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Deloitte at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025
Tuesday, 4 November 2025 9:00 a.m. CET

In-person

Event language: English

4 - 6 Nov. 2025

09:00 a.m. CET

Deloitte at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025

Deloitte is proud to announce its presence at Smart City Expo World Congress 2025. Visit Deloitte’s booth to explore how it is helping drive urban innovation, address pressing city challenges, and create better futures for communities worldwide.

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) is the world’s biggest event on urban innovation. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking, dynamic discussion, timely takeaways and cutting-edge demonstrations that are helping to drive sustainable urban transformation. Engage with subject matter specialists on transport and mobility, sustainability, and infrastructure and buildings to discover how we are helping to build connected, resilient, and efficient infrastructure.

Smart City Expo World Congress serves as a platform for leaders to gather and address  pressing challenges facing cities worldwide. Let’s connect and shape the urban landscape of tomorrow. Together.

Find us on the main agenda

Date/time: Tuesday 4th November 13:20pm

Session summary: Cities face a growing gap in housing needs, aging infrastructure, and persistent social in equalities. As affordability declines, innovative approaches to building and urban development are essential. This session will focus on centering equity in urban development by reimagining construction methods, housing policies, and design strategies to create sustainable, resilient, equitable, and accessible homes for all. Next-generation technologies are reshaping how we design, build, and live in our cities. From digital tools and AI to virtual reality and advanced construction methods, emerging innovations are revolutionizing urban planning and development. How do these technologies offer new pathways to create more efficient, building-adaptive, and future-ready urban environments?

Date/time: Tuesday 4th November 16:00pm
 
Session summary: How can cities integrate climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and smart infrastructure for long-term resilience? What role do technology and community engagement play in sustainable urban growth?
Date/time: Wednesday 5th November 11:00am
 
Session summary: How can cities guarantee the best living conditions for their citizens? In what ways can urban planning strategies promote equitable access to resources public amenities for all citizens?

Join us at Side events

Date/time: Wednesday November 5th

Session summary: The session explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing urban environments, drawing on the latest findings from a Deloitte-led study of 250 cities globally. We will delve into real-world applications of AI across various city functions, examining both the opportunities and challenges associated with its implementation. From optimizing traffic flow and enhancing public safety to improving resource management and citizen engagement, we will discuss how AI is shaping the future of sustainable and resilient cities. The session will reveal key trends in AI adoption, including the rapid growth of Generative AI, and highlight best practices from leading AI-powered cities like Singapore, Dubai, and Amsterdam. We will also address crucial ethical considerations and strategic implications of AI in urban development, focusing on responsible AI governance and building public trust. The session will feature insights from leading experts and practitioners, fostering a dynamic discussion on the future of AI in urban development.

Date/time: Wednesday November 5th 14:30pm-15:30pm

Session summary: Together, Deloitte and Yes/Cities is creating sustainable positive change by empowering local innovation ecosystems to help cities thrive as a place where people want to live and work.

Infra Insight booth talks

Come back soon to discover how you can explore the latest solutions, thought leadership, and engage with subject matter specialists who, together with Deloitte clients and alliances, will be showcasing relevant case studies and presentations.

Find us

You can find Deloitte at D130 near the Central Plaza in Hall 2.

Key contacts

Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn

Deloitte - Global
Through his global roles, Michael has worked with Deloitte teams around the world advising public, private and banking sectors on government and infrastructure (including PPP), Real Estate, Project Finance and public sector related transactions. His roles also involve advising on business case development, value capture, new financing, refinancing and restructuring of funding positions in corporate and infrastructure projects. He has advised across a variety of sectors including energy, renewables (wind, biomass, solar and storage), education, healthcare, transport, water, waste & energy, regeneration, smart cities and real estate. Michael is a member of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) PPP Business Advisory Board and an elected Irish council member of the International Project Finance Association.
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