'smart city expo world congress'

10th anniversary fair sees addition of new offshoots Tomorrow Mobility and Puzzle X 

'Smart Ports' saw six major ports presenting new digital and sustainable strategies as part of Smart City Expo World Congress

Exhibitions and talks aim at shaping and improving the technological future of cities

From November 19 to 21, Catalan capital will host 1,000 exhibitors and 400 speakers at major international event exploring smart urban solutions

More than 700 cities present at fair in Catalonia’s capital

A record figure of 14,000 visitors attended the fifth edition of the 'Smart City Expo World Congress' the summit of smart cities organised by Fira de Barcelona. 465 exhibitors, more than 400 international speakers and 500 cities from the five continents presented their experiences regarding urban solutions and innovative technology. "This confirms the consolidation of the congress" stated Smart City's director, Ugo Valenti. He also highlighted urban transformation as one of the greatest challenges of the future and the congress as "a really valid platform for knowledge and experience exchange". The Catalan government presented three projects from the 'SmartCAT' framework to promote intelligent cities. Telecommunications and Information Society general director Jordi Puigneró recapped the 50 initiatives that have been launched in Catalonia during the 'SmartCAT' project’s first year of implementation.