Smart City Summit 2026

Description

Smart City SuMMit 2026: Let’s Co-Create Circular Cities!

Digitalization is more than a buzzword—it is a catalyst for a circular urban economy. At the Smart City SuMMit 2026, we are moving beyond theory to focus on digital solutions for circular cities that work. Our mission is to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and real-world implementation by connecting impactful innovators with bold industry leaders.

Why Join the SuMMit?

High-Speed Impact: We skip the small talk. Our curated kick-off ensures you meet relevant partners in the very first slot.
Reverse Pitches: Hear directly from "solution seekers" about the real-world innovation challenges that need to be solved now.
Marketplace of Solutions: Discover around 15 hand-picked solution providers showcasing digital solutions for the circular economy.
Funding : Gain insights from funding agency experts on funding and scaling circular solutions in Vienna.

Who Should Join?

We invite business leaders, industry experts, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs to discover market-ready solutions and initiate high-impact partnerships.

The Smart City SuMMit is organized by the Vienna Business Agency and supported by Wiener Stadtwerke, Wien Holding, FFG and Climate Lab.

Agenda

Circular Economy & Digitalization
 
From "Looking For" to "Doing Together"
  
09:00 | Welcome & Matchmaking: Kick-off Intro & high-speed participant networking.
 
09:30 | Action Focussed Keynotes: Digitalization as the catalyst for a circular urban economy.
 
10:15 | Reverse Pitches: Corporates present their real-world innovation challenges.
 
10:30 | Solutions Pitches & Speed Dating across different sectors (Construction, Energy, and more).
  
11:45 | Funding & Scale: Navigating opportunities to finance your solutions.
 
12:30 | Networking: Lunch Food, deep-dive rooms, and project follow-ups.

Accessibility

Wheel-chair accessible venue