The stage is set for startups
How innovation drivers present themselves at #SCCON26!
Digital success stories need a broad public and make the Smart Country Convention an interactive hotspot for technology and innovation. The most promising start-ups are role models that are driving digital change in the public sphere. At the Smart Country Convention, pioneers will find the support their products and projects deserve: Meet people with enthusiasm for new ideas and get together with other visionary minds to get creative, learn, network and celebrate.
You are a founder and want to present your promising business idea to potential investors?
Our concept stand guarantees you an exciting exhibition format!
The Smart Country Startup Award, the innovation prize of the Smart Country Convention, honors startups with outstanding solutions, technologies and products in the areas of Smart City and GovTech.
Good reasons to be there
Position yourself as a source of ideas and impulses and drive forward the digital change in communities, cities and municipalities significantly.
Present technology and innovation and offer the leading industry heads new perspectives and potential in the public sector.
Meet people with enthusiasm for new ideas: Connect with potential customers, partners and clients and expand your business network.
A great startup area for innovations & future technologies
Does your start-up provide new and innovative solutions for the challenges of digitization in the public sector? And have you founded the company after 01 January 2020? Then become part of the startup area!
As an early booker, you will benefit twice: Until January 31, 2026, you will receive an early-bird-discount on your bookings and also get the best placement.
Our Startup Packages
Startup All Days Package
- Turnkey stand construction of 3 m² with lockable counter
- Plug & Play, power connection incl. cable outlet & WIFI included in package
- Exhibitor name as text (additional branding possible)
- Use of the networking area
- 5 visitor tickets and 2 exhibitor passes
- logo presence on the website and in the app
Early Bird Price: 2,250 euros
or 2,750 euros incl. a pitch on the Startup Stage
Prices plus VAT
Startup One Day Paket
- available on October 13 or 14, 2026
- High table and bar stool, branding area
- lockable storage
- Plug & Play, power outlet with cable port and Wi-Fi
- 5 visitor tickets and 2 exhibitor passes
- logo presence on the website and in the app
Early Bird Price: 1,125 euros plus VAT
Smart Country Startup Award 2026
Save the Date: October 14, 2026 | Plaza Stage
The application phase for the Smart Country Startup Award 2026 start on May 1, 2026. Further information will be announced here at a later date.
Clean water thanks to smart sensors, completely new mobility concepts with the help of data analytics - many startups are working to drive digitization in cities, communities and public spaces. In this way, they are making our lives and our everyday lives more efficient, more modern and, above all, simpler.
With the Smart Country Startup Award, Bitkom promotes outstanding solutions and innovative concepts relating to smart cities and digital administration.
Startups can submit their ideas and prototypes in summer 2026: The selected finalists will get the chance to pitch their projects in front of a broad audience and a jury of experts at #SCCON26.
Impressions from #SCSA25
Contact
SCCON TEAM
You have any questions? We will be happy to assist you!
T +49 30 3038 2300