The 15th Smart City Expo World Congress, centered on housing, AI and climate action, will be held from 3 to 5 November at the Gran Via venue in Barcelona. Numerous presentations and exhibits focused on housing will be featured, with cities and companies from around the world introducing their latest solutions.
The 15th Smart City Expo World Congress will be held from 3 to 5 November at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue under the theme of solving challenges to build more livable cities. Experts, companies and local governments from around the world will gather to showcase updated technologies and proven examples.
The congress is organized around seven core tracks: technology, energy and environment, mobility, governance and economy, living and inclusion, infrastructure and buildings, and blue economy. These seven areas aim to promote real-world applications and improve residents’ lives. Housing is positioned as a central issue, and discussions on municipal policy and housing, including HOWS Barcelona, are expected to be active.
At the venue, the experiential dome known as Terra50 will present examples of 50 urban climate solutions deployed across 32 countries. Major companies including Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Dell will exhibit and deliver presentations, sharing knowledge with local governments and private-sector companies from overseas.
The World Smart City Awards received more applications than last year, and a housing category will be introduced this year. Housing development, regulation and redevelopment housing will be discussed as central issues in urban policy.