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Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in Nov 2024?

People and skills19 Sep 2024by Nolan O'Connor

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in November? If so, just let us know and we’ll be able to invite you to a number of exclusive events!

Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 - Fira Barcelona, Spain

The countdown to Smart City Expo World Congress has begun. With over 25,000 visitors expected to attend from both public and private sectors, and representatives from over 850 cities and 130 countries, this is an event that should not be missed for key smart city discussions.

SmartCitiesWorld will once again be in attendance for the eighth year running and we’ll be involved in a number of events, roundtables, workshops and drinks receptions between 5-7 November 2024.

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Learn from the greatest experts at the Congress. Discover the latest technologies from 1,000+ exhibitors at the Expo. Go deep into key smart city issues with theme specific Side Events. Enjoy premier networking and get business done

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