SCCON Specials

Plenty of room to connect & share ideas

Networking and personalization aren’t just about public administration – they also impact sectors like energy, mobility and the environment, education, work and health, as well as data protection, security, and infrastructure.

Experience digitalization up close and get a glimpse of the future: explore trends and innovations in your field and get inspired by hands-on examples. Our event formats provide the ideal setting for exchange, fresh ideas, and lasting connections. Get involved, help shape the future – and become part of the digital transformation!

Our first highlights at a glance:

Bitkom Smart City Index Awards

The Bitkom Smart City Index compares the digitalization progress of major German cities and highlights the most innovative projects. With the Smart City Index Award, we honor groundbreaking developments that make cities smarter and more livable. Meet visionary leaders, exchange ideas, and celebrate the progress of digital transformation together.

September 30, Plaza Stage, hub27

Bitkom Smart City Index Awards

The Bitkom Smart City Index compares the digitalization progress of major German cities and highlights the most innovative projects. With the Smart City Index Award, we honor groundbreaking developments that make cities smarter and more livable. Meet visionary leaders, exchange ideas, and celebrate the progress of digital transformation together.

September 30, Plaza Stage, hub27

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DefTech Day

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting “turning point” demand new technological solutions. At DefTech Day, experts from business, politics, and the military will discuss innovations like Software Defined Defense, Unmanned Systems, and AI – with a focus on defense, startup funding, and public procurement. Join us and get inspired.

September 30, Startup Stage, Hall 25

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DefTech Day

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting “turning point” demand new technological solutions. At DefTech Day, experts from business, politics, and the military will discuss innovations like Software Defined Defense, Unmanned Systems, and AI – with a focus on defense, startup funding, and public procurement. Join us and get inspired.

September 30, Startup Stage, Hall 25

Let`s SCCONnect

SCCON Networking Night

Wrap up the first day of the event at the SCCON Networking Night on the Plaza Stage. Take the chance to connect with key players from politics, business, and government in a relaxed setting. Learn from each other, forge new connections, and collaborate on shaping the future of the public sector.

September 30, Plaza Stage, hub27

Let`s SCCONnect

SCCON Networking Night

Wrap up the first day of the event at the SCCON Networking Night on the Plaza Stage. Take the chance to connect with key players from politics, business, and government in a relaxed setting. Learn from each other, forge new connections, and collaborate on shaping the future of the public sector.

September 30, Plaza Stage, hub27

Smart Country Startup Award

As the innovation award of the Smart Country Convention, the Smart Country Startup Award honors young companies with outstanding solutions in the Smart City and GovTech categories. Celebrate and support emerging startups shaping the cities of tomorrow and driving the digital transformation of government.

October 01, Plaza Stage, hub27

Smart Country Startup Award

As the innovation award of the Smart Country Convention, the Smart Country Startup Award honors young companies with outstanding solutions in the Smart City and GovTech categories. Celebrate and support emerging startups shaping the cities of tomorrow and driving the digital transformation of government.

October 01, Plaza Stage, hub27

#SCSA25

SCCON Startup Award Night

Celebrate the success stories of emerging startups! Join us right after the Smart Country Startup Award for a relaxed end to the second day of the event. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and great conversations in a casual atmosphere.

October 01, Plaza Stage, hub27

#SCSA25

SCCON Startup Award Night

Celebrate the success stories of emerging startups! Join us right after the Smart Country Startup Award for a relaxed end to the second day of the event. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and great conversations in a casual atmosphere.

October 01, Plaza Stage, hub27

Career Day

The Career Day focuses on connecting talented professionals with innovative employers. Whether in the public sector or digital economy, transformation thrives on people with ideas, expertise, and passion. Young professionals and high potentials will meet companies shaping the future of the digital public sector – the perfect platform for networking, inspiration, and meaningful careers.

October 02, Career Lounge, Hall 25

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Career Day

The Career Day focuses on connecting talented professionals with innovative employers. Whether in the public sector or digital economy, transformation thrives on people with ideas, expertise, and passion. Young professionals and high potentials will meet companies shaping the future of the digital public sector – the perfect platform for networking, inspiration, and meaningful careers.

October 02, Career Lounge, Hall 25

In the lead-up to the event, we’ll be regularly updating this page with highlights, schedules, and additional information.

SCCON News

Winding street with futuristic buildings

2025/04/03

#SCCON25: Three focus topics for the public sector

Smart infrastructure, cyber security, artificial intelligence: these are the focus topics of #SCCON25. We reveal what they involve in our latest news blog.

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.

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