tools | Influencers |
| Govtech and infrastructure vendors | Customers and partners | Ecosystem |
| Investors and multilateral organisations | Funding | Finance |
Sharing Cities Summit at Smart City Expo World Congress. Photo: Ajuntament de Barcelona, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Passes
Several pass types are available: a Visitor Pass for the expo, an upgrade to the Full Congress Pass, and a Government Pass by application. Early-bird and 25%-off promotions run until late September (approx. visitor €150–200, congress €700–900, estimate).
The official app
The official app holds your digital badge and the networking tool. City officials are in high demand and tend to filter requests carefully.
How to prospect SCEWC
- List exhibiting cities and regions and their published smart-city priorities.
- Identify CIOs, CDOs and mobility or sustainability heads.
- Use speakers as a target list. Many are city officials.
- Be patient. Public-sector cycles are long, so plan multi-touch follow-up.
- Coordinate with partners who already hold framework contracts.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Direct access to city governments worldwide | Long public-sector sales cycles |
| Strong govtech focus | Many vendors compete for officials’ time |
| Barcelona is easy to reach | Barcelona hotels in November |
Frequently asked questions
When is Smart City Expo World Congress 2026?
From 3 to 5 November 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via.
Is there a pass for government officials?
Yes. A Government Pass is available by application.
Who organises SCEWC?
Fira de Barcelona.
Can I get a Smart City Expo attendee list?
Attendee data is not exportable. An enriched list covers cities, speakers and vendors with decision-maker data.
Barcelona is soon
For an enriched SCEWC list, send me a request from the Prospector home page.
Related event guides
- ITS World Congress 2027 Birmingham: Guide & Attendee List
- MWC Barcelona 2027: Mobile World Congress Attendee List Guide
- Expo Real 2027 Munich: Real Estate Fair Guide & Attendee List
Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Esenabre, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Session at the Agora of Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.
- In-article image: Photo: Ajuntament de Barcelona, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Sharing Cities Summit at Smart City Expo World Congress.
