Urban Solutions Real Impact!

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the world’s leading event dedicated to innovative technologies and systems for cities, will take place in Barcelona from November 3 to 5, 2026, at the Gran Via Exhibition Centre.

The event continues to be the largest global showcase of innovative urban solutions and projects focused on strategies to transform today’s metropolises into more sustainable, efficient, and livable spaces. To achieve this goal, SCEWC will structure its conference program around seven main themes: Enabling Technologies, Energy & Environment, Mobility, Governance & Economy, Living & Inclusion, Infrastructure & Building, and Blue Economy.

This year, the Cluster will once again participate in the event.

DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS

Register by clicking here or by using our promotional code NNLV7NSJ to get 25% off all tickets: join us in Barcelona!

Cluster members can request a free pass by writing to networking@smartcommunitiestech.it

Partnerships for Horizon Europe (P4HEU)

29 SEPTEMBER and 10 OCTOBER 2026 – online

Presentation of ideas and competences for project proposals, inspiring sessions and panels, and online 1:1 meetings for creating consortia.

The 8th edition of P4HEU: it consists in 2 main presentation mornings and one month for organising online meetings.

Be a speaker!!

Register within the 25th June and you can be selected to be one of the speakers and present your ideas during one of the morning sessions.

For whom: companies, research centres, universities, clusters and other entities from all European Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries interested in presenting proposals to the Horizon Europe calls linked to smart city and communities topics.

Goals and benefits for participants

• Create contacts and partnerships aimed at presenting proposals to the Horizon Europe calls.
• Receive information about trends, facts, R&D&I interests related to smart cities and communities.
• Publish and showcase your project ideas, competences and expertise to all participants.
• Initiate and arrange promising pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings at the event
• Generate and meet new contacts in a time and cost-efficient way, with common interests.

Organising clusters

The P4HEU event is organised by Italian Technology Cluster for Smart Communities (Italy), in collaboration with EEN – Enterprise Europe Network and 12 European Clusters supporting innovation, cooperation and collaborations in topics related to smart cities and communities, and specially areas such as ICT, mobility, logistics, energy, automotive, transport, safety, security and environment (Polo ICT, Italy – Clúster Digital de Catalunya, Basque Mobility and Logistics Cluster, Smart City Cluster, Spain – Clustero, Romania – ICT Cluster, Electric Vehicles Industrial Cluster EVIC, Bulgaria – Battery Cluster Portugal, Mobinov, Portugal – AKTANTIS, France – KI-NRW, Germany – RAI Association, Netherlands).

The time for cities!

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the world’s leading event dedicated to innovative technologies and systems for cities, will take place in Barcelona from November 4 to 6, 2025, at the Gran Via Exhibition Centre.

The event continues to be the largest global showcase of innovative urban solutions and projects focused on strategies to transform today’s metropolises into more sustainable, efficient, and livable spaces. To achieve this goal, SCEWC will structure its conference program around seven main themes: Enabling Technologies, Energy & Environment, Mobility, Governance & Economy, Living & Inclusion, Infrastructure & Building, and Blue Economy.

This year, the Cluster will once again participate in the event.

DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS

Register by clicking here or by using our promotional code JHNYFDHC to get 25% off all tickets: join us in Barcelona!

Cluster members can request a free pass by writing to networking@smartcommunitiestech.it

Partnerships for Horizon Europe (P4HEU)

7, 9 and 15 May 2025 – online

Presentation of ideas and competences for project proposals, inspiring sessions and panels, and online 1:1 meetings for creating consortia.

The 7th edition of P4HEU: it consists in 3 main presentation mornings and 3 weeks for organising online meetings.

Be a speaker!! 

Register within the 15th April and you can be selected to be one of the speakers and present your ideas during one of the morning sessions. 

For whom: companies, research centres, universities, clusters and other entities from all European Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries interested in presenting proposals to the Horizon Europe calls linked to smart city and communities topics.

Goals and benefits for participants

• Create contacts and partnerships aimed at presenting proposals to the Horizon Europe calls.
• Receive information about trends, facts, R&D&I interests related to smart cities and communities.
• Publish and showcase your project ideas, competences and expertise to all participants.
• Initiate and arrange promising pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings at the event
• Generate and meet new contacts in a time and cost-efficient way, with common interests.

Organising clusters

The P4HEU event is organised by Italian Technology Cluster for Smart Communities (Italy), in collaboration with EEN – Enterprise Europe Network and 12 European Clusters supporting innovation, cooperation and collaborations in topics related to smart cities and communities, and specially areas such as ICT, mobility, logistics, energy, automotive, transport, safety, security and environment (Polo ICT, Italy – Clúster Digital de Catalunya, Basque Mobility and Logistics Cluster, Smart City Cluster, Spain – Clustero, Romania – ICT Cluster, Electric Vehicles Industrial Cluster EVIC, Bulgaria – Battery Cluster Portugal, Mobinov, Portugal – AKTANTIS, France – KI-NRW, Germany – RAI Association, Netherlands).

We are pleased to invite you to the EIT Community Hub Italy launch event on Tuesday 18 February 2025 at Tecnopolo Manifattura, Bologna.

This event marks the launch of the EIT Community Hub Italy, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) aimed at connecting companies, startups, universities and Institutions with the cutting-edge resources, expertise and funding opportunities of the EIT Community.

Why participate?

• Connect with Institutions and key stakeholders in Italy’s national innovation ecosystem.
• Explore initiatives from the EIT’s Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) and discover opportunities for collaboration across sectors.
• Participate in a unique matchmaking workshop focused on upcoming EU calls to build new partnerships and prepare for future collaborations.

Agenda highlights. The final agenda will be sent to all registered participants before the event.

