When and where is the Smart Country Convention 2026?

From 13 to 15 October 2026 at Messe Berlin, with entry through the hub27 entrance.

Is it free to attend?

Yes. Registration is free, and tickets are available online only; there are no ticket counters on site.

Who is the partner country?

Portugal is the Official Partner Country of the Smart Country Convention 2026.

Technology · Conference

Smart Country Convention 2026

Name: Smart Country Convention 2026
Start: 2026-10-13T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-15T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Messe Berlin

Germany's leading event for the digital state and public services: conference, expo, workshops and networking.

13–15 October 2026 · Tue – Thu
Messe Berlin · Berlin, Germany
Registration open · on www.smartcountry.berlin

About this event

The Smart Country Convention (#SCCON26) is the leading German event for digital government and public services, organised by the digital association Bitkom and Messe Berlin. Over three days it combines a conference, an expo, workshops and networking for public administration, politics, business and academia. Portugal is the Official Partner Country for 2026.

Topics

The programme is organised around eight themes.

Digital Government
AI & Cloud Technologies
Digital Security
Smart Cities & Regions
Mobility
Energy & Sustainability
Digital Education & Skills Development
International Best Practices

Formats

Alongside the main stages, the convention offers workshops, guided tours, a booth programme, awards, a Resilience Day and a Career Day, plus a startup area and networking formats.

Who attends

Leaders from federal, state and municipal administrations, politicians, digital companies, startups and researchers working on the modernisation of the public sector.