Our Focus

Digital administration, smart cities and regions

Digital administration, smart urban and regional development concepts are among the most pressing issues of our time. Digitalization poses many challenges for the state, administration and society - the answer is innovative technology solutions that rethink public services and social security:

e-Government

Digitizing administration & enhancing services

According to a Bitkom survey, almost 9 out of 10 citizens (87%) in Germany would like their city or municipal administration to pursue the topic of digitalization more vigorously. At our event, the focus will therefore be on topics such as digital citizen services, justice, education, cyber security and cloud solutions. Get to know the leading GovTech companies and experience the presentation of the Startup Award for innovative GovTech solutions.

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e-Government

Digitizing administration & enhancing services

According to a Bitkom survey, almost 9 out of 10 citizens (87%) in Germany would like their city or municipal administration to pursue the topic of digitalization more vigorously. At our event, the focus will therefore be on topics such as digital citizen services, justice, education, cyber security and cloud solutions. Get to know the leading GovTech companies and experience the presentation of the Startup Award for innovative GovTech solutions.

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Smart Cities

Building connected, sustainable, livable spaces

How does a liveable city look like in times of climate change, crises and demographic change? This is the core question of smart city approaches, which we will be addressing at the Smart Country Convention. Join us as we discover the smartest cities and municipalities and discuss innovative solutions for digital transportation transformation, administration and urban planning.

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Smart Cities

Building connected, sustainable, livable spaces

How does a liveable city look like in times of climate change, crises and demographic change? This is the core question of smart city approaches, which we will be addressing at the Smart Country Convention. Join us as we discover the smartest cities and municipalities and discuss innovative solutions for digital transportation transformation, administration and urban planning.

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Smart Regions

Leveraging digitalization as an opportunity for rural areas

Smart regions rely on digital technologies to make infrastructure, transport and public services more efficient. This increases economic power and quality of life. At the Smart Country Convention, we will show how smart regions can emerge and learn from each other. Whether on stage or as part of our curated expo: be inspired by the innovations of the year.

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Smart Regions

Leveraging digitalization as an opportunity for rural areas

Smart regions rely on digital technologies to make infrastructure, transport and public services more efficient. This increases economic power and quality of life. At the Smart Country Convention, we will show how smart regions can emerge and learn from each other. Whether on stage or as part of our curated expo: be inspired by the innovations of the year.

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Facts, figures and data

Who meets at the Smart Country Convention? Find out more about our community, the participant structure and the event's key figures.

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These are our topics at #SCCON25

The Smart Country Convention brings the key topics for modern administrations, smart cities and regions on stage. Experience innovative solutions, pioneering projects and best practices from politics, business, research and society - there is a lot to discover!

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SCCON News

View from the Plaza Stage of the Smart Country Convention. Audience in the background, moderator in the foreground

2025/03/28

Best practices wanted: Call for Speakers until 2 May 2025

The Call for Speakers for the Smart Country Convention 2025 has started! Interested parties can apply now and present their smart solutions for the public sector.

Waving EU flags, buildings in the background.

2025/03/20

Europe under pressure to act: digital sovereignty in the public sector

How can the European public sector strengthen its digital sovereignty? Bitkom experts Jana Gaulke and Esther Steverding provide answers.

Street with futuristic buildings and e-scooters.

2025/03/12

Smart City Index: Major cities are committed to digitalisation when it comes to mobility

A special analysis of the Smart City Index shows: More and more major cities in Germany have flipped the switch and are focussing on digital technologies when it comes to mobility.

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