10:00 – 10:30: Registration

10:30 – 11:00: Welcome and introduction from the Institutions

11:00 – 11:30: Keynote speeches and presentation of the EIT Community Hub Italy

11:30 – 12:00: Panel discussion on innovation ecosystems and skills

12:00 – 12:15: Coffee break

12:15 – 13:15: Panels on digital and green transitions

13:15 – 14:30: Networking Lunch & Meet the EIT KICs

14:30 – 16:00: Matchmaking Workshop for upcoming EU Calls for proposals

Reserve your place today: register here

Cities inspired by people

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions organized by Fira de Barcelona, will be held from November 7 to 9 in Barcelona, Gran Via will blend the physical venue with the digital space.

Smart City Expo World Congress (Barcelona, November 7-9) is the leading international event for the smart city sector, a key meeting point for experts and leaders of the world’s most innovative cities, companies, research centers and international organizations. Over 24,000 professionals are expected from more than 800 cities and over 600 international speakers that will share their vision on how to build a more sustainable and livable urban future.

This year’s event will focus on eight main tracks touching the most pressing issues facing cities:

• Enabling Technologies,
• Energy & Environment,
• Mobility,
• Governance,
• Living & Inclusion,
• Economy,
• Infrastructure & Building
• Safety & Security. 

More information at www.smartcityexpo.com

Partnerships for Horizon Europe (P4HEU)

20-21/06/2024 online

Presentation of ideas and competences for project proposals, inspiring sessions and panels, and online 1:1 meetings for creating consortia.

The 6th edition of P4HEU initiative is organised as a side event of the 5G towards 6G for Citiverse conference.

It consists in 2 main presentation mornings and 2 weeks for organising online meetings, following this agenda:

June 20th (morning): Presentation of keynote speakers, and project ideas and company competences.

June 21st (morning): Panel of Municipalities and presentation of project ideas and company competences.

June 20th – July 5th: Online brokerage event (1:1 meetings)

Be a speaker!! 

Register within the 15th May and you can be selected to be one of the speakers and present your ideas/competences during one of the morning sessions. 

Selection of speakers will be held from May 23rd and communication on the selection of speakers will be on June 3th. Please include all relevant information while registering, the ideas and competences you candidate are visible only to the organisers.

For whom

Companies, research centres, universities, clusters and other entities from all European Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries interested in presenting proposals to the Horizon Europe 2024-2025 calls linked to smart city and communities topics.

Goals and benefits for participants

• Create contacts and partnerships aimed at presenting proposals to the Horizon Europe calls.
• Receive information about trends, facts, R&D&I interests related to smart cities and communities.
• Publish and showcase your project ideas, competences and expertise to all participants.
• Initiate and arrange promising pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings at the event
• Generate and meet new contacts in a time and cost-efficient way, with common interests.

Organising clusters

The P4HEU event is organised by European clusters supporting innovation, cooperation and collaborations in topics related to smart cities and communities, and specially areas such as ICT, mobility, logistics, energy, automotive, transport, safety, security and environment:

• Italian Technology Cluster for Smart Communities, Italy
• Piemonte Region ICT Innovation Cluster (Polo ICT), Italy
• Clúster Digital de Catalunya, Spain
• Basque Mobility and Logistics Cluster, Spain
• Clustero, Romania
• ICT Cluster Bulgaria, Bulgaria
• NextMove, France
• KI-NRW, Germany
• Smart City Cluster, Spain
• RAI Association, Netherlands

SmartCommunities Tech Cluster, partner of New European Bauhaus, would invite you to join the NEB Festival – New European Bauhaus Festival – second edition in Brussels, 9-14 April 2024.

The European Commission organises the second edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival where imagination meets sustainability and inclusivity for a beautiful future! Take part in Forum, Fair and Fest in Brussels, watch the Festival  online or attend Satellite events across Europe and beyond!

NEB Festival will take place on 9-14 April 2024. Core activities will be taking place in vibrant Brussels with captivating satellite events spanning across the European Union and beyond. Some of these events can also take place during the next week, from 15 to 21 April 2024.

The NEB Festival brings together people from all walks of life to debate and shape our future. A future that is sustainable, inclusive and beautiful. In 2024, the Festival will centre on the theme of Resources for all exploring subtopics such as shelter and living environments, land and water, fashion and human well-being in light of the changing environment. This inclusive and human-centric approach aims to inspire and engage individuals in embracing sustainable choices and fostering a deep connection to the New European Bauhaus movement.

During interactive sessions, workshops, demonstrations, and artistic performances, you will discover and experience the innovative power of Europe in building a common future that is not only visually stunning but also mindful of our collective well-being.

The festival will also feature the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2024 Ceremony, rewarding 20 projects, designs, and ideas that align and exemplify the movement’s commitment and embody the NEB values. The 2024 edition will feature a Special Recognition to Ukraine’s Reconstruction and Recovery Effort and will put the spotlight on regions across the EU facing more intensively socio-economic constrains, and places challenged the most by the need to evolve to a carbon neutral economy.

The 5GMETA project and our cluster member Links Foundation are pleased to invite to the highly anticipated 5GMETA Project Final Public Event, where  groundbreaking achievements and innovations in the realm of 5G technology will be presented.

This event promises an exciting day filled with insights, discussions, and live demonstrations:

– Innovation Trends in Mobility Enabled by 5G

– 5GMETA Platform Insights:

– Keynote speech: Future of 5G in CCAM Cooperative, Connected, and Automated Mobility .

– Live Demonstrations showcasing the practical applications and capabilities of the 5GMETA Platform.

– Startup Experience with the 5GMETA Platform, highlighting success stories and lessons learned.

– Final Event Closing & Drinks: Conclude the event with closing remarks, thank participants, and join us for celebratory drinks.