Smart City Expo goes virtual for 2020

As expected by many in the industry, the govtech sector’s biggest annual event, Smart City Expo World Congress, will be held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event usually takes place in November at Barcelona's Fira Gran Via venue and last year drew over 24,000 visitors. Ugo Valenti, Cities & Society Business Unit Director, Smart City Expo World Congress, said the virtual offering will “maintain the event quality and international scope that we are known for while putting our participants’ safety first."

Smart City Live, as the edition will be called, will take place digitally on November 17 -18, a day shorter than the planned in-person trade show. It will cons...