RAISE at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona
Technology, people, and cities at the heart of innovation
From 4 to 6 November 2025, RAISE Spokes 1 and 4 will take part in the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona – the world’s leading event dedicated to smart cities and urban innovation.
Researchers, institutions, and companies will come together to shape a new urban paradigm built on sustainability, efficiency, and a human-centered approach.
The RAISE participation involves 51 researchers from 16 research groups, presenting 14 technological demonstrations that showcase the real-world impact of artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies on the cities of the future.
Each demo offers a glimpse into tomorrow – from smart mobility and environmental monitoring to predictive models for energy management, social inclusion tools, and civic engagement platforms.
At the RAISE Pavilion, visitors and professionals will experience firsthand solutions born from the collaboration between public research and industrial innovation. Among the technologies on display are AI applications for urban health, digital twin systems for sustainable planning, territorial data analysis platforms, and collaborative robots designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality of urban life.
RAISE’s participation in Barcelona provides a valuable opportunity to share knowledge and visions with international leaders in urban transformation.
Spokes 1 and 4 bring to the Congress the perspective of a project that combines scientific excellence with a multidisciplinary approach, aiming to make emerging technologies tangible drivers of growth for local communities.
Through thematic sessions, workshops, and B2B meetings, RAISE researchers will contribute to the global dialogue on the cities of the future, presenting the Italian experience of ethical, inclusive, and human-centered innovation.
The Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 confirms its role as a global benchmark for those envisioning and building smarter and more sustainable cities. With the participation of Spokes 1 and 4, RAISE becomes an active part of this shared vision: building smart cities means building conscious, connected, and forward-looking communities.
