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Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 — Australian Smart Communities Association
Expressions of Interest • 2026

Join the ASCA Delegation to Smart City Expo World Congress 2026

3–5 November 2026 · Fira Barcelona – Gran Via · Barcelona, Spain

Connect globally. Bring ideas home. Help shape smarter, more liveable communities across Australia and our region.

Expressions of Interest are now open for professionals and emerging leaders interested in joining ASCA's 2026 delegation to the world's leading event on urban innovation.

Official event information: smartcityexpo.com

#SCEWC26 · Barcelona 2026

Smart City Expo World Congress brings together city leaders, government, industry, research and innovators to turn urban challenges into practical solutions. The 2026 program focuses on moving cities towards a better future through market-ready innovation, collaboration and implementation.

Why Join the ASCA Delegation?

Learn —

Explore global ideas, case studies and technologies shaping the future of cities.

Connect —

Build relationships across government, industry, academia, startups and the international smart-city ecosystem.

Represent —

Bring an Australian and regional perspective to global conversations on urban innovation.

Translate —

Return with practical insights, partnerships and opportunities that can be applied in your organisation and community.

Who Should Express Interest?

We welcome applications from local, state and federal government, industry, startups and SMEs, academia, practitioners, and leaders working across smart communities, digital transformation, sustainability, mobility, infrastructure, data, technology and place.

Both experienced and emerging leaders are encouraged to apply.

SCEWC 2026 at a Glance
27,000+Attendees
1,190+Exhibitors
990+Cities Represented
138Countries
600+Global Speakers
A 3-day global program focused on the issues, ideas and solutions shaping the future of urban life.
Interested in Joining the 2026 ASCA Delegation?

Submit an Expression of Interest

Submit Your EOI →

Places will be limited. Early expressions of interest are encouraged.

By applying, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Representing ASCA and Our Region

Delegates are ambassadors for ASCA and the Australian smart communities sector. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and collaborative delegation experience that reflects the professionalism and diversity of our community. All delegates participating in the ASCA SCEWC 2026 delegation will be expected to read and abide by the ASCA SCEWC Delegate Code of Conduct.

Read the Code of Conduct →

Free All-Access Pass Giveaway — Terms & Conditions

Apply for one of 20 free all access passes to the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, 3–5 November 2026.

Introduction

This promotional giveaway ("Promotion") is operated by the Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) ("the Company"). By participating in this Promotion, you are agreeing to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

Eligibility

This Promotion is open to all current Members of the four cooperating associations as at the end of the Promotion Period. Selected participants must abide by the promotion's member Code of Conduct as representatives of an official delegation for Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific Region, and have the ability and willingness to travel to Barcelona, Spain at least one full day prior to the commencement of and for the duration of the event, and have secured and have proof of paid flights and accommodation to then be issued with a free ticket. Participants are eligible with current permanent residency or citizenship in Australia and New Zealand. Residents must sign and abide by the Code of Conduct and add proof of current residence and a local contact number to prove their location of residency.

Promotion Period

The Promotion begins at 12:01 AM AEST on Monday 19 May and ends at 11:59 PM AEST on Tuesday 30 September ("Promotion Period"). The Promotion Period may be suspended before the end date if all passes are both allocated and travel is confirmed by the recipients.

How to Enter

To enter the Promotion, participants must enter their full name, title, organisation, email, phone, address and respond to other questions in the provided form. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. You can only enter the promotion once.

Passes

The all access passes will be awarded to up to 20 individuals who will each receive an all-access pass to the Smart City Expo World Congress event to be held on 3–5 November 2026, at Fira Barcelona. The Prize is transferable to another current association member (if agreed by the association in writing) and the attendee is confirmed once proof of paid flight and reserved accommodation is provided. The all access pass is non-exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Recipients are solely responsible for all other costs of their participation in this event, including but not limited to air travel, ground transport, accommodation, meals, incidental expenses and travel insurance.

Recipient Selection and Notification

Recipients will be selected by the participating associations at their sole discretion based on the applications meeting the eligibility criteria outlined in the application form. Priority will be given to members from local government, start-ups/SMEs, academia and government. The allocation of all access passes will be done on a first come, first served basis every few weeks through the course of the Promotion to allow recipients to finalise their travel arrangements as soon as possible. Recipients will be notified via the contact details supplied.

Recipient Confirmation

If a recipient cannot be contacted, is ineligible, or fails to provide proof of flight purchase and accommodation reservation within 30 days from the date of application, the right to the all access pass may be lost to others due to the allocation being on a first come, first served basis.

General Conditions

ASCA reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion should any virus, bug, non-authorised human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Promotion. ASCA also reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion should the event be cancelled, or the event organisers change the terms under which the all access passes are provided for any reason.

Limitations of Liability

By entering, participants release and hold harmless the IPWEA, cooperating associations, their subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from such participant's participation in the Promotion and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of the all access pass.

Disputes

This Promotion is governed by the laws of Queensland. As a condition of participating in this Promotion, the participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Promotion, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Queensland having jurisdiction.

Privacy

Any personal information supplied by you will be subject to the privacy policy of ASCA posted at australiansmartcommunities.org.au. By entering the Promotion, you grant ASCA permission to share your email address and any other personally identifiable information with the other Promotion partners and Fira Barcelona for the purpose of promotion administration and fulfilment.