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[Photo] SCEWC 2026 Exhibition Hall on Day Two

PolicyNovember 5, 20261 min read

A photo report from day two of the Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 (SCEWC 2026) in Barcelona, Spain. Visitors tried a smart city car driving simulation at the Madrid booth.

What happened

On the second day of SCEWC 2026, held on the 4th (local time) at the Fira Gran Via exhibition center in Barcelona, Spain, visitors at the Madrid booth tried a smart city car simulation. A smart city is a city that uses digital technology and data to run traffic, energy and services more efficiently.

About the event

SCEWC is a large trade show and conference about smart cities. Companies, cities and governments show new tools and ideas there. This photo shows one of the hands-on displays where people can try the technology themselves.

Why it matters

Simulations let people see how future city traffic might work before it is built. They also show how cities and companies test new ideas in a safe, virtual way.

Glossary

SCEWC 2026: Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, a big international smart city event held in Barcelona, Spain.
Fira Gran Via: The large exhibition center in Barcelona, Spain, where the event was held.

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