Highlights from the Smart City Expo in Barcelona
We met with stakeholders from around the world, all driven by a common goal: making cities more efficient and sustainable through innovative technologies.
The Smart City Expo is one of the world’s largest events in the smart city sector. In 2024, it hosted more than 1,150 exhibitors and 362 speakers from across the globe, highlighting its extensive international reach.
🤔 Key takeways from the congress
Many similar technological solutions available
The solutions showcased at the expo often rely on similar technologies, with repetitive use cases. The concept of digital twins is becoming increasingly widespread, with applications in different cities to manage risks, improve mobility, protect citizens, preserve the environment, and enhance quality of life, among other things.
In this highly competitive environment, it is crucial to find ways to stand out.
Two key challenges for municipalities and professionals :
Identifying Relevant Use Cases
Each city has its own unique characteristics. It is crucial to deeply analyze the context and strategy of each territory to define and implement the most appropriate solutions, thus maximizing the impact of the technologies.
Complying with European Regulations
The European regulatory framework that applies to information technologies (GDPR, AI Act, NIS 2, etc.) should not be seen merely as a legal constraint but rather as a strategic advantage for businesses. Compliance helps build citizen trust and facilitates market access. Furthermore, European cities must ensure that the solutions they adopt fully comply with these laws.
