PNO Innovation at Smart City Expo 2026

WHAT'S ON AT OUR STAND

Three days of conversations that move cities forward

Join us at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 for expert-led roundtables and interactive discussions exploring urban mobility, sustainable infrastructure, circularity, digital technologies and climate action. Discover how European innovation projects are helping turn these challenges into real-world solutions.

Join the conversations at Stand 158!

All sessions take place at our stand in Hall P2 · Level 0 · Street E. Stop by and join the discussion!

Tuesday, 3 November

10:00–10:45

How Can Cities Create More Circular, Resilient and Citizen-Centred Food Systems?

Exploring circular food systems, food waste reduction, sustainable consumption and citizen engagement to build more resilient urban communities.

Related projects: SPOON

11:45–12:30

Who Will Deliver Future Mobility?

Discussing workforce transformation, skills shortages, reskilling, diversity and inclusion in the future of urban mobility and logistics.

Related initiative: Building the Workforce for Europe's Transport Transition

15:00–15:45

How Can Cities Design, Build and Operate Sustainable Urban Infrastructure?

Exploring digital twins, positive energy districts, AI, robotics and citizen-centred approaches to sustainable urban infrastructure.

Related projects: PROBONO

Wednesday, 4 November

10:00–10:45

Reinventing Urban Mobility Beyond the Private Car

How public transport, multimodal planning, MaaS and digital technologies can create more attractive, connected and resilient urban mobility networks.

Related projects: SPINE · SYNCHROMODE

11:45–12:30

From Emission Estimates to Trusted Climate Action

An interactive seminar exploring transport emissions accounting, climate reporting and credible, evidence-based decarbonisation strategies.

Related project: CLEVER

15:00–15:45

The Future of Urban Freight: From Data Spaces to the Physical Internet

Exploring collaborative freight ecosystems, urban data spaces, multimodal logistics and low-emission transport solutions.

Related projects: DISCO · FOREMAST · IKIGAI

Thursday, 5 November

10:00–10:45

When Vehicles Adapt to Drivers: Safety, Trust, Inclusion and the Path to Adoption

Exploring how adaptive vehicle interfaces can improve driver safety, trust and inclusiveness through scenario-based discussions on user needs, technological challenges and barriers to adoption.

Related EU project: SENSEI

11:45–12:30

How Can Cities and Regions Build More Circular and Resilient Tourism Destinations?

Exploring circular tourism, visitor management, resource efficiency and community engagement to develop more resilient destinations.

Related project: VERNE

Programme subject to change. Session times and participants may be updated.

MEET PNO INNOVATION

Your partner in turning urban innovation into impact

With over 40 years of experience, we help cities, companies and research organisations secure funding, build partnerships and bring innovative solutions closer to market. Our expertise spans the sectors and technologies driving Europe's urban transition.

Public funding

Identify the right European and national funding opportunities and develop competitive proposals for ambitious innovation projects.

European partnerships

Connect with the right partners, build strong consortia and collaborate across Europe's innovation ecosystems.

Innovation support

Develop innovation strategies, strengthen project readiness and accelerate the deployment of new solutions.

40+

Years of experience

600+

Professionals

30+

Offices across Europe

EUROPEAN INNOVATION IN ACTION

Explore the projects behind our expertise

From urban mobility and digital technologies to circular bioeconomy and sustainable destinations, discover EU-funded projects connected to the challenges discussed at our Smart City Expo stand.