The European Commission organises a joint presence of 26 European and international urban initiatives and projects under the heading “EU for resilient green cities” at this year’s Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), again showcasing Europe’s commitment to resilient, inclusive, and smart urban transformation.
The SCEWC is the world’s leading event for urban innovation, with over 25,000 participants from more than 150 countries annually.
The Commission’s expo stand will serve as a hub for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing cutting-edge solutions in energy, mobility, digitalisation, and citizen engagement. Each of the 26 partners will contribute to a rich programme of booth sessions, panel discussions, and interactive exhibits designed to inspire and inform.
The initiatives and projects represented at the European Commission’s booth are:
- Smart Cities Marketplace (coordinator)
- ARV - Climate Positive Circular Communities
- ASCEND
- ATELIER
- CINEA
- CIVITAS
- CLIMABOROUGH
- Driving Urban Transitions Partnership
- ENHANCE
- European Green Capital / European Green Leaf Awards and Green City Accord initiative
- European Urban Initiative
- European City Facility
- EU Capital of Smart Tourism Award or European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism
- European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital)
- Global Covenant of Mayors & Covenant of Mayors Europe
- HADEA (CEF-Digital) - 5GSC (5G for Smart Communities)
- Smart Energy Cluster with the InEExS and GINNGER projects
- IURC International Urban Regional Cooperation
- NetZeroCities
- NEUTRALPATH
- oPEN Lab
- PNO Innovation – Multimodal smart city mobility and logistics in a synchronised approach
- RESPONSE
- streamSAVE+
- UP2030
The joint presence at SCEWC 2025 will include various activities.
Find the comprehensive agenda here.
Conference sessions: Addressing relevant EC policies and cross-cutting topics, focusing on scaling up solutions across cities:
04 November 2025, 12:05-12:50, Stage: Clean Cities
Accelerating Urban Sustainability through Integrated Approaches | SCEWC 4 - 6 NOV 2025
04 November 2025, 14:05-14:50, Stage: People – First
Inclusive Innovation: Delivering effective solutions in Cities and communities | SCEWC 4 - 6 NOV 2025
04 November 2025, 16:15-17:00, Stage: Shaping Mobility
European Initiatives Advancing Mobility Systems – What is in it for you? | SCEWC 4 - 6 NOV 2025
05 November 2025, 13:20-14:05, Stage: Clean Cities
Sustainable Urban Futures: Navigating Energy, Environment, and Resilience | SCEWC 4 - 6 NOV 2025
05 November 2025, 14:25-15:10, Stage: Infrastructure & Building
Future-Proofing Cities: Sustainable Innovations for Liveable Urban Spaces | SCEWC 4 - 6 NOV 2025
05 November 2025, 16:10-16:55, Stage: Clean Cities
Pioneering Urban Energy Efficiency and Innovative Solutions | SCEWC 4 - 6 NOV 2025
Stand Representation: Featuring an engaging booth program with sessions organised by attending projects and initiatives, supplementing and reinforcing the cross-cutting topics presented in Congress sessions.
Networking Spaces: Facilitating interaction with and promotion of the services of each partner project/initiative.
If you have any questions, please contact the Smart Cities Marketplace Event Team at SCEWC2025@steinbeis-europa.de.