Smart City Expo World Congress 2026

Smart City Expo World Congress 2026

The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC26) returns to Barcelona on 3–5 November 2026, bringing together 27,000+ professionals from across the urban innovation ecosystem. Organised by Fira de Barcelona, the event is the world’s leading smart cities congress and a key platform for public transport operators, transit authorities and mobility planners addressing the future of sustainable urban mobility.

Event Details

• Dates: 3–5 November 2026
• Venue: Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
• Format: In-person
• Organiser: Fira de Barcelona

Public Transport and Bus at SCEWC26

Urban mobility is one of the congress’s seven core tracks, with a dedicated programme addressing how cities can shift passengers away from private vehicles and toward integrated, sustainable public transport networks. Bus, rail and multimodal transit feature prominently, with sessions spanning network planning, demand-responsive services, MaaS integration and zero-emission fleets.

The mobility programme is co-organised within the framework of Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress, a parallel event co-organised by Fira Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.

Key Topics for Bus and Public Transport Professionals

• Integrated public transport systems: bus, rail, metro and first/last mile
• Demand-responsive transport and on-demand mobility services
• Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and multimodal ticketing and payment
• Zero-emission bus fleets: electrification, hydrogen and low-carbon alternatives
• Sustainable urban mobility planning (SUMPs)
• Transport poverty, accessibility and inclusion
• Corporate mobility programmes and sustainable commuting
• Governance and regulation for public transport innovation

Who Attends

Past mobility track attendees have included Directors of Public Transportation, Transport Authority Directors, Municipal Secretaries of Traffic and Mobility, Heads of Traffic Engineering, Urban Planners and senior representatives from city governments and transit operators worldwide. Public sector delegations from cities including Rome, Seoul, Cracow, Munich and Rio de Janeiro have taken part in previous editions.

Register or Get Involved

Passes, exhibitor opportunities and open calls for speakers and sessions are available at the Smart City Expo World Congress website.