Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2016

This year SCEWC intends to increase the presence of organizations, exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, to keep generating synergies, sharing knowledge, provoke discussion, promote out of the box thinking and inspire a call for actions. There is an imperative need to discuss smart cities and smart citizens. The city must be created not only for citizens but also with them. We want to take advantage of the great improvements produced year by year, concerning technological advances, social achievements, urban issues, social and ecological challenges, new forms of economic development, and innovative forms of citizen governance, to make a qualitative leap in the capacity of debate and exchange between the event attendees.

In 2016 SCEWC wants to continue the great debates about thefuture of cities and encourage discussion among participants in the industry in a more thorough manner, echoing the concerns and recommendations from the outcomes. In addition, the event expects to reinforce the new trends in collaborative economy and commons, energy innovation, sustainable mobility, co-production and co-creation dynamics, as well as discuss the important topic of open data or identify opportunities for improvement in education, health or aging populations. Technology today is a pre-distributive resource. Without online access and the use of information and communication technologies, managing cities can become even more complex. It is a matter of modifying and transforming processes, going beyond what has been done before.

The city remains a space of freedom and opportunity, where democracy can thrive in the contemporary world and technology can continue to strengthen this process. The Congressgathers expert and leaders including cities, companies, social entrepreneurs, startups, research centers and citizen initiatives that present their strategies for a smarter and more sustainable urban world. At the Exhibition Area, participants showcase their projects and the technologies that are making concrete and lasting positive impacts on the life of millions of citizens.

The congress will bring together over 400 global influencers and innovators to share knowledge, debate the challenges faced by our cities, encourage out of the box thinking and inspire a worldwide call for action in order to develop smarter and more sustainable cities.

CONGRESS TRACKS
Generating synergies with the issues that matter

• Governance
  Citizen empowerment, commons, engagement, infrastructure management, open data, performance measurement, public services, right to the city, service integration, transparency.
  
• Economy
  Business model, economic development, financing models, public-private- people partnership, social economy.
  
• Mobility
  Data management, electrical vehicles, intelligent transport systems, pedestrians, public transport, sustainable mobility, traffic management.
  
• Society
  Co-creation, co-production, education, empowerment, equity, inclusive, living labs, livable cities, quality of life, social innovation.
  
• Sustainability
  Alternative resources, climate change, low carbon, public space, regional development, renewable energy, resilience, urban development.
  
• Data & Technology
  Big data, cloud, cyber platform, cybersecurity, data analysis, data protection, internet of things, networks, peer-to- peer, sensors.
  
• Safety
  Public safety, cybersecurity, vulnerabilities, emergencies, data center, cloud, public services, data protection, cyber threats, infraestructures, data privacy, data management, data protection, data property, surveillance.
  

CEWC gathers together the highest level of global stakeholders to exchange experiences, ideas, form valuable connections and make international business deals.

Discover the infinite potential to exhibit at the worldwide leading event for smart cities.

• Promote your business at the referential global event
  SCEWC connects global markets and regions, it`s the perfect marketplace to grow and thrive in the support of the development of our cities.
  
• Reach a global audience at the international meeting point for cities
  Showcase your projects and solutions to the right people and true decision makers in the sector (countries, cities, universities, investors, businesses, startups, etc.)
  
• Acquire expert knowledge from global thought leaders
  At the 1st class summit for smart cities more than 400 acclaimed speakers discuss the crucial debates as well as enabling innovative ideas on Governance, Economy, Mobility, Society, Sustainability and Data Technology.
  
• Forge new partnerships and collaborations
  Meet with key decision makers (c-level management, presidents, public servers, etc.) to cultivate business relationships and new prospects in the smart city field.
  
• Increase your network
  Take part in a variety of Smart Activities and Side Events; showcase your project in the Smart City Plaza or present your initiatives and share your knowledge at Agora.
  
• Enhance your brand awareness at the exceptionally rated expo
  SCEWC has received incredibly positive feedback from worldwide exhibitors. Its level of satisfaction is high above the general trade show average and has increased year on year.

4YFN, the business platform for digital startups, will lead the entrepreneurship area at SCEWC. A curated selection will showcase their projects at the 4YFN Village, located at the center of the Smart City Expo World Congress, which also includes an exclusive meeting area and networking activities.

We are looking for innovators to join 4YFN Smart City Village this year whose digital solutions work to help support the development of our cities and their citizens.

By exhibiting at 4YFN Smart City Village you get the opportunity to meet representatives, incubators, investors, and top corporations from more than 600 cities around the globe, enhancing your experience in the search for new business partners.

The 4YFN village is located at the very heart of SCEWC, within the buzz and excitement of the Smart City Plaza, guaranteeing maximum visibility.

• Discover innovation at the Exhibition Area
  Explore all the latest Smart City projects and technologies that are making a difference to people`s lives.
  
• Network with the right people
  Form valuable links with key decision makers at the international meeting point between cities, institutions and businesses
  
• Acquire knowledge at the Congress
  Connect with over 400 acclaimed speakers and thought leaders from around the world to debate about future visions, goals and challenges to make our cities smarter and more sustainable.
  
• Live the heart of the city at the Smart City Plaza
  Experience interactive presentations at the 2,000m2 recreation of a city plaza featuring a café, city hall, press corner, Agora and much more.
  
• Engage with the issues at Side Events and Activities
  Take advantage of the hugely popular Activities like the Brokerage Event (a matchmaking activity to generate networking opportunities), Job Marketplace or the hot topics at the Side Events like Rural Smart Grids, Citisense and Circular Economy.
  
• See cutting edge ideas at the World Smart City Awards
  Find out about the latest pioneering and innovative projects from around the world. These awards recognize initiatives that can potentially change citizen`s lives.