Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission to Smart City Expo World Congress

Join this DIT trade mission to Smart City Expo World Congress 2022 in Barcelona.

Smart City Expo World Congress is the international leading event for cities and gathers leaders from the most innovative companies, governments, and organisations to move cities towards a better future. 

As a UK company, this is your opportunity to increase your knowledge of the smart city sector, engage with international clients, and promote your products and services overseas. It's expected that over 24,000 people will attend, with speakers and attendees from over 140 countries and over 700 cities. 

Network with professionals from all over the world and showcase the UK's cutting edge projects and smart-implemented solutions. Meet with companies and overseas DIT colleagues in 1-2-1 sessions, as well as attend a series of events and workshops.

This mission is ideal for companies in the following sectors: Internet of Things, Smart Infrastructure, Mobility and Transportation, Sustainability and CleanTech, Telecommunications and Wireless Networks, Data, Security and Privacy, Health Systems and Infrastructure, Smart Manufacturing, and Energy, Utilities and Efficiency.
 

What's included:

• Free entry to Smart City Expo World Congress 15 to 17 November.
• Pre-mission briefing to gain insight into the EU market.
• Welcome reception at the Consulate in Barcelona on 14 November.
• Expo tour on 15 November.
• Opportunity to speak at DIT's Expo Panel (ideal for sustainable mobility, and emerging technology companies).
• Networking reception with in-market specialists and business representatives.
• Meet DIT colleagues from across Europe.
• Opportunity to have 1-2-1 meetings with businesses from the Smart City Institute Japan.

This trade mission is free to attend. However, businesses must arrange and pay for their own flights, accommodation and meals. Please note though the exhibition pass grants access from 15 to 17 November, you need not attend all days if there is a need to reduce the length of your visit.

We will be collecting personal information as part of our registration process. This information will be processed and shared within the Department for International Trade (DIT) and with selected third parties for purposes connected with DIT performing a task in the public interest or to fulfil an official function and the task or function has a clear basis in law. DIT takes your privacy very seriously. Your personal data shall be processed according to the Department for International Trade’s Fair Processing Notice.