Smart City Events in 2025

OASC Conference 2025: Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Communities?

• Tampere (Finland), 22-23 January 2025

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The OASC “Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Communities” Conference, organized in collaboration with the City of Tampere, will take place from January 22-23, 2025, in Tampere, Finland. This conference will explore the pivotal role of AI in addressing the challenges faced by cities and communities, focusing on how AI can foster smarter, more sustainable, and resilient local and regional environments.

As Tampere becomes the new deputy coordinator of the OASC Council of Cities, the event will highlight the city’s current AI developments. Thought leaders and innovators will gather to collaborate on advancing cutting-edge solutions for local and regional digital transformation. Discussions will center on how regional and local authorities can work with technology companies, research institutions, citizens, and key stakeholders to promote the ethical use of AI and emerging technologies.

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ConsulCon 2025

• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), 4-6 February 2025

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The Consul Democracy Foundation, in collaboration with the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, is hosting ConsulCon 2025 from February 4-6, 2025, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This event marks the 10-year anniversary of the Consul Democracy open-source project, bringing the initiative back to its roots in Spain. Since its inception in 2015, the Consul Democracy platform has expanded globally, reaching countries like Brazil, Mexico, Scotland, Germany, Romania, Somalia, and the Maldives.

ConsulCon 2025 will provide a space for reflection, community building, and forward-looking discussions. The three-day event will feature demo runs, workshops on participatory processes, sessions on open-source technology, and keynotes on democratic innovation. Save the date for an engaging celebration of participatory democracy and open-source advancements.

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The Smart City Event 2025

• Fort Lauderdale (USA), 11 February 2025

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The event showcases the vast potential of Smart Cities, highlighting how connected solutions are transforming urban areas with citywide improvements, enhanced quality of life for residents, and new business opportunities for enterprises. It offers attendees the chance to network with peers across industries, accelerating their time to market. The program includes insights into advanced technologies shaping Smart Cities and real-world applications in sectors such as utilities, transportation, and more. This is a premier opportunity for those looking to stay ahead in Smart City innovation.

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E-world energy & water 2025

• Essen (Germany), 11-13 February 2025

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E-world energy & water is the premier meeting point for the European energy industry. As a key information platform, it brings together international decision-makers in Essen annually. Over one-fifth of the exhibiting companies represent global markets, with the majority of international exhibitors hailing from European Union countries. E-world energy & water 2025 will take place from February 11-13, 2025, in Essen, Germany, offering unparalleled opportunities for industry engagement and collaboration.

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EURO CITY EXPO

• Luxembourg (Luxembourg), 25-27 February 2025

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EURO CITY EXPO is the premier trade show dedicated to the future of Smart Cities, bringing together entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders to showcase innovative European practices and solutions for designing and managing intelligent living environments. This inaugural edition will take place from February 25-27, 2025, at LUXEXPO THE BOX in Luxembourg, marking the first time since 1989 that the venue is fully dedicated to a single event. Spanning over 30,000 m², the expo will spotlight European expertise in creating healthy, efficient, and harmonious urban landscapes, with a broadcast reaching audiences across Europe.

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SmartCity-Summit.Niederrhein 2025

• Mönchengladbach (Germany), 13 March 2025

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The SmartCity-Summit.Niederrhein, scheduled for March 13, 2025, will bring together companies, researchers, start-ups, municipalities, and experts for a collaborative exchange on the future of digital cities. Spanning over 5,000 m², the event will feature a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing innovative digital solutions. On stage, digitalization managers from Smart City municipalities will share practical insights through engaging keynotes, while experts from the digital sector will present forward-looking examples and findings on how digital solutions are shaping the cities of tomorrow.

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2025 Smart City Summit & Expo X 2050 Net Zero City Expo

• Taipei (Taiwan), 18-22 March 2025

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The Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE), Asia’s largest smart city trade show, is set to return as the region’s first hybrid event. Serving as a comprehensive platform for global smart city solutions, SCSE facilitates G2G, G2B, and B2B networking. The 2025 edition will welcome international city leaders, stakeholders, buyers, business partners, and exhibitors to explore opportunities in digital and green transformation across various smart city industries.

Taking place from March 18-22, 2025, in Taipei and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, SCSE also highlights the global push towards net-zero by 2050. With its dedicated 2050 Net Zero City Expo, the event invites participants to discover cutting-edge net-zero solutions and contribute to this pivotal movement.

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10th Smart Cities India Expo

• New Delhi (India), 19-21 March 2025

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The Smart Cities India Expo showcases India’s modernization and evolving urban landscape, highlighting the integration of transformative technologies with core pillars of urban development. These include green buildings, rooftop solar, renewable energy, clean water and environment, urban mobility, and smart ICT solutions that optimize resources to create smart and sustainable cities.

Scheduled for March 19-21, 2025, in New Delhi, the expo anticipates over 55,000 industry visitors, 1,200 manufacturing brands and tech companies from 40+ countries, 350 startups, and more than 200 senior government officials, industry leaders, Smart City CEOs, city planners, mayors, ambassadors, and stakeholders from India and across the globe.

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Smart City Expo Curitiba 2025

• Curitiba (Brazil), 25-27 March 2025

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Smart City Expo Curitiba, organized in partnership with Fira Barcelona, the host of the renowned Smart City Expo World Congress, gathers experts from diverse fields to exchange ideas and solutions for building a better and more sustainable future for cities and their citizens. The 2025 edition of the event will take place from March 25-27, 2025, in Curitiba, Brazil, serving as a platform for innovation and collaboration in urban development.

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Smart City Expo USA

• New York City (USA), 2-3 April 2025

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Fira Barcelona International is excited to announce that Smart City Expo USA will take place at The Javits Center in New York City on April 2-3, 2025. This two-day conference and expo will focus on building sustainable, future-ready, and globally competitive cities for all. As the U.S. edition of the renowned Smart City Expo World Congress, it will bring together leaders to shape smarter cities for everyone. The event is expected to attract over 3,000 visitors, 100+ speakers, and 300+ government officials.

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Navigate Mobility Summit

• Prague (Czech Republic), 10-11 April 2025

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The second edition of Navigate Mobility will take place from April 10-11, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic, bringing together visionary leaders in urban mobility to address the urgent challenges of our rapidly urbanizing world. This exclusive conference unites urban planners, sustainability experts, tech innovators, and policymakers to explore cutting-edge solutions for creating more livable, efficient, and environmentally conscious cities.

The event will delve into key topics such as sustainable urban mobility plans, smart infrastructure, MaaS, electrification, and micromobility, with a focus on addressing issues like traffic congestion, accessibility, and environmental impact. Attendees can look forward to inspiring keynotes, real-world case studies, and collaborative discussions.

Offering unparalleled networking opportunities, Navigate Mobility will include fireside chats, panel discussions, and a mobility-themed city tour, providing fresh perspectives and actionable insights. This conference is a pivotal moment for those looking to drive meaningful change and transform cities into more sustainable, resilient, and vibrant spaces for all.

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Decarb Cities 2025

• Kraków (Poland), 13-14 May 2025

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As Europe advances toward its climate goals, Decarb Cities 2025 will take place in Kraków, Poland, on May 13-14, 2025. This fourth edition will focus on practical solutions, policies, and strategies to help cities transition from fossil fuel-based heating to renewable energy sources, with an emphasis on heat pumps.

Set in a city facing its own environmental challenges, Decarb Cities 2025 will gather leaders, urban planners, and experts from across Europe to explore concrete ways to enhance urban heating and cooling systems. The conference will feature discussions on practical examples and the funding and planning needed to ensure these systems are more resilient and sustainable.

Participants are invited to join the event in Kraków to collaborate on actionable steps towards a low-carbon, climate-ready future for cities everywhere.

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IOT Solution World Congress 2025

• Barcelona (Spain), 13-15 May 2025

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The future of industry is being shaped today, as emerging technologies disrupt the landscape and technological innovation accelerates change. The call for innovation, agility, collaboration, and game-changing solutions has never been greater.

IOTSWC 2025 is the premier event focused on digital transformation trends driven by disruptive technologies. Its mission is to create a roadmap for navigating the opportunities and risks, helping attendees focus on the technologies with the greatest business impact. Join us from May 13-15, 2025, in Barcelona to be at the forefront of this transformative movement.

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ITS European Congress 2025

• Sevilla (Spain), 19-21 May 2025

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The 16th ITS European Congress will take place in Seville from May 19-21, 2025, serving as the leading event for smarter mobility and transport solutions. The pace and scale of advancements in ITS, fueled by technological developments and growing social and environmental demands, are unprecedented. ITS has already made transportation more efficient, demand-responsive, and safer, and its innovative potential continues to evolve. While the full impact of ITS on the future of mobility is yet to be fully realized, it is certain that ITS, The Game Changer, will continue to transform the industry and society.

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Stockholm Smart City Expo 2025

• Stockholm (Sweden), 21-22 May 2025

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The Stockholm Smart City Conference & Expo, taking place from May 21-22, 2025, in Stockholm, is Northern Europe’s premier showcase for the cities of the future. The event’s mission is to foster better urban environments for citizens worldwide by promoting social innovation, digitalization, and sustainability.

This is a must-attend event for those looking to identify business opportunities and build profitable relationships in the urban futures sector. The conference will run alongside the Stockholm Tech Show, which will feature the latest in digital technology. Together, they will attract a wide range of influential thought leaders and innovators, all focused on investing in the technologies and solutions that will shape the cities of tomorrow.

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Nordic Mobility Conference & Expo 2025

• Stockholm (Sweden), 21-22 May 2025

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The Nordic Mobility Expo, held from May 21-22, 2025, in Stockholm, is the leading conference and trade show in the Nordic region, focusing on the future of urban mobility. With a dynamic program, a bustling exhibition floor, and a range of activities, it offers an immersive experience where different forms of traffic and mobility seamlessly integrate.

Beyond being a major event, the expo serves as a catalyst for sustainable and modern mobility solutions. It attracts a diverse audience of business leaders, policymakers, decision-makers, and experts, making it a prime platform for knowledge exchange, experience sharing, and the development of innovative ideas. Participants will have the opportunity to establish valuable contacts, form strong collaborations, and explore lucrative business opportunities.

Alongside the Nordic Mobility Expo, other events such as Stockholm Smart City, Infrastruktur, and Energimässanwill also take place. Together, they form a unique meeting hub, representing the four pillars that drive business and societal progress—one event, four shows.

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Lisbon Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025

• Lisbon (Portugal), 3-4 June 2025

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Endorsed by the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Lisbon Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025 will be held on June 3-4, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal—a global leader in new energies and technological innovation. This premier event, focused on energy transition, is set to welcome over 2,000 visitors from across the Iberian region.

The summit will feature a two-day, high-level strategic conference where ministers, policymakers, project developers, investors, and innovators will share insights on transitioning the European Union’s energy system to one based on renewables, aligned with the REPowerEU initiatives. The exhibition will showcase key products and projects in hydrogen and decarbonization, solar energy, and other cutting-edge innovations that will drive the shift to a cleaner, greener energy system.

Attendees can join the international exhibition or secure a delegate pass to access specialized conferences in Strategic, Hydrogen & Decarbonisation, and Climatetech sectors